Immunology
Research links immune cell receptors to asthma, inflammatory lung disease
Inhibiting a protein on the surface of immune cells could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma, Cleveland Clinic researchers found.
May 10, 2023
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Oncology & Cancer
New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening
When patients receive a low-dose computed tomography screen for lung cancer, doctors can see more than just the lungs. The screening test often picks up abnormalities or potentially "significant incidental findings" (SIFS) ...
May 9, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism in older adults: Studies show higher rates of mental, physical ills
While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.
May 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
SphK2 found to have a crucial role in the pathogenesis of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disorder that progresses slowly and is characterized by cough, asthma, dyspnea and shortness of breath. Previous studies have shown that cigarette smoke ...
May 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research finds age of your brain and body can appear many years older (or younger) than your chronological age
While age is commonly understood as the number of years you have been alive, different organs and tissues may age at different rates. This means your biological age may not necessarily be the same as your chronological age.
Apr 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Trial success for liver disease breath test
Cambridge-based company Owlstone Medical, co-founded by alumnus Billy Boyle, has experienced trial success for its liver disease breath test, following a study involving patients from Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Apr 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is sepsis? How to spot, manage and prevent it
South African television personality, Derek Watts, recently shared that he was suffering from sepsis and "would basically have to learn to walk again." Sepsis, a life threatening condition, happens when the body has an excessive ...
Apr 24, 2023
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Medical research
Lung organoids could replace animal testing and boost success in clinical trials
Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab, which they say will accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs and reduce reliance on animal testing.
Apr 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Attention to disease naming and framing can shape public health attitudes, perceptions
Research from Associate Professor of Medical and Linguistic Anthropology T.S. Harvey demonstrates how a disease's name can have a significant impact on the public's perception, attitude and behavior toward the disease. Disease ...
Apr 12, 2023
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Pediatrics
Children born preterm are more likely to have asthma or COPD in adulthood, shows large study
Breathing problems are among the most common problems that babies born preterm have after birth. A new study of over 2.6 million people from Finland and Norway shows that such problems may extend at least up to middle age. ...
Mar 30, 2023
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