Body composition information derived from routine chest CTs can provide important information on the overall health of people with chronic […]
Delaying Antibiotics for Pediatric Respiratory Infections
For pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs), immediately prescribing antibiotics may do more harm than good, based on prospective […]
Tiny probe that senses deep in the lung set to shed light on disease
A hair-sized probe that can measure key indicators of tissue damage deep in the lung has been developed by scientists. […]
COPD may strike women harder than men
(HealthDay)—Women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appear to have a harder time than men with the progressive lung disorder, […]
Most precise measurements of sickle cell disease building blocks could lead to new treatments: Research could help 20 million people worldwide who suffer with sickle cell disease
In a breakthrough study of sickle cell disease, biomedical engineers in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering […]
Determining what binds to mucus
The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn’t just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed […]
Blood test for specific metabolites could reveal blocked arteries: Researchers hope to develop test that could detect early changes in blood flow to heart
A Duke Health pilot project suggests that in the near future, a blood test could show whether arteries carrying blood […]
E-cigarettes: The risk of cancer for smokers reduces by over 99 percent
More and more institutions opt for E-cigarette Smoking can lower your risk for cancer diseases that are associated with the […]
Undiplomatic immunity: Mutation causing arterial autoimmune disease revealed
Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) researchers reveal how a single mutation in a regulatory gene leads to immune system […]
Home remedies for COPD: 11 natural treatments
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) restricts airflow into and out of the lungs. People with the condition tend to experience […]