Innovative scanning technique enables better lung function monitoring
A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time ...
Tag: Respiratory
Long-term air pollution exposure linked to venous thromboembolism risk
A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that ...
Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations
New research underscores how air pollution and temperature extremes amplify risks for bronchiectasis patients, pointing to critical measures for safeguarding ...
Small Solutions for Big Problems in Drug Discovery and Delivery
Ijeoma Uchegbu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at UCL and Co-Founder and CSO of Nanomerics, gave one of this year's keynote presentations at ...
Study shows RSV’s severe impact on US adults, urging more testing and vaccination
Study uncovers staggering RSV impact on US adults, with ICU admissions and in-hospital deaths notably high—prompting calls for better testing ...
FasL inhibitor speeds recovery and reduces mortality in severe COVID-19 patients
A new clinical study shows that an inhibitor of Fas ligand (FasL), also called CD95 ligand (CD95L), led to a ...
HEPA air purifiers fall short in cutting respiratory infections in aged-care facilities
Clinical trial reveals no significant difference in respiratory infection rates among aged-care residents using HEPA-14 air purifiers. Study: Air Purifiers and ...
Switching from smoking to vaping improves respiratory health
A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking ...
Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders
The study suggests that long-term monitoring and patient management are crucial after COVID-19. Study: Long-Term Risk of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory ...
New study links childhood BMI trajectories to adult lung health
Early childhood BMI patterns play a crucial role in shaping adult lung health, with both high and low BMI linked ...
