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Study: Aircraft microbiomes have much in common with those at homes and offices

What does flying in a commercial airliner have in common with working at the office or relaxing at home?According to a new study, the answer is the microbiome - the community of bacteria found in homes, offices and aircraft cabins.

8 Jun 2018

Tonsil removal as a child could mean chest infections risk as adults

A large study has found that removal of the tonsils as a child can mean that the individual is more susceptible to chest infections as an adult. The study appeared in the latest issue of the journal JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

7 Jun 2018

Tonsil and adenoid removal increases long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases, according to researchers who have examined - for the first time - the long-term effects of the operations.

7 Jun 2018

Researchers assess impact of sleep apnea treatment on diabetes management

For adults with diabetes, managing the disease is a day-in, day-out effort to control the factors that affect blood sugar levels.

7 Jun 2018

Researchers transplant lab-grown neural cells in mice with spinal injuries to improve breathing

Researchers from Drexel University College of Medicine and the University of Texas at Austin improved respiratory function in rodents with spinal cord injuries after successfully transplanting a special class of neural cells, called V2a interneurons.

7 Jun 2018

Emergency physicians seek to correct myths, misinformation surrounding 'dry drowning'

Parents have been reading - and sharing - alarming reports of children who died or nearly died due to "dry drowning" over the past year. However, the use of that incorrect, nonmedical term has contributed to confusion about the true dangers of drowning in children and led to serious and fatal conditions being ignored after a "dry drowning" diagnosis was made, according to a special report in the June issue of Emergency Medicine News, published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

7 Jun 2018

Lower sleep efficiency in people with diabetes and prediabetes associated with poorer cognitive function

A study published in the journal Acta Diabetologica reports that people with diabetes and prediabetes who have lower sleep efficiency – a measure of how much time in bed is actually spent sleeping – have poorer cognitive function than those with better sleep efficiency.

7 Jun 2018

FDA warns nine online networks to stop illegal marketing of unapproved opioids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has warned nine online networks, operating a total of 53 websites, that they must stop illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved and misbranded versions of opioid medications, including tramadol and oxycodone.

6 Jun 2018

Researchers find link between handgrip strength and lung function in older women

As we age, we may become weaker as our muscles tend to lose their mass and strength. This condition of losing muscle mass is called sarcopenia.

1 Jun 2018

New rebreather system enhances capabilities of Navy divers

The muscular U.S. Navy diver hoisted a 60-pound life-support regulator onto his back, then donned a 30-pound metal helmet.

1 Jun 2018

Cameras on preemies let family in, keep germs out

Hospitals around the country have been upgrading their neonatal intensive care units to include personal webcams for each tiny patient. It’s a convenience for parents — and reduces worries about visitors bringing in germs.

29 May 2018

Exercise alters brain's dopamine system to help treat addiction, study finds

New research by the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions has identified a key mechanism in how aerobic exercise can help impact the brain in ways that may support treatment - and even prevention strategies - for addiction.

25 May 2018

Lyme disease researcher dispels misconceptions about ticks and provides prevention tips

Lyme disease is now the most reported vector-borne disease in the United States and the CDC released a report showing that diseases from biting insects, ticks, and mosquitos in the U.S. have tripled since 2004.

25 May 2018

FDA warns against using teething remedies for babies

According to health officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), popular teething remedies for babies may not be free from dangers.

24 May 2018

Seniors' air pollution exposure linked to hospitalization for ARDS

In a new study, researchers found significant associations between seniors' long-term exposure to two types of air pollution and hospitalization for acute respiratory distress syndrome. The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

23 May 2018

Investigational technology could increase donor organ supply for lung transplants

As many as 80 percent of lungs from organ donors are not used, either because they are not in good enough condition to transplant, or there are doubts about their quality and there is no way to verify their condition.

23 May 2018

Treg infusions show promise in slowing progression of ALS

Recent research from Houston Methodist Hospital showed that a new immunotherapy was safe for patients with ALS and also revealed surprising results that could bring hope to patients who have this relentlessly progressive and fatal disease.

21 May 2018

New airway transplantation technique shows promising results in lung cancer patients

An early study suggests it may be feasible to use human aortic grafts preserved by freezing to rebuild windpipe and airway sections removed because of disease.

21 May 2018

Opioid overdoses are rising faster among Latinos than whites or blacks. Why?

The tall, gangly man twists a cone of paper in his hands as stories from nearly 30 years of addiction pour out: the robbery that landed him in prison at age 17; never getting his high school equivalency diploma; going through the horrors of detox, maybe 40 times, including this latest bout, which he finished two weeks ago. He’s now in a residential treatment unit for at least 30 days.

17 May 2018

International study finds viable treatment option for people with mild asthma

A large international study led by a Hamilton researcher has found a patient-centric treatment that works for people with mild asthma.

17 May 2018

Breathing News and Research

Study: Aircraft microbiomes have much in common with those at homes and offices

Tonsil removal as a child could mean chest infections risk as adults

Tonsil and adenoid removal increases long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases

Researchers assess impact of sleep apnea treatment on diabetes management

Researchers transplant lab-grown neural cells in mice with spinal injuries to improve breathing

Emergency physicians seek to correct myths, misinformation surrounding 'dry drowning'

Lower sleep efficiency in people with diabetes and prediabetes associated with poorer cognitive function

FDA warns nine online networks to stop illegal marketing of unapproved opioids

Researchers find link between handgrip strength and lung function in older women

New rebreather system enhances capabilities of Navy divers

Cameras on preemies let family in, keep germs out

Exercise alters brain's dopamine system to help treat addiction, study finds

Lyme disease researcher dispels misconceptions about ticks and provides prevention tips

FDA warns against using teething remedies for babies

Seniors' air pollution exposure linked to hospitalization for ARDS

Investigational technology could increase donor organ supply for lung transplants

Treg infusions show promise in slowing progression of ALS

New airway transplantation technique shows promising results in lung cancer patients

Opioid overdoses are rising faster among Latinos than whites or blacks. Why?

International study finds viable treatment option for people with mild asthma

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Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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