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Eliciting a history of vaping in adolescents is key to identifying EVALI cases

The severity of a lung disease associated with e-cigarettes in teens decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but hospitalizations from the disease continued to mount, according to a study of more than three dozen patients by UT Southwestern researchers published in Pediatric Pulmonology.

7 Feb 2023

9 out of every 10 people hospitalized with the flu have at least one underlying medical condition

Leading health organizations are urging people to get a flu shot if they haven't already done so. Compared to last year's mild flu season, the U.S. has already seen more than three times the number of flu-related deaths.

6 Feb 2023

Cancer immunotherapy does not interfere with COVID-19 immunity in vaccinated patients, study shows

Research findings published in Frontiers in Immunology show that cancer immunotherapy does not interfere with COVID-19 immunity in previously vaccinated patients.

31 Jan 2023

Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury

Nearly four years ago, federal health officials reported on a frightening new epidemic linked to e-cigarette use that caused a life-threatening and potentially irreversible lung condition.

25 Jan 2023

"Breathe Sweden" platform enhances collaborations in asthma, allergy, and respiratory research

"Breathe Sweden", a digital platform for researchers who collect studies on diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract, has now been launched.

24 Jan 2023

Brief exposure to diesel exhaust can affect human brain function

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours.

24 Jan 2023

Aston University scientists team up with Isterian Biotech to develop novel drugs to treat fibrotic diseases

Aston University scientists are working with start-up company, Isterian Biotech, part of Cambrian BioPharma, to develop novel drugs to treat fibrotic diseases such as lung disease.

23 Jan 2023

Researchers evaluate retrospectively obtained health-related quality-of-life data from COVID-19 patients

Researchers evaluated retrospective EQ-5D-5L data collection among COVID-19 patients.

23 Jan 2023

Powerful microscopy tool sheds light on the origins of arterial biomass in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and incurable disease of the lung arteries that causes early death.

20 Jan 2023

Novel peptide suppresses the damaging lung inflammation seen in ARDS

A novel peptide designed by University of California, Irvine researchers has been found to suppress the damaging lung inflammation seen in acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.

17 Jan 2023

New community diagnostic center set to benefit thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees

Thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans - with a new community diagnostic center set to open later this year.

16 Jan 2023

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.

15 Jan 2023

Deep divers make adaptations to make their hearts, lungs work effectively in low oxygen conditions

Scientists detected deep divers make adaptations that make their hearts and lungs work more effectively in low oxygen conditions.

11 Jan 2023

Keeping hydrated can reduce aging and extend disease-free life

In a recent study published in the journal eBioMedicine, researchers assessed the association between hydration and aging.

3 Jan 2023

Why do some people develop persistent lung sequelae after severe COVID-19?

Clinical presentation following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ranges from mild self-limiting illness to severe respiratory failure. Many studies have analyzed the early acute phases of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19), but few focused on the longer-term sequelae following infection.

2 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

Lung Disease News and Research

Eliciting a history of vaping in adolescents is key to identifying EVALI cases

9 out of every 10 people hospitalized with the flu have at least one underlying medical condition

Cancer immunotherapy does not interfere with COVID-19 immunity in vaccinated patients, study shows

Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury

"Breathe Sweden" platform enhances collaborations in asthma, allergy, and respiratory research

Brief exposure to diesel exhaust can affect human brain function

Aston University scientists team up with Isterian Biotech to develop novel drugs to treat fibrotic diseases

Researchers evaluate retrospectively obtained health-related quality-of-life data from COVID-19 patients

Powerful microscopy tool sheds light on the origins of arterial biomass in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Novel peptide suppresses the damaging lung inflammation seen in ARDS

New community diagnostic center set to benefit thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Deep divers make adaptations to make their hearts, lungs work effectively in low oxygen conditions

Keeping hydrated can reduce aging and extend disease-free life

Why do some people develop persistent lung sequelae after severe COVID-19?

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Using the gut microbiome to understand and treat respiratory diseases

Adults could achieve physical activity targets by walking “Teabag style” for a few minutes each day

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Comprehensive lung cell atlas offers insights into an unexpected immune niche in the airways

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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