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UrduNew research appearing in the journal Scientific Reports unpacks the list of chemicals that comprise flavored e-liquids and pods used in vaping and details their harmful effects to lung tissue, including inflammation and genetic damage that could indicate long-term risk…
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Chemicals in vaping flavors cause widespread damage to lung tissue
New research appearing in the journal Scientific Reports unpacks the list of chemicals that comprise flavored e-liquids and pods used in vaping and details their harmful effects to lung tissue, including inflammation and genetic damage that could indicate long-term risk…
Vaping may have similar effects to smoking on harmful lung bacteria
E-cigarette vapor may have similar effects to cigarette smoke on bacteria associated with smoking-related illness such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a study published in Respiratory Research . Although e-cigarettes are perceived as a safer…
PET/CT plays role in lung adenocarcinoma management
AJR finds fluorodeoxyglucose PET, combined with high-resolution CT, has value for predicting invasive histopathologic subtypes of early lung adenocarcinoma
PET/CT plays role in lung adenocarcinoma management
AJR finds fluorodeoxyglucose PET, combined with high-resolution CT, has value for predicting invasive histopathologic subtypes of early lung adenocarcinoma
Cold infections may be less frequent in people with the flu
People were less likely to catch either influenza or a common cold-causing rhinovirus if they were already infected with the other virus, a new study by scientists from the Medical Research Council-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has found.…
Cold infections may be less frequent in people with the flu
People were less likely to catch either influenza or a common cold-causing rhinovirus if they were already infected with the other virus, a new study by scientists from the Medical Research Council-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has found.…
Entrectinib effective, well-tolerated against ROS1 and NTRK lung cancers, especially with brain metastases
Pooled analysis of three phase 1 and 2 clinical trials published online ahead of print in the journal Lancet Oncology show that the drug entrectinib is effective and well-tolerated against advanced ROS1 and NTRK fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC).…
Entrectinib effective, well-tolerated against ROS1 and NTRK lung cancers, especially with brain metastases
Pooled analysis of three phase 1 and 2 clinical trials published online ahead of print in the journal Lancet Oncology show that the drug entrectinib is effective and well-tolerated against advanced ROS1 and NTRK fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC).…
Antiarrhythmic drug identified as potential treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology suggest dofetilide may counteract pathological changes in potassium channels associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension in humans and rats
Antiarrhythmic drug identified as potential treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology suggest dofetilide may counteract pathological changes in potassium channels associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension in humans and rats
Deadly ‘superbugs’ destroyed by molecular drills
Rice, Texas A&M-led research shows motors kill bacteria, revive some antibacterial drugs
Deadly ‘superbugs’ destroyed by molecular drills
Rice, Texas A&M-led research shows motors kill bacteria, revive some antibacterial drugs
National Academy of Inventors elects Pitt’s William J. Federspiel as Fellow
Pitt Bioengineer recognized for life-saving artificial lung technology
National Academy of Inventors elects Pitt’s William J. Federspiel as Fellow
Pitt Bioengineer recognized for life-saving artificial lung technology
Using lungs from increased-risk donors expands donor pool, maintains current survival rates
Currently, there are nearly 1,500 people waiting for a lung transplant in the US
Using lungs from increased-risk donors expands donor pool, maintains current survival rates
Currently, there are nearly 1,500 people waiting for a lung transplant in the US
E-cigarette user found to have rare form of lung scarring typically found in metal workers
European Respiratory Society warns against vaping for smoking cessation
New approach to treating cystic fibrosis could lower risk of lung transplants and death
A new approach to treating people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been shown to reduce inflammation, which has the potential to reduce the need for lung transplants and lower the risk of death. The study, led by researchers at RCSI…
AI helps find signs of heart disease on lung cancer screens
CHICAGO – Artificial intelligence (AI) provides an automated and accurate tool to measure a common marker of heart disease in patients getting chest CT scans for lung cancer screening, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of…
New approach to treating cystic fibrosis could lower risk of lung transplants and death
A new approach to treating people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been shown to reduce inflammation, which has the potential to reduce the need for lung transplants and lower the risk of death. The study, led by researchers at RCSI…
AI helps find signs of heart disease on lung cancer screens
CHICAGO – Artificial intelligence (AI) provides an automated and accurate tool to measure a common marker of heart disease in patients getting chest CT scans for lung cancer screening, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of…
RSNA 2019 presents session on lung injury from vaping
CHICAGO – A panel of medical professionals will discuss the public health impact of e-cigarette use, or “vaping,” today during a session at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). E-cigarette use is on the rise.…
RSNA 2019 presents session on lung injury from vaping
CHICAGO – A panel of medical professionals will discuss the public health impact of e-cigarette use, or “vaping,” today during a session at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). E-cigarette use is on the rise.…
