NFL QB Jalen Hurts Diagnosed With DVT, Pulmonary Emboli
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely miss the remainder of the NFL regular season after being diagnosed with DVT and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
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NFL QB Jalen Hurts Diagnosed With DVT, Pulmonary Emboli
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely miss the remainder of the NFL regular season after being diagnosed with DVT and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
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Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, after surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung on Tuesday.
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Tracking Coughs to Monitor Respiratory Outbreaks
Researchers designed an automated acoustic monitoring tool that flags indoor coughing without identifying individual patients.
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Experimental Therapy for Rare ALS Tested
Mayo Clinic researchers reported early findings from an experimental treatment designed for a single patient with a rare genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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FDA Grants Priority Review for Arikayce Inhaled Antibiotic for MAC
The FDA accepted Insmed’s supplemental new drug application with Priority Review for Arikayce to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease.
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Common Respiratory Viruses May Accelerate ALS Progression
Study shows immune responses to flu and COVID-19 trigger lasting inflammation in the spine, hastening onset/progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Smoking Worsens Vision Loss in Patients With Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Adults with sickle cell disease who actively smoke cigarettes or cigars are nearly three times as likely to experience advancing sickle cell retinopathy compared to nonsmokers.
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New Target Discovered for Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia
Researchers identified a biological pathway that could help produce healthy red blood cells in patients with inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease.
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Cryospray Improved Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms
Patients with chronic bronchitis experienced better quality of life and fewer severe hospitalizations after Metered CryoSpray (MCS) therapy.
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California Moves to Ban High-Silica Engineered Stone Countertops to Protect Workers
Cal/OSHA issued draft rules to prohibit the fabrication of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing lung risks to workers.
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Military Blast Exposure Tied to Respiratory, Neurological Conditions
Veterans exposed to high-level explosive blasts face higher rates of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and stroke years after service.
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Salt Aerosol May Counter Increased Cough Sensitivity from Dry Air
Exposure to very dry air collapses airway mucus, but an inhaled magnesium mist could help protect the respiratory tract.
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Genetic Discovery for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Researchers identified genetic-related structural defects that prevent cilia from clearing mucus in primary ciliary dyskinesia patients.
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High-dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Senior Hospitalizations
A high-dose vaccine reduced hospital admissions for flu or pneumonia by nearly 9% among older individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.
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WHO Expanding Child Access to Sickle Cell Treatments
New global guidance and manufacturing initiatives focus on delivering age-appropriate sickle cell therapies to pediatric patients.
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Brinsupri/Brensocatib Approved for Bronchiectasis in Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved Brinsupri (brensocatib 25-mg tablet), an oral, once-daily treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older, according to Insmed Inc.
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Quartz Countertop Work Tied to Rise in Silicosis
A study of California workers identified nearly 600 cases of the incurable lung condition silicosis, prompting experts to call for national surveillance and stronger safety standards.
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Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Brensocatib for Bronchiectasis
The BEST-BE observational study will track 1,000 bronchiectasis patients to measure the impact of brensocatib on pulmonary exacerbations and patient quality of life.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cell Therapy Preserves Heart, Muscle Function
Results from the HOPE-3 trial found that an investigational cell therapy called deramiocel preserved heart and muscle function in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
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CHLA Joins Sickle Cell Study on Gene Editing Method
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles joined a trial to investigate nula-cel, a gene-editing therapy designed to correct the sickle cell disease genetic mutation.
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Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait
A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to widespread underdiagnosis of diabetes.
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Testosterone Treatment Linked to Reduced Inhaled Steroid Use
Men receiving systemic testosterone therapy showed a statistically significant decrease in inhaled corticosteroid use starting 18 to 24 months after treatment initiation.
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Predicting BPD in Preterm Infants via Machine Learning
Analyzing respiratory patterns through machine learning models improved early identification of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants.
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis Balloon Begins Trial
A US study is evaluating a drug-coated balloon designed to improve outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis patients undergoing sinus surgery.
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