FDA approves once-a-day inhaler from Glaxo
The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new once-a-day inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline for patients with chronic lung disease.
Medications
May 10, 2013 |
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Allergic disease worsens respiratory symptoms and exacerbations in COPD
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have allergic disease have higher levels of respiratory symptoms and are at higher risk for COPD exacerbations, according to a new study from researchers ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 10, 2013 |
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Breathe in, breathe out: New way of imaging lungs could improve COPD diagnosis, treatment
A new approach to lung scanning could improve the diagnosis and treatment of a lung disease that affects approximately 24 million Americans and is the country's third-highest cause of death.
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Oct 07, 2012 |
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Human airways' 'Brush' mechanism gives clues to lung diseases
(HealthDay)—A new study that helps explain how human airways rid the lungs of mucus could give insights into asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers say.
Medical research
Aug 23, 2012 |
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Researchers spot molecular control switch for preterm lung disorders
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have made major discoveries that could lead to new treatments for lung disorders in premature babies. In a mouse study, the team located key molecules ...
Medical research
Mar 20, 2013 |
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New discoveries in genetics of lung health
Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health -- opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.
Genetics
Sep 25, 2011 |
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US panel backs inhaler drug for lung disease
A panel of U.S. respiratory experts voted Wednesday in favor of approving an experimental inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance for treating chronic lung disease.
Medications
Apr 17, 2013 |
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Researchers identify novel approach to study COPD and treatment efficacy
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have pinpointed a genetic signature for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from airway cells harvested utilizing a minimally invasive ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 11, 2013 |
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Experts warn that e-cigarettes can damage the lungs
New research has shown that despite electronic cigarettes being marketed as a potentially safer alternative to normal cigarettes, they are still causing harm to the lungs.
Health
Sep 02, 2012 |
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Early COPD diagnosis possible with nuclear medicine
In vivo ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) imaging can detect early changes to the lung caused by cigarette smoke exposure and provides a noninvasive method for studying lung dysfunction in preclinical models, according to research ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 01, 2013 |
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International warning issued on drug-resistance from agricultural fungicides
The European Centre for Disease Control has today announced it is examining current evidence for the possible environmental origin of drug resistance in a group of diseases known as Aspergillus infection, following Manchester ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 01, 2013 |
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Researchers create new air sacs in mouse model of emphysema using novel growth factor
In a study of mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a new molecular pathway involved in the growth of tiny air sacs called alveoli that are crucial for breathing. The scientists say their experiments may lead ...
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Feb 14, 2013 |
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Deadly effects of certain kinds of household air pollution lead to call for biomarker studies
Almost four million people die each year from household air pollution (HAP) caused by exposure to the combustion of biomass fuels (wood, charcoal, crop residues, and dung), kerosene, or coal. These individuals are among the ...
Health
Apr 01, 2013 |
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Lung regeneration closer to reality with new discovery
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College say they have taken an important step forward in their quest to "turn on" lung regeneration -- an advance that could effectively treat millions of people suffering from respiratory ...
Medical research
Oct 29, 2011 |
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Certain steroids may raise risk of dangerous blood clots
(HealthDay)—People who use drugs called glucocorticoids—a class of steroids—are at increased risk for blood clots in their veins, according to a new study.
Cardiology
Apr 01, 2013 |
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