Acupuncture Appears Associated with Improvement in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE:  10 A.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact author Masao Suzuki, L.Ac, Ph.D., email masuzuki@meiji-u.ac.jp. To contact corresponding commentary author George T. Lewith, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P., M.R.C.G.P, email gl3@southampton.ac.uk. CHICAGO – According to a small clinical trial reported by investigators from Japan, acupuncture appears to be associated with improvement…

Study Examines Exercise Testing in Asymptomatic Patients After Coronary Revascularization

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 10 A.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Thomas H. Marwick, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., call Tora Vinci at 216-444-2412 or email vinciv@ccf.org. To contact commentary author Mark J. Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H., call Allison Flynn at 514-398-7698 or email allison.j.flynn@mcgill.ca. CHICAGO – Asymptomatic patients who undergo treadmill exercise…