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Antibiotic resistance in cystic fibrosis linked to decreased microbial diversity and pulmonary function

A defective gene causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis. There, it traps bacteria, causing patients to develop frequent lung infections that progressively damage these vital organs and impair patients' ability to breathe.

27 Sep 2018

Research shows indoor HEPA filters reduce pollution caused by poor-quality outdoor air

Outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to indoor air pollution -- but high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters used in the home significantly reduce fine-particulate matter in the air compared with non-HEPA air filters, according to a new two-year study led by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City.

26 Sep 2018

New TB vaccine effective in half of the population in phase II trials

GlaxoSmithKline has come up with an experimental vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) that has shown effective prevention of the infection in half of the population it has been administered to. This could be a breakthrough in preventing the killer disease say researchers since most of the recent vaccines developed against the disease have failed to show efficacy.

26 Sep 2018

Hybrid operating room enables faster diagnosis, treatment of patients with lung cancer

Representing a paradigm shift in thoracic surgery, the hybrid operating room combines three techniques into a single appointment eliminating multiple clinical visits for improved patient experience and outcomes.

25 Sep 2018

Solid fuel use linked with increased risk of hospitalization or death from respiratory diseases

Burning wood or coal to cook food is associated with increased risk of hospitalization or dying from respiratory diseases, according to new research conducted in China and published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

25 Sep 2018

Persistent lung inflammation from childhood asthma may increase risk of anxiety later in life

Persistent lung inflammation may be one possible explanation for why having asthma during childhood increases your risk for developing anxiety later in life, according to Penn State researchers.

25 Sep 2018

Genomic ‘islands’ evolved from viruses can be converted into ‘anti-bacterial drones’

Genomic "islands" that evolved from viruses can be converted into "drones" that disable Staphylococcus aureus, bacteria that are often resistant to antibiotics and pose a threat to safe hospital care, a new study finds.

25 Sep 2018

CSU chemists may help in making extracorporeal life support devices more effective

Smoke inhalation, pneumonia, and combat-related trauma are just a few causes of acute respiratory distress syndrome - a condition where the lungs fill with fluid, and is too often fatal.

24 Sep 2018

New study provides basis for Air Canada to change its facial hair policy for aircrew

A study conducted in Simon Fraser University's hypobaric chamber has sealed Air Canada's decision to allow pilots to sport facial hair.

24 Sep 2018

Transcatheter mitral-valve repair in patients with heart failure

A new heart device called the MitraClip (from Abbott) has been shown to benefit patients with heart failure and reduce death rates among them significantly.

23 Sep 2018

Study finds excess emissions from diesel cars produced by major auto manufacturers in Europe

In September 2015, the German automaker Volkswagen was found to have illegally cheated federal emissions tests in the United States, by intentionally programming emissions control devices to turn on only during laboratory testing.

21 Sep 2018

CHMP issues positive opinion supporting use of Trelegy Ellipta in broader group of COPD patients

GlaxoSmithKline plc and Innoviva, Inc. announced that the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has issued a positive opinion today supporting the use of Trelegy Ellipta in a broader group of patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and that labeling, if approved, will be updated to further reflect its effect on exacerbations of COPD.

21 Sep 2018

Air pollution appears to be linked to increased risk of developing dementia

According to a new study co-authored by Professor Frank Kelly, School of Population Health & Environmental Sciences, air pollution appears to be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia.

21 Sep 2018

Study could allow doctors to screen patients at risk from Aspergillus

Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a genetic mutation in humans linked to a 17-fold increase in the amount of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs.

20 Sep 2018

Scientists better understand influenza virus and how it spreads

The seasonal flu is caused by different subtypes of Influenza A virus and typically leads to the death of half a million people each year.

20 Sep 2018

Innovative procedure could provide breakthrough in treating early-stage lung cancer

A new minimally invasive surgery could provide a breakthrough in treating early-stage lung cancer, based on a review of some of the first patients to receive the procedure.

19 Sep 2018

FDA launches new comprehensive effort to educate kids about dangers of e-cigarettes

In the latest of a series of actions to address the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched "The Real Cost" Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign, a new, comprehensive effort aimed at educating kids about the dangers of e-cigarettes.

18 Sep 2018

Lungs News and Research

Antibiotic resistance in cystic fibrosis linked to decreased microbial diversity and pulmonary function

Research shows indoor HEPA filters reduce pollution caused by poor-quality outdoor air

New TB vaccine effective in half of the population in phase II trials

Hybrid operating room enables faster diagnosis, treatment of patients with lung cancer

Solid fuel use linked with increased risk of hospitalization or death from respiratory diseases

Persistent lung inflammation from childhood asthma may increase risk of anxiety later in life

Genomic ‘islands’ evolved from viruses can be converted into ‘anti-bacterial drones’

CSU chemists may help in making extracorporeal life support devices more effective

New study provides basis for Air Canada to change its facial hair policy for aircrew

Transcatheter mitral-valve repair in patients with heart failure

Study finds excess emissions from diesel cars produced by major auto manufacturers in Europe

CHMP issues positive opinion supporting use of Trelegy Ellipta in broader group of COPD patients

Air pollution appears to be linked to increased risk of developing dementia

Study could allow doctors to screen patients at risk from Aspergillus

Scientists better understand influenza virus and how it spreads

Innovative procedure could provide breakthrough in treating early-stage lung cancer

FDA launches new comprehensive effort to educate kids about dangers of e-cigarettes

Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in womb may have worse lung function

Targeted Lung Denervation procedure significantly reduces COPD problems

New discovery could improve diagnosis and treatment of lupus in black Africans

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