Patient perspectives central for developing new therapies for COPD

by COPD FoundationThe mechanistic model is a logical link between patient-inspired health concepts, a drug's mechanism of action, and subset of measures selected to test and communicate product-sp

Updated on: December 22,2024 0

Patient perspectives central for developing new therapies for COPD

by COPD FoundationThe mechanistic model is a logical link between patient-inspired health concepts, a drug's mechanism of action, and subset of measures selected to test and communicate product-sp

Updated on:December 22,2024 0

Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research finds

by Ernie MundellDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows.The two drugs aremetformin, one of the most

Updated on: November 29,2024 0

Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research finds

by Ernie MundellDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows.The two drugs aremetformin, one of the most

Updated on:November 29,2024 0

Off-label drugs prescribed for breathlessness may do more harm than good, warn scientists

byKing's College LondonCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathl

Updated on: September 23,2024 0

Off-label drugs prescribed for breathlessness may do more harm than good, warn scientists

byKing's College LondonCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathl

Updated on:September 23,2024 0

Researchers identify immune profile for lung disease caused by allergic reaction

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease, caused by an immune response to inh

Updated on: September 04,2024 0

Researchers identify immune profile for lung disease caused by allergic reaction

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease, caused by an immune response to inh

Updated on:September 04,2024 0

Deep diving with elephant seals offers unique insights into human health

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElite free divers can hold their breath for 10 minutes after years of rigorous, sometimes dangerous training. Northern elephant s

Updated on: August 31,2024 0

Deep diving with elephant seals offers unique insights into human health

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElite free divers can hold their breath for 10 minutes after years of rigorous, sometimes dangerous training. Northern elephant s

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Gene activation linked to severity of a rare lung cancer

byUniversity of CologneERT expression and telomerase activity in pulmonary carcinoids. Credit:Journal of Clinical Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.1200/JCO.23.02708Pulmonary carcinoids are ra

Updated on: October 24,2024 0

Gene activation linked to severity of a rare lung cancer

byUniversity of CologneERT expression and telomerase activity in pulmonary carcinoids. Credit:Journal of Clinical Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.1200/JCO.23.02708Pulmonary carcinoids are ra

Updated on:October 24,2024 0

Guideline on handling endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle samples released

byAmerican College of Chest PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on endobronchial ultrasound-gui

Updated on: November 12,2024 0

Guideline on handling endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle samples released

byAmerican College of Chest PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on endobronchial ultrasound-gui

Updated on:November 12,2024 0

Endolymphatic hydrops tied to hearing loss severity in Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with bilateral Meniere disease (MD), features of endolymphatic hydrops correlate with the severity of hearing loss and staging of MD, according to a studypublished&n

Updated on: November 15,2024 0

Endolymphatic hydrops tied to hearing loss severity in Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with bilateral Meniere disease (MD), features of endolymphatic hydrops correlate with the severity of hearing loss and staging of MD, according to a studypublished&n

Updated on:November 15,2024 0

New countertop options emerge amid concerns over silicosis and worker deaths

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCompanies that manufacture slabs of engineered stone, a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops, are developing and

Updated on: November 15,2024 0

New countertop options emerge amid concerns over silicosis and worker deaths

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCompanies that manufacture slabs of engineered stone, a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops, are developing and

Updated on:November 15,2024 0

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

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Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

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Viruses found hiding in lungs' immune cells long after initial illness

by Tamara Schneider,Washington University in St. LouisA 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and acti

Updated on: November 13,2024 0

Viruses found hiding in lungs' immune cells long after initial illness

by Tamara Schneider,Washington University in St. LouisA 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and acti

Updated on:November 13,2024 0

Drug treatment shows promise for dangerous snoring condition, obstructive sleep apnea

by European Respiratory SocietyIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainPatients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction

Updated on: September 14,2024 0

Drug treatment shows promise for dangerous snoring condition, obstructive sleep apnea

by European Respiratory SocietyIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainPatients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction

Updated on:September 14,2024 0