Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What we've learned about managing COVID-19 pneumonia
How we now treat COVID-19 pneumonia compared to 12 months ago makes a significant difference to survival.
May 19, 2021
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two-fifths of US seniors with COPD have poor access to pulmonary rehabilitation
Approximately two-fifths of Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation services due to their distance from rehab centers, according to research ...
May 19, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers identify genes responsible for loss of lung function
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease caused by cigarette smoking that reduces lung function and causes difficulty breathing. It is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Current treatments for COPD ...
May 11, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
People living with HIV more likely to get sick with, die from COVID-19
Over the past year, studies have revealed that certain pre-existing conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure, can increase a person's risk of dying from COVID-19. New research shows that individuals living ...
May 11, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Exercise can help support recovery of patients with lasting COVID symptoms, study finds
Patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19 who completed a six-week, supervised rehabilitation program demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, according to ...
May 7, 2021
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Cardiology
Only half of heart disease patients get a flu shot
People with heart disease are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including the coronavirus. Yet, new research finds that only half of Americans with a history of heart disease ...
May 5, 2021
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Medical research
3D 'lung-on-a-chip' model developed to test new therapies for COVID-19 and other lung conditions
Globally, lung failure is one of the leading causes of death. Many conditions can affect and damage the lungs, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, influenza, pneumonia, and, most recently, COVID-19. To ...
May 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds disparities in colorectal cancer screenings
Patients with one or more health conditions are more likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than those without comorbidities, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. However, patients with five ...
May 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?
Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to remind people who is more at risk of serious coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms, which can vary widely. Some people have no symptoms at all, while others ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Health
Exercise reduces risk of airway disease
Exercise appears to reduce the long-term risk of bronchiectasis, a potentially serious disease of the airways, according to a study published in the journal Radiology.
Apr 27, 2021
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