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2023
February
24,
2023
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07:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai is the coordinating center for the newly launched Southern California Cystic Fibrosis Research Program. The program will support research into personalized treatments, with an emphasis on identifying unique cystic fibrosis mutations in …
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2022
December
16,
2022
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has named Cedars-Sinai part of its Care Center Network, a group of medical centers that have demonstrated expertise in treating and supporting people with this deadly disease. “Our inclusion in this …
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October
14,
2022
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12:47 PM
America/Los_Angeles
Antonia “Toni” Perez is one in a million. She’s one of 1 million patients in the U.S. who have received an organ transplant, a milestone the nation celebrated last month.Perez recently celebrated her own individual victory: showing her …
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2021
August
06,
2021
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The podcast "Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well" recently spoke with Peter Chen, MD, assistant director of the Women's Guild Lung Institute and director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, about preserving lung …
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2020
September
01,
2020
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Editor's Note: This story was updated on Oct. 26, 2021, to accurately reflect the number of U.S. deaths from COVID-19.
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June
26,
2020
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07:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
For many patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19, surviving the virus is only half of the battle. Once deemed virus-free and ready to be sent home, the often-long road to recovery – including rebuilding lung capacity and overall respiratory …
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March
05,
2020
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06:10 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Every day, there are news stories about climate change and our planet. Science tells us that climate change is resulting in rising seas, catastrophic weather, droughts and harm to wildlife. As healthcare professionals, we wanted to share …
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2019
November
20,
2019
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06:15 AM
America/Los_Angeles
As the American Cancer Society prepares to help smokers kick the habit during tomorrow's Great American Smokeout, Cedars-Sinai is offering tips for quitting smoking, whether you are hooked on tobacco or vaping.Smoking is the leading cause of …
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October
28,
2019
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12:07 PM
America/Los_Angeles
Wildfires continue to burn throughout Southern California, forcing many people to evacuate their homes and workplaces.Even if you don't live in an evacuation zone, smoke from the fires can pose a serious health risk."Smoke can present special health …
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October
24,
2019
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
A Cedars-Sinai lung specialist is speaking out to encourage parents and teens to snuff out vaping.“Anytime you inhale something harmful into your lungs, it travels to the small airways and air sacks causing inflammation and damage to the lungs. The …
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