Immunology
Protein may slow progression of emphysema, study finds
A protein generated as part of our body's immune response to intestinal worms could slow the progression of emphysema, according to a Rutgers study.
Dec 4, 2018
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Emphysema
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New bronchoscopic option used for severe emphysema
(HealthDay)—Temple University Hospital has become the first center in the U.S. to perform bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using implantation of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (Zephyr EBV) to treat hyperinflation associated ...
Sep 10, 2018
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Cardiology
FDA: Zephyr Endobronchial Valve approved for severe emphysema
(HealthDay)—A new device, the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (Zephyr Valve), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of breathing difficulties associated with severe emphysema.
Jul 8, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Endobronchial valve treatment appears to improve lung function in patients with severe emphysema
People with severe emphysema may breathe better after a minimally invasive procedure that places valves in the airways leading to diseased portions of their lungs, according to a randomized, controlled trial published online ...
Sep 8, 2017
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Cardiology
Research supports pulmonary benefits for ACEIs, ARBs
(HealthDay)—Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) might play an important role in the prevention and treatment of emphysema, according to a study published in the May ...
May 8, 2017
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Cardiology
ACE inhibitors, ARBs may slow percent emphysema progression
(HealthDay)—Use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with slowed progression of percent emphysema on chest computed tomography (CT), according to a study ...
Mar 17, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Emphysema treatment could be optimized using network modelling
A unique engineering perspective of emphysema progression in the lung suggests how mechanisms operating at the micromechanical scale could help to predict patient survival and quality of life following treatment - according ...
Feb 9, 2017
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Health
Telemedicine holds out hope for better disease management
The EU CHROMED project has been researching telemedicine care models for chronic diseases, offering the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment alongside a reduction in the socioeconomic burden.
Jun 15, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Interlobar collateral ventilation impacts EB valve outcomes
(HealthDay)—A more careful selection of patients could help improve the success rate of bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction with the use of one-way endobronchial valves in patients with emphysema, according to a study published ...
Dec 10, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Imaging could improve treatment of people with COPD
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) provide important information on the symptoms and exercise capabilities of people with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according ...
Jul 7, 2015
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