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Newest obesity indicator predicts mortality in people with asthma

How the weight-adjusted waist index is putting its finger on the scale.

August 14, 2024

This is a photo of a medical professional measuring the diameter of a man's waist with measuring tape.

Lung nodule occurrence in nonsmokers higher than previously thought

Large population-based study examined prevalence and size of lung nodules and cancer.

August 14, 2024

Representative chest low-dose CT images show lung nodules (arrows) and were included in the study. (A) A solid lung nodule, 82 mm3, in a 77-year-old male participant. (B) A clinically relevant nodule, 174 mm3, in a 55-year-old female participant. (C) An actionable nodule, 422 mm3, in a 79-year-old female participant. (D) A typical perifissural nodule, 183 mm3, in a 46-year-old male participant.

Hospitalization, death more likely in COVID-19 patients with asthma

Latest research conflicts with previous claims asthma may offer protection.

August 9, 2024

This is a photo of a patient being rushed into a hospital by medical staff.

Are neutrophils the villains in asthma and other lung diseases?

Understudied role is the focus of new NIH grant.

August 9, 2024

This is an illustration of tiny doctors trying to solve a puzzle of medical challenges within the human lung.

Macrophages could promote lung repair after viral infections

A population of macrophages that participates in alveolar regeneration could reduce complications associated with serious respiratory infections like COVID-19.

August 9, 2024

The newly discovered macrophage observed by electron microscopy.

FDA grants Tezspire breakthrough therapy designation for COPD

The announcement was based on encouraging results from earlier trials.

August 9, 2024

Tezpire lung treatment pre-filled syringe.

WHO releases new tobacco and asthma knowledge summary

Report spotlights health impacts of tobacco use on individuals with asthma and the need for tobacco control measures.

August 1, 2024

This is a photo of two young, women sitting next together. One is exhaling cigarette smoke and the other is coughing from exposure to second-hand smoke.

Asthma and Alzheimer’s disease?

U.S. researchers, intrigued by prior Taiwanese discovery, studied relationship between the two conditions.

August 1, 2024

This is a photo of a nurse caring for an older woman in a senior center setting who looks confused.

Lung ultrasound could assess severity in COVID-19 patients

Study finds that score can predict in-hospital mortality and need for advanced treatment.

August 1, 2024

Lung ultrasound imaging related to LUS score (0–3). Score 0: normal A-lines with a continuous and regular pleural line. Score 1: multiple separated B-lines. Score 2: coalescent B-lines pattern with alterations of the pleural line. Score 3: consolidation area and possibly a large white lung artifact.

COPD not associated with increased mortality in COVID patients

Researchers studied patients diagnosed with the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

August 1, 2024

Abstract image of COVID-19 virus cell.

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to childhood lung function

Moderate levels of pollution impact lung development of unborn and young children.

July 31, 2024

Asian pregnant woman in the middle of the road wears a PM2.5 dust mask to protect against pollution.

Enrollment complete in global sarcoidosis study

Phase 3 trial will test efficacy and safety of efzofitimod.

July 30, 2024

Depiction of Efzofitimod therapeutic hypothesis

Explorative therapy for AATD

Fast Track protein drug demonstrates positive results in initial trial.

July 29, 2024

Investigating the root cause of asthma

Mitochondrial ferroptosis likely to blame for destroying ciliated cells.

July 26, 2024

This is an illustration of hair-like structures in the lungs called cilia.

Keeping an eye on asthma

Uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may lead to blinding eye disease in premature infants.

July 26, 2024

This is a photo of a premature baby in the NICU.

Could hair predict pulmonary fibrosis?

An exploratory study evaluated the use of hair metabolites to diagnose and measure the disease.

July 25, 2024

Skin tissues and hair follicle cross-section.

ICER issues access and affordability alert for ensifentrine

The high cost of the drug could lead to increased costs for other services within the health care system.

July 24, 2024

Stethoscope in the shape of a dollar sign.

Adults no more susceptible to common infections than prior to COVID pandemic

The prevalence of asthma, COPD, did not increase in 2023 compared to 2019.

July 24, 2024

Graph showing a decline in respiratory and infectious illnesses in adults prior to and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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