How Genetic Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
An imaging study reveals how gene mutations impair airway clearance and lead to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).
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How Genetic Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
An imaging study reveals how gene mutations impair airway clearance and lead to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).
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Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Tied to Novel Disorder with Genetic Causes
Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some pediatric patients.
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Hidden Inflammation in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Testing via oral swabs identified hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia even when they were not experiencing acute illness.
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Hydroxyurea Reduced Mortality for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia
A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival and growth outcomes in children with sickle cell anemia.
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Long-Term Data for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Therapy
Updated clinical data demonstrates that Papzimeos for adults with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) can maintain complete responses for more than four years.
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Inhaled Molgramostim Improved Exercise Capacity
Phase 3 clinical trial data shows improvements in walking distance and duration for patients with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis treated with inhaled molgramostim.
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Alpha-1 Drug Candidate Superior to Standard Care
Phase 2 data for efdoralprin alfa demonstrate the recombinant protein maintains normal protein levels with less frequent dosing than current standards of care for patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)-related emphysema.
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Pediatric Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Capacity, QoL
Pediatric pulmonary rehab programs enhance exercise capacity, strength, and quality of life even when lung function measurements remain stable.
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FDA Approves Benralizumab for Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Benralizumab (Fasenra) is now indicated to reduce the risk of flare ups for adult and pediatric patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome.
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Bronchiectasis + Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients More Likely to Have P. aeruginosa in Mucus
Researchers found that patients with both bronchiectasis and chronic rhinosinusitis are more likely to test positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P aeruginosa).
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Why Some Alpha-1 Patients Develop Liver Disease
A newly discovered biological process protects liver cells from protein buildup in patients with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
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TV Host Promotes Bronchiectasis Awareness
Insmed Inc has partnered with TV host Ty Pennington to launch “Suspect Bronchiectasis (Suspect BE),” an educational initiative aimed at increasing awareness and proper diagnosis of bronchiectasis.
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ATS Launches Initiative to Improve Bronchiectasis Diagnosis
An ATS study will analyze electronic health records across seven academic medical systems to identify misdiagnosed bronchiectasis cases.
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Identifying Nonasthmatic Eosinophilic Bronchitis in Children With Chronic Cough
Nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis remains a frequently overlooked cause of chronic cough in pediatric patients.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Predicting Neonatal Respiratory Support
Researchers identified specific milestones that help clinicians determine when infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) will no longer require respiratory support.
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Obesity Decreases Lung Function in Seniors
New research indicates that obesity significantly impairs pulmonary measures in seniors, potentially contributing to shortness of breath and exercise intolerance.
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Clinician Bias Linked to Opioid Stigma in Sickle Cell Care
Negative descriptors in clinician notes for sickle cell patients are closely associated with stigma surrounding opioid use.
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NIOSH Continues Mobile Health Screenings for Coal Miners
The federal program provides free respiratory testing to support the early detection of black lung disease in mining communities.
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Positive Ph3 Arikayce Data for MAC Lung Disease
The ENCORE study showed that adding an inhaled amikacin suspension to multidrug therapy improved respiratory symptoms and increased culture conversion rates.
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Age 19 Triggers Medicaid Disenrollment
Approximately 13% of young adults with complex medical conditions and 36% without such conditions lost Medicaid coverage at age 19.
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Study Reveals How Lungs Age
Certain types of lung cells are especially vulnerable to aging, a finding that could inform treatments that target the defective cells.
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Raising Awareness of Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a rare airway disease that causes scar tissue to narrow the airway below the vocal cords and primarily affects women and is often misdiagnosed as asthma.
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Mepolizumab May Be Protective Against Small Airway Dysfunction Exacerbation Risks in Children
Airway resistance was associated with increased exacerbation rates in the placebo group but not the mepolizumab treatment groups.
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Lung Comorbidities Influence ILD Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
When comorbidity burden was assessed using the Rheumatic Disease Comorbidity Index (RDCI), higher scores were significantly associated with ILD development.
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