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Researchers make breakthrough in fighting a leading cause of fungal pneumonia

Researchers make breakthrough in fighting a leading cause of fungal pneumonia

by Keith Brannon,Tulane UniversityTulane scientists have made crucial advancements in developing a model to study a fungus that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients and chi

Researchers make breakthrough in fighting a leading cause of fungal pneumonia

by Keith Brannon,Tulane UniversityTulane scientists have made crucial advancements in developing a model to study a fungus that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients and chi
Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

JANUARY 29, 2024by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiLoss of IL31RA has no effect on house dust mite (HDM)-induced airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. Credit:Nature Communi

Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

JANUARY 29, 2024by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiLoss of IL31RA has no effect on house dust mite (HDM)-induced airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. Credit:Nature Communi
Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

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

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

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

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
AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

by Roberto Molar Candanosa,Johns Hopkins UniversityIn vivo and simulated examples. In vivo and simulated examples of (a) A-line, (b) B-line, and (c) consolidation features. Credit:Communic

AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

by Roberto Molar Candanosa,Johns Hopkins UniversityIn vivo and simulated examples. In vivo and simulated examples of (a) A-line, (b) B-line, and (c) consolidation features. Credit:Communic
Advancing the generation of in-vivo chimeric lungs in mice using rat-derived stem cells

Advancing the generation of in-vivo chimeric lungs in mice using rat-derived stem cells

JANUARY 5, 2024byNara Institute of Science and TechnologyA rat embryonic stem cells derived lung generated within a mouse body stained with epithelial cells (labeled with E-cadherin, shown in gr

Advancing the generation of in-vivo chimeric lungs in mice using rat-derived stem cells

JANUARY 5, 2024byNara Institute of Science and TechnologyA rat embryonic stem cells derived lung generated within a mouse body stained with epithelial cells (labeled with E-cadherin, shown in gr
Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infection

Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infection

JANUARY 16, 2024byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLAT8881 and LAT9997 improve resistance to influenza A virus infection in vivo. A, Schematic of human growth hormone structure (orange; http:

Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infection

JANUARY 16, 2024byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLAT8881 and LAT9997 improve resistance to influenza A virus infection in vivo. A, Schematic of human growth hormone structure (orange; http:
Asthma inhaler switch in 2024 could leave some patients scrambling

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

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
Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the

Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the
Study shows important role gut microbes play in airway health in persons with cystic fibrosis

Study shows important role gut microbes play in airway health in persons with cystic fibrosis

by The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from anew studyconducted by a team of researchers at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and publi

Study shows important role gut microbes play in airway health in persons with cystic fibrosis

by The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from anew studyconducted by a team of researchers at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and publi
Rapid molecular testing in emergency department leads to faster, targeted treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

Rapid molecular testing in emergency department leads to faster, targeted treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

by University of BergenVisual Abstract.Diagnostic Stewardship in Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Syndromic Molecular Testing. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jama

Rapid molecular testing in emergency department leads to faster, targeted treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

by University of BergenVisual Abstract.Diagnostic Stewardship in Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Syndromic Molecular Testing. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jama