A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat […]
New genetic pathways linked to severe lung disease in preemies: Results offer potential for earlier risk detection and development of more precise treatments for severe lung disease in premature infants
Scientists from Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and colleagues identified […]
Benzodiazepines in patients with COPD and PTSD may increase suicide risk
Long-term use of benzodiazepine medications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, as well as posttraumatic stress disorder […]
New way to eliminate allergen-induced asthma attacks: Researchers show the nervous system plays a critical role
Around the globe, an estimated 235 million people suffer from asthma. Most people are able to manage their symptoms and […]
Testosterone replacement therapy may slow the progression of COPD
Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found that testosterone replacement therapy may slow disease progression of […]
Insight into development of lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of preventable cancer death. A disease of complex origin, lung cancer is usually considered […]
Single transplantation of therapeutic macrophages improves rare lung disease in mice
Hereditary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (herPAP) is a rare disease characterized by the slow build-up of lipo-protein material in the lungs […]
Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD
THURSDAY, July 19, 2018 — There are significant variations in practice patterns and resource utilization in patients treated by teaching […]
Use of palliative care, oxygen therapy increasing for COPD
(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the use of formal palliative care services and long-term oxygen therapy […]