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World Lung Day 2024: Bedfont® Scientific Limited. Leads the Way in Asthma Care with the NObreath® FeNO Device

How the NObreath® device, recommended by NICE, is revolutionising asthma care this World Lung Day.

From NObreath 26 Sep 2024

Drug-free nasal spray demonstrates effectiveness in blocking viral and bacterial infections

Researchers from the Brigham detail how the spray they created may offer broad-spectrum protection from respiratory infections by COVID-19, influenza, everyday cold viruses, and pneumonia-causing bacteria

25 Sep 2024

International research initiative aims to improve cardiovascular care for women

The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is joining with other top cardiovascular research funders around the world to support an international scientific research grant focused on women's cardiovascular health.

25 Sep 2024

Novel nasal spray shows promise in preventing respiratory infections

New research published in Advanced Materials reports a novel nasal spray for preventing respiratory infections.

25 Sep 2024

Researchers gain new understanding of how immune cells respond to heat during fever

The study reveals that moderate fever enhances CD4 T cell activity while reducing regulatory T cell suppression, highlighting temperature's immune effects.

25 Sep 2024

Music therapy improves sleep and comfort in preterm infants

Daily music interventions significantly improved comfort and sleep transitions in preterm infants without affecting physiological stability. This study highlights the potential of non-pharmacological music therapy in neonatal care.

24 Sep 2024

Breath analysis promises rapid diagnosis of lower respiratory infections

A proof-of-concept study promises the speedy diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections through analysis of human breath.

24 Sep 2024

Incidence and risk factors of an invasive fungal lung infection among COVID-19 patients

Study reveals 0.4%-2.7% incidence of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in severe patients, highlighting significant mortality risks and risk factors.

24 Sep 2024

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

Seven million deaths annually are attributed to air pollution-related illnesses like COPD, lung cancer and respiratory infections. The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls on global leaders to intensify efforts to combat air pollution, a leading cause of lung disease and death worldwide.

24 Sep 2024

Wastewater surveillance detects influenza and H5 viruses from human and animal sources

Wastewater surveillance reveals influenza A and H5 subtype detections, providing critical insights into public health risks from both human and animal sources during the ongoing HPAI A(H5N1) outbreak.

24 Sep 2024

Human challenge study reveals lasting cognitive decline after mild COVID-19

Researchers from the UK conducted the first human challenge study of SARS-CoV-2, revealing long-lasting cognitive deficits in unvaccinated participants infected with the virus, especially in memory and executive function.

23 Sep 2024

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

An investment today of an additional US$0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging and chatbots, can help save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases over the next decade, says a new report released jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and ITU (International Telecommunication Union).

23 Sep 2024

New recommendations for workplace chemical risk assessment published

The Permanent Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area of the DFG has now published the English version of its latest research-based recommendations on the risk assessment of substances used at the workplace.

23 Sep 2024

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

Amari Marsh had just finished her junior year at South Carolina State University in May 2023 when she received a text message from a law enforcement officer.

23 Sep 2024

Microplastics are everywhere! Scientists call for swift global action

Microplastics are everywhere, but much remains unknown about their long-term effects on human health and ecosystems. Urgent international action is needed to address this global issue.

22 Sep 2024

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Researchers discovered previously unrecognized oscillatory trends in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., particularly a north-south oscillation around the 37°-38° north latitude. These patterns highlight the complexity of pandemic dynamics and the importance of understanding regional disease transmission.

22 Sep 2024

Researchers analyze incidence of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in Japan

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Respiratory News and Research

World Lung Day 2024: Bedfont® Scientific Limited. Leads the Way in Asthma Care with the NObreath® FeNO Device

Drug-free nasal spray demonstrates effectiveness in blocking viral and bacterial infections

International research initiative aims to improve cardiovascular care for women

Novel nasal spray shows promise in preventing respiratory infections

Researchers gain new understanding of how immune cells respond to heat during fever

Music therapy improves sleep and comfort in preterm infants

Breath analysis promises rapid diagnosis of lower respiratory infections

Incidence and risk factors of an invasive fungal lung infection among COVID-19 patients

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

Wastewater surveillance detects influenza and H5 viruses from human and animal sources

Human challenge study reveals lasting cognitive decline after mild COVID-19

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

New recommendations for workplace chemical risk assessment published

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

Microplastics are everywhere! Scientists call for swift global action

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Researchers analyze incidence of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in Japan

Primary care physicians face rising complexity of mental health concerns

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

New model reveals mechanisms of lung injury from mechanical ventilation

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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