A lifeline for leaky lung cells
AAV-based gene therapy reduces vascular leakage in human Lung Chip, could lead to pulmonary edema treatment
A lifeline for leaky lung cells
AAV-based gene therapy reduces vascular leakage in human Lung Chip, could lead to pulmonary edema treatment
Uncontrolled asthma attacks during pregnancy increase health risks for mothers and babies
Women with asthma who suffer severe symptoms while they are pregnant face higher risks of health problems both for themselves and their babies compared to women with well-controlled asthma, according to research published in the European Respiratory Journal [1]. The…
Mechanized harvesting has not reduced atmospheric pollution in the sugarcane region
Data presented by a researcher from UNESP at FAPESP Week France indicate that aerosol and ozone particle concentrations in 2018 were equivalent to those of the period prior to the prohibition of burning; the causes are still to be investigated
Mechanized harvesting has not reduced atmospheric pollution in the sugarcane region
Data presented by a researcher from UNESP at FAPESP Week France indicate that aerosol and ozone particle concentrations in 2018 were equivalent to those of the period prior to the prohibition of burning; the causes are still to be investigated
$1M grant goes to asthma prevention research
UMass Lowell prof leads effort to aid low-income seniors
Researchers discover how lungs cells respond to bacteria
Study has implications for preventing, treating pneumonia
COPD death rates are falling in many countries but the total number of deaths is increasing
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017, but the total number of COPD deaths increased in many countries over the past 20 years, according to a new international analysis of World Health…
Researchers discover how lungs cells respond to bacteria
Study has implications for preventing, treating pneumonia
COPD death rates are falling in many countries but the total number of deaths is increasing
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017, but the total number of COPD deaths increased in many countries over the past 20 years, according to a new international analysis of World Health…
How an AI solution can design new tuberculosis drug regimens
ANN ARBOR–With a shortage of new tuberculosis drugs in the pipeline, a software tool from the University of Michigan can predict how current drugs–including unlikely candidates–can be combined in new ways to create more effective treatments. “This could replace our…
Researchers create swarms of tiny robots to attack and remove blood clots
Work could offer a drug-free way to treat pulmonary embolism
Researchers discover new mutations in gene associated with disease that causes the heart to weaken
Researchers from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City have identified new mutations in a gene commonly associated with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDC), a disease that weakens the heart muscle, making it more difficult to adequately circulate blood…
Uninfected individuals born to mothers living with HIV at risk of obesity and asthma
BOSTON – Adolescents and young adults who were born to mothers with HIV but remained uninfected themselves still face a greatly heightened risk of obesity and asthma-like symptoms, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found. In a study published…
Can cells collected from bone marrow repair brain damage in babies with CHD?
Richard Jonas MD, Children’s National chief of cardiac surgery, to highlight upcoming NIH-funded trial that will use cardiopulmonary bypass to deliver mesenchymal stromal cells for brain growth and regeneration
Can cells collected from bone marrow repair brain damage in babies with CHD?
Richard Jonas MD, Children’s National chief of cardiac surgery, to highlight upcoming NIH-funded trial that will use cardiopulmonary bypass to deliver mesenchymal stromal cells for brain growth and regeneration
Mechanical signaling cascade central to fibrotic scar tissue development defined
Cleveland Clinic researchers publish findings in Science Signaling
Lung cancer survival is up, but more lives can be saved, new lung association report says
Second annual ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report explores what states can do to accelerate promising increase in survival rates
Mechanical signaling cascade central to fibrotic scar tissue development defined
Cleveland Clinic researchers publish findings in Science Signaling
Inhaled immunosuppressant may increase survival, pulmonary function after lung transplant
University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers test exploratory drug-device combination to prevent lung-destroying airway inflammation
Inhaled immunosuppressant may increase survival, pulmonary function after lung transplant
University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers test exploratory drug-device combination to prevent lung-destroying airway inflammation
Lung cancer survival is up, but more lives can be saved, new lung association report says
Second annual ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report explores what states can do to accelerate promising increase in survival rates
New diagnostic criteria proposed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
New criteria could identify more patients in early stages of disease, promote better care and stimulate research to slow and prevent COPD
Study reveals ‘bug wars’ that take place in cystic fibrosis
The secrets of how individual bacterial cells respond when they meet another species have been revealed, providing insights for treating cystic fibrosis
New diagnostic criteria proposed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
New criteria could identify more patients in early stages of disease, promote better care and stimulate research to slow and prevent COPD
Getting cancer drugs to the brain is difficult — but a new ‘road map’ might make it easier
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The human brain has some remarkable capabilities – including the ability to block cancer drugs from effectively reaching cancer cells in the brain. The greatest obstacle when it comes to treating cancer that has spread to…