Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on: December 01,2023 10

Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on:December 01,2023 10

Q&A: 'Crystal ribcage' technology pioneers new approaches to lung health

by Katherine Gianni,Boston UniversityCrystal ribcage can be utilized to study almost any lung diseases that affect the alveoli (air sacs), such as cancer, metastasis, pneumonia, fibrosis, and em

Updated on: January 07,2024 13

Q&A: 'Crystal ribcage' technology pioneers new approaches to lung health

by Katherine Gianni,Boston UniversityCrystal ribcage can be utilized to study almost any lung diseases that affect the alveoli (air sacs), such as cancer, metastasis, pneumonia, fibrosis, and em

Updated on:January 07,2024 13

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Julie Leonard-Duke et al. / University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceUsing a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue i

Updated on: January 05,2024 8

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Julie Leonard-Duke et al. / University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceUsing a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue i

Updated on:January 05,2024 8

Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThis schematic shows how the small airsacs of the lung called alveoli, specifically the alveolar-capillary interface that is the major site of radiation-in

Updated on: January 06,2024 20

Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThis schematic shows how the small airsacs of the lung called alveoli, specifically the alveolar-capillary interface that is the major site of radiation-in

Updated on:January 06,2024 20

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Updated on: December 30,2023 16

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Updated on:December 30,2023 16

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

Updated on: November 28,2023 19

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

Updated on:November 28,2023 19

First integrated human lung cell atlas provides insights into lung diseases

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung is published inNature Medicineon June 8. Revealing the great d

Updated on: January 04,2024 8

First integrated human lung cell atlas provides insights into lung diseases

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung is published inNature Medicineon June 8. Revealing the great d

Updated on:January 04,2024 8

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Updated on: January 02,2024 19

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Updated on:January 02,2024 19

Gabapentinoids associated with severe exacerbation of COPD

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-based cohort study of more than 10,000 persons using gabapentinoids found that their use was associated with an incr

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

Gabapentinoids associated with severe exacerbation of COPD

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-based cohort study of more than 10,000 persons using gabapentinoids found that their use was associated with an incr

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

Asthma inhaler switch in 2024 could leave some patients scrambling

by Carole Tanzer MillerA popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued Jan. 1, fueling concerns that patients may have trouble getting insurance coverage for alternatives.GSK, maker of the branded inha

Updated on: March 22,2024 20

Asthma inhaler switch in 2024 could leave some patients scrambling

by Carole Tanzer MillerA popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued Jan. 1, fueling concerns that patients may have trouble getting insurance coverage for alternatives.GSK, maker of the branded inha

Updated on:March 22,2024 20

Pulmonary rehabilitation is difficult for millions of Americans to access, says new study

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for mi

Updated on: March 27,2024 18

Pulmonary rehabilitation is difficult for millions of Americans to access, says new study

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for mi

Updated on:March 27,2024 18

CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

(HealthDay)—For adults with asthma and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with improved asthma control, quality of life, and lung functio

Updated on: April 12,2024 18

CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

(HealthDay)—For adults with asthma and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with improved asthma control, quality of life, and lung functio

Updated on:April 12,2024 18