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APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, a new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server tests the hypothesis that adverse COVID-19 outcomes are associated with the variants of the APOL1 gene.

4 Nov 2021

Identification of common genes in COVID-19 and COPD

Based on protein-protein interactions, the paper shows the presence of ten genes that overlap between the two illnesses, also shared by several other deadly and debilitating diseases.

2 Nov 2021

Investigation of Budesonide's mechanism of action against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers look to gain an understanding of the mechanism of action of budesonide in improving the prognosis of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Nov 2021

Study shows COVID vaccination highly protective against death, especially for older age groups

Researchers from the UK used EAVE II, an individual-level, national surveillance system, to determine the frequency of COVID-19-related fatalities among fully vaccinated individuals and to define the clinical and demographic characteristics of COVID-19 deaths in fully vaccinated individuals since the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Scotland.

1 Nov 2021

New project seeks to develop greener inhalers for treating asthma and COPD

Researchers are looking at ways to boost the performance and lower the environmental impact of millions of inhalers used for treating asthma and COPD.

29 Oct 2021

Medicare punishes 2,499 hospitals for high readmissions

The federal government's effort to penalize hospitals for excessive patient readmissions is ending its first decade with Medicare cutting payments to nearly half the nation's hospitals.

28 Oct 2021

Antisocial and prosocial behavior during COVID-19

A new study aims to determine whether individuals with antisocial behaviors are more susceptible to COVID-19.

21 Oct 2021

New discovery can pave the way to better diagnostics and therapeutics for asthma and COPD

Rutgers researchers have discovered that people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a protein in their lungs that leaks a small molecule into their bloodstream that restricts their breathing instead of relaxing their airways.

20 Oct 2021

Daily use of cannabidiol oil may shrink lung tumors

It may be worth exploring further the use of cannabidiol ('CBD') oil as a potential lung cancer treatment, suggest doctors in BMJ Case Reports after dealing with a daily user whose lung tumor shrank without the aid of conventional treatment.

15 Oct 2021

Study identifies cells that may play a pivotal role in fibrotic scarring after lung transplant

A lung transplant can mean the difference between life and death for people with diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and even severe COVID-19.

8 Oct 2021

Long working hours are increasingly causing work-related deaths, global report says

Almost two million people worldwide die of work-related causes, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization, which cite long working hours, pollution and poor conditions as major factors.

2 Oct 2021

Study finds even individuals with mild COVID-19 suffer from long-COVID

Researchers explored the possible risk factors for the development and persistence of longer post-COVID-19 sequelae.

29 Sep 2021

New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect human health

New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) provide clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood.

27 Sep 2021

Scientists discover how mucus protein emerges to disrupt airways of individuals with lung conditions

Mucus is an essential protective layer of gel-like liquid composed largely of proteins called mucins throughout our airways. One of them, called MUC5B, is crucial for the innate defense against the various things we inhale.

23 Sep 2021

Revised guidelines perpetuate racial and ethnic disparities in lung cancer screening eligibility

Revised guidelines for lung cancer screening eligibility are perpetuating disparities for racial/ethnic minorities, according to a new study in Radiology.

22 Sep 2021

Repeated injury to the epithelial tissue of airways causes "biological aging" of stem cells

Are prematurely aged or overworked stem cells a significant factor in chronic lung disease? Findings of a study just released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM) say this is likely so.

22 Sep 2021

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

A new Nature study aimed to predict clinical data of COVID-19 patients based on clinical outcomes.

21 Sep 2021

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets to alleviate severe COVID-19 in aged patients

The scientists assessed epidemiological data from March to December 2020 from the CDC to investigate the prevalence of COVID-19 disease among different age groups.

21 Sep 2021

Study finds risk factors for early COPD among Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disorder that is often not diagnosed until a patient is over 60 years old and has substantial airflow obstruction. At this stage, it can be difficult to manage and treat the condition. To identify those at risk and intervene earlier, several studies have examined risk factors for COPD.

17 Sep 2021

Drug accumulation alters gut bacterial metabolism and composition

In a research paper recently published in the journal Nature by Klünemann et al. (September 8th, 2021), the interaction of 15 diverse drugs with 25 common strains of gut bacteria is investigated, revealing 70 bacteria-drug interactions that include 29 entirely novel mechanisms not yet reported.

15 Sep 2021

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Latest Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Identification of common genes in COVID-19 and COPD

Investigation of Budesonide's mechanism of action against SARS-CoV-2

Study shows COVID vaccination highly protective against death, especially for older age groups

New project seeks to develop greener inhalers for treating asthma and COPD

Medicare punishes 2,499 hospitals for high readmissions

Antisocial and prosocial behavior during COVID-19

New discovery can pave the way to better diagnostics and therapeutics for asthma and COPD

Daily use of cannabidiol oil may shrink lung tumors

Study identifies cells that may play a pivotal role in fibrotic scarring after lung transplant

Long working hours are increasingly causing work-related deaths, global report says

Study finds even individuals with mild COVID-19 suffer from long-COVID

New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect human health

Scientists discover how mucus protein emerges to disrupt airways of individuals with lung conditions

Revised guidelines perpetuate racial and ethnic disparities in lung cancer screening eligibility

Repeated injury to the epithelial tissue of airways causes "biological aging" of stem cells

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets to alleviate severe COVID-19 in aged patients

Study finds risk factors for early COPD among Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.

Drug accumulation alters gut bacterial metabolism and composition

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