mRNA Therapy Could Repair Damaged Lungs
A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to UPenn researchers.
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mRNA Therapy Could Repair Damaged Lungs
A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to UPenn researchers.
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Steroids Prior to Preterm Birth May Improve Lung, Placental Function
A first-of-its-kind study examined parallel lung and placental changes in response to prenatal steroids.
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Drug Candidate Improves Lung Function in Long COVID Patients
The investigational treatment improved lung function and quality of life in previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients with long-term pulmonary complications.
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MRI with Perfluoropropane Gas Reveals Real-Time Effects of Treatment on Lung Function
The scanning method reveals how air moves in and out of the lungs during breathing in patients with asthma, COPD, and those who have received a lung transplant.
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Ozone Therapy Could Improve Sepsis-induced Acute Lung Injury
Researchers found that medical ozone therapy can improve lung function in mice with sepsis-induced acute lung injury.
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Virus Infecting Common Bacteria Linked to Accelerated Lung Decline in CF
Cystic fibrosis patients with elevated levels of bacteria infected by Pf phage in their sputum experience a faster decline in lung function.
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Airborne Microplastics Linked to Lung and Colon Cancers
Researchers from UC San Francisco have uncovered evidence that microplastics in the air—shed from tires and degrading garbage—could be linked to serious health risks, including lung and colon cancers.
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World COPD Day Highlights Spirometry
On November 20, the healthcare industry recognizes World COPD Day 2024 with an emphasis on importance of measuring lung function, also known as spirometry.
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DLCO and Asthma Management
Diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) testing is used to assess the transfer of gases from the alveoli into the bloodstream. Abnormal DLCO results can help diagnose, distinguish, and manage cardiopulmonary diseases such as asthma.
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Abnormal BMI in Childhood Linked to Future Lung Function Impairment
Children with abnormal BMI—whether high or low—are at risk for impaired lung function in adulthood, new research shows.
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Investigational Brensocatib Reduces Exacerbations Across Most Bronchiectasis Subgroups
New sub-analyses show that brensocatib reduced pulmonary exacerbations and slowed lung function decline for most subgroups of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
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Blood Test Could Signal Future Risk of Severe Respiratory Conditions
The experimental blood test analyzes 32 proteins to predict an individual’s risk of developing severe lung diseases like COPD, offering potential for earlier intervention.
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Smartphone Voice Analysis Detects Early COPD Exacerbations
A pilot study suggests that changes in voice patterns recorded via smartphone may help detect early flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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AI Model Identifies Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Premature Infants
The model identified with 96% accuracy bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants by analyzing their sleep breathing patterns.
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Phosphocholine Counteracts PM2.5 Toxicity in the Lungs
Researchers find that phosphocholine—an important component in the body’s metabolism—can counteract the toxic effects of PM2.5 on lung cells.
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Milder Blood Stem Cell Transplants Preserves Lung Function in Sickle Cell Patients
An NIH study found that lung function remained stable or improved after patients with sickle cell disease underwent low-intensity blood stem cell transplants.
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Genetic Risk for COPD Linked to Lower Lung Function from Childhood
A new study finds individuals with higher genetic risk for COPD show lower lung function starting in childhood.
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How the Health of Your Lungs Is Linked to the Bacteria in Your Gut
The effects of the gut microbiome on our health are far-reaching—research shows that even our lungs are influenced by this community of microbes.
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Blood Test Can Help Predict BPD in Preterm Babies
A new study shows that early changes in blood proteins can predict bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants, enabling timely diagnosis and targeted treatments.
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Drug Candidate Slows Lung Function Decline in Bronchiectasis Patients
Insmed’s brensocatib demonstrates a reduction in exacerbations and lung function decline measures compared to placebo in a 52-week phase 3 trial for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
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Green Spaces Boost Children’s Lung Function
A meta-analysis with 35,000 children from eight European countries underscores the link between green urban spaces and respiratory health in childhood.
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COVID-19 Lung Recovery Shows Surprising Regression
A study reveals long-term lung abnormalities in severe COVID-19 patients, with some showing initial recovery followed by deterioration two years later.
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Most Children with CF Achieve Normal Lung Function with Triple Combination Therapy, Study Finds
An observational one-year study found the therapy significantly reduced lung disease severity and prevented disease progression in children aged 6 to 11 with cystic fibrosis.
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AI Reveals ‘Significant’ Lung Deformities in Severe COVID-19 Cases
Researchers utilized AI to analyze CT scans, discovering lung deformities to the surfaces of the lungs in severe COVID-19 patients.
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