High-flow nasal oxygen noninferior to noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure

High-flow nasal oxygen noninferior to noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failureby Lori SolomonHigh-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is noninferior to noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for endotracheal

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High-flow nasal oxygen noninferior to noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure

High-flow nasal oxygen noninferior to noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failureby Lori SolomonHigh-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is noninferior to noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for endotracheal

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Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

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Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

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Weekly Update of Drug News-8/1/2025

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Weekly Update of Drug News-8/1/2025

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Patient perspectives central for developing new therapies for COPD

by COPD FoundationThe mechanistic model is a logical link between patient-inspired health concepts, a drug's mechanism of action, and subset of measures selected to test and communicate product-sp

Updated on: December 22,2024 0

Patient perspectives central for developing new therapies for COPD

by COPD FoundationThe mechanistic model is a logical link between patient-inspired health concepts, a drug's mechanism of action, and subset of measures selected to test and communicate product-sp

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WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

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WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

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Conversations between pharmacists and patients reveal factors behind pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educati

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Conversations between pharmacists and patients reveal factors behind pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educati

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Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55

by COPD FoundationDistribution of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Trajectory from COPD Cohort Studies, Based on Presence or Absence of GOLD Grade ≥2 at the Final Exam. Credit:Chronic Obstru

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Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55

by COPD FoundationDistribution of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Trajectory from COPD Cohort Studies, Based on Presence or Absence of GOLD Grade ≥2 at the Final Exam. Credit:Chronic Obstru

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Basic research leads to drug candidates for fatal lung disease

by Åsa Malmberg,Uppsala UniversityAnders Hallberg follows the work in the lab with interest. To his right is Marcus Söderström. Credit: Mikael WallerstedtDuring the 1990s, medicinal chemist Ande

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Basic research leads to drug candidates for fatal lung disease

by Åsa Malmberg,Uppsala UniversityAnders Hallberg follows the work in the lab with interest. To his right is Marcus Söderström. Credit: Mikael WallerstedtDuring the 1990s, medicinal chemist Ande

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Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research finds

by Ernie MundellDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows.The two drugs aremetformin, one of the most

Updated on: November 29,2024 0

Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research finds

by Ernie MundellDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows.The two drugs aremetformin, one of the most

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α-KG-dependent glycolysis activation by BCAT1 contributes to EGFR-TKI resistance in NSCLC

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α-KG-dependent glycolysis activation by BCAT1 contributes to EGFR-TKI resistance in NSCLC

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Protein linked to airway obstruction in asthma provides a potential treatment target

byNational Jewish HealthITLN-1 is an IL-13-induced component of the airway epithelium. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48034-5Researchers at National Jewi

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Protein linked to airway obstruction in asthma provides a potential treatment target

byNational Jewish HealthITLN-1 is an IL-13-induced component of the airway epithelium. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48034-5Researchers at National Jewi

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New countertop options emerge amid concerns over silicosis and worker deaths

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCompanies that manufacture slabs of engineered stone, a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops, are developing and

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New countertop options emerge amid concerns over silicosis and worker deaths

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCompanies that manufacture slabs of engineered stone, a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops, are developing and

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