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

Updated on: November 30,2024

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

Updated on:November 30,2024

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report finds

Updated on: May 27,2025

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report finds

Updated on:May 27,2025

Apolipoprotein E's Critical Role in Monocyte-Derived Alveolar Macrophage Development and Pulmonary Low-Grade Inflammation

Updated on: August 08,2024

Apolipoprotein E's Critical Role in Monocyte-Derived Alveolar Macrophage Development and Pulmonary Low-Grade Inflammation

Updated on:August 08,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on: July 17,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on:July 17,2024

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on: April 19,2025

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on:April 19,2025

Study: Roles of PEDF in exercise-induced suppression of senescence and its impact on lung pathology in mice

by Impact Journals LLCCredit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205976A new research paper titled "Roles of pigment epithelium-derived factor in exercise-induced suppression of senescen

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study: Roles of PEDF in exercise-induced suppression of senescence and its impact on lung pathology in mice

by Impact Journals LLCCredit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205976A new research paper titled "Roles of pigment epithelium-derived factor in exercise-induced suppression of senescen

Updated on:July 17,2024

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on: March 27,2024

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on:March 27,2024

Viruses found hiding in lungs' immune cells long after initial illness

by Tamara Schneider,Washington University in St. LouisA 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and acti

Updated on: November 13,2024

Viruses found hiding in lungs' immune cells long after initial illness

by Tamara Schneider,Washington University in St. LouisA 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and acti

Updated on:November 13,2024

Off-label drugs prescribed for breathlessness may do more harm than good, warn scientists

byKing's College LondonCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathl

Updated on: September 23,2024

Off-label drugs prescribed for breathlessness may do more harm than good, warn scientists

byKing's College LondonCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathl

Updated on:September 23,2024

Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMRI images of a child with cystic fibrosis: Mucus deposits, widening of the bronchi, and thickening of the bronchial walls are clearly visible in the lungs

Updated on: July 11,2024

Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMRI images of a child with cystic fibrosis: Mucus deposits, widening of the bronchi, and thickening of the bronchial walls are clearly visible in the lungs

Updated on:July 11,2024

Results from study of tusamitamab ravtansine vs. docetaxel in previously treated advanced non-squamous NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Phase III study comparing tusamitamab ravtansine with docetaxel in patients with advanced non-squamous non-s

Updated on: September 25,2024

Results from study of tusamitamab ravtansine vs. docetaxel in previously treated advanced non-squamous NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Phase III study comparing tusamitamab ravtansine with docetaxel in patients with advanced non-squamous non-s

Updated on:September 25,2024

Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if bot

Updated on: October 26,2024

Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if bot

Updated on:October 26,2024