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Novel disorder causing severe respiratory dysfunction linked to loss-of-function gene variant
A new report in the American Journal of Human Genetics describes a novel disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene, which results in severe lung disease. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, ...
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Bile acid receptor emerges as sleep apnea target to curb artery plaque
Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients with sleep apnea worldwide. The study, presented at ASM Microbe 2026, showed ...
Jun 6, 2026
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Blood test spots 14 proteins that predict lung cancer risk up to five years early
As we age, our cells acquire cancer-causing mutations, but mutations alone are rarely enough to start a tumor. An environmental trigger, such as exposure to air pollution from sources such as combustion engines, coal burning ...
Jun 4, 2026
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New breakthrough in developing more personalized treatments for lung cancer
A study by the University of Barcelona has discovered why the two main types of lung cancer—adenocarcinoma of the lung and squamous cell carcinoma—respond differently to anti-angiogenic therapy, that is, drugs that block ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Drug duo synergy may help cystic fibrosis patients clear lung mucus, animal tests suggest
Two existing types of drugs synergize to improve the clearing of mucus from the lungs of animals with cystic fibrosis, a Stanford Medicine research team has found. The findings are published in the June 2026 issue of the ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Study reveals asbestos blind spot in lung cancer screening may cost lives
New Curtin University research has found Australians exposed to asbestos could be falling through the cracks of lung cancer screening programs. The study, published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, warns thousands ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Marketed as natural and nicotine-free, these cigarettes hide hazards far worse than most buyers expect
Herbal cigarettes, widely sold in India and abroad as natural, tobacco-free, and even therapeutic alternatives to conventional cigarettes, are not safer than regular tobacco cigarettes. They produce emissions that can be ...
Jun 1, 2026
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New SPECT imaging approach distinguishes inflammation from fibrosis to optimize treatment for lung disease
A new SPECT/CT imaging approach can accurately differentiate inflammation from fibrosis in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients, according to new research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Microplastics altered allergy-related immune responses after 14 days in mouse lungs
Microplastics (MP) are the subject of intensive medical research, but little is yet known about their effects on the immune system. A study led by the Medical University of Vienna now shows that tiny particles of polyethylene ...
May 31, 2026
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Cryoprobe boosts lung biopsy accuracy by nearly 10 points over forceps
In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a cryoprobe versus forceps in a group of patients with pulmonary nodules or masses, recent lung transplant, ...
May 31, 2026
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Tezepelumab helps severe asthma patients reduce oral steroids over 28 weeks
New results from the Phase III SUNRISE clinical trial show that tezepelumab significantly reduced the need for long-term oral corticosteroid use in adults with severe oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma while maintaining ...
May 30, 2026
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New analysis finds geographical differences in access to donor lungs, transplants
A new study from Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University has found that geographic location remains an important factor in access to donor lungs in the United States, even after recent updates to the national ...
May 30, 2026
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High-puff e-cigarettes may become more toxic with use, researchers warn
A University of California, Riverside-led study has found that heavily used high-puff electronic cigarettes may contain higher levels of harmful chemicals than fresh e-cigarettes, raising concerns about potential health risks ...
May 29, 2026
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Targeted drug outperforms chemotherapy for patients with hard-to-treat lung cancer
The targeted therapy sunvozertinib was more effective than standard platinum-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) driven by EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations ...
May 29, 2026
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Lung cancer patients who smoke and don't quit before surgery still have positive outcomes, says study
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmonary complications, but their short-term mortality rate ...
May 28, 2026
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Novel blood test detects rejection after lung transplant
A simple blood test could one day replace invasive biopsies for detecting acute cellular rejection (ACR) after lung transplantation, an American Journal of Transplantation study finds.
May 27, 2026
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Lung cancer cells can revert identity to a branching state, fueling resistance and aggressive growth
Oncologists have discovered that lung cancer cells can change their identity to resist treatment. Research published in Molecular Oncology reveals how lung cancer cells can become more aggressive and harder to treat by reactivating ...
May 27, 2026
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Blacks, Hispanics and Asians use asthma inhalers less than whites, study finds
Despite guidelines recommending daily controller inhalers as the best treatment for asthma, new UCLA-led research finds that Blacks, Hispanics and Asians use them less than whites, suggesting that socioeconomic factors and ...
May 27, 2026
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CASK protein drives lung cancer growth by blocking a key tumor-suppressor gene
In a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Science, researchers from National Taiwan University found that CASK helps promote the growth of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by regulating the EGFR–p21 signaling pathway. ...
May 27, 2026
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Review exposes major inequalities in outcomes of community-acquired pneumonia in intensive care units
A scientific review published in the NEJM Evidence journal, coordinated by the D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), evaluated outcomes of adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) admitted to intensive care ...
May 27, 2026
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Inhaled fine particulate matter travels beyond the lungs to the brain, radiocarbon nanotracing reveals
Checking the fine particulate matter levels along with the weather every morning has become a daily routine. Research continues to show that fine particulate matter affects not only the respiratory system but also the brain ...
May 26, 2026
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How 'Pac-Man' cells fail to prevent deadly infection risk in people with cystic fibrosis
Researchers have discovered how part of the body's immune system could better combat a leading cause of death for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). A team led by The University of Queensland's Professor Peter Sly and Dr. ...
May 26, 2026
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Early lung damage mapped in children with cystic fibrosis
Researchers have mapped how lung damage begins early in life for children with cystic fibrosis, providing new insights that will help reshape future care. The research team, led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) ...
May 25, 2026
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Short exposures to common air pollutants have distinct impacts on lung function and brain activity, study shows
New research by a collaboration of U.K.-based scientists has revealed that common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can alter both brain and respiratory function within just four hours of exposure, offering key insights into ...
May 24, 2026
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