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New research finds remarkable similarity between infant's nose and lung cells

Cells from an infant's nose are remarkably similar to those found in the lungs, a discovery that could lead to much more precise diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other infant lung diseases, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

18 Oct 2016

Getting vaccinated can be best way to stay safe during flu season

Colder temps during the first months of fall are a stark reminder that people should start thinking about how to prevent the influenza virus, or the flu.

18 Oct 2016

Penn researchers identify new immune system mechanism to fight against infections

The innate immune system serves as a first-line defense, responding to infections almost immediately after a pathogen makes its way into the body.

17 Oct 2016

Pathogenicity of fungus in plants could provide clinical information about respiratory diseases

Researchers from UPM id reveal how mould from humidity caused by rotting fruits and vegetables unfolds a surprising strategy to infect plants.

17 Oct 2016

Lack of control over high-stress jobs may lead to early death, IU research finds

Previous academic research has found that having greater control over your job can help you manage work-related stress. But it's never suggested that it was a matter of life and death -- until now.

17 Oct 2016

Immune system plays important role in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, research reveals

A new paper, co-written by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, increases the understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)—one of the most common lethal genetic disorders—and points to potential therapeutic approaches.

14 Oct 2016

UIC researchers receive grant to study impact of diagnostic error on outcomes for pulmonary patients

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to study the impact of diagnostic error on outcomes for pulmonary patients and the use of lung-function testing in primary care.

13 Oct 2016

An inclusive approach to COPD research: an interview with Dr David Leather

About eight years ago the WHO put out a call saying that we needed data that better represented real world patients. Our ambition was to create evidence earlier in the life cycle of medicine that better represented the population that would...

11 Oct 2016

New research shows mother's milk helps baby to make copies of maternal immune cells

Scientists have long understood that mother's milk provides immune protection against some infectious agents through the transfer of antibodies, a process referred to as "passive immunity."

8 Oct 2016

Kessler Foundation receives Spinal Cord Injury Model System Grant from NIDILRR

Kessler Foundation has been awarded a Spinal Cord Injury Model System grant valued at $2,300,000 over 5 years (2016-2021) from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

7 Oct 2016

First comprehensive center opened in Tri-State area to mark new era in care of DMD patients

Nearly 1,000 boys in the New York Tri-State area have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and, until now, had to travel out of the state for comprehensive care.

7 Oct 2016

New study focuses on preserving microbe-fighting power of antibiotics

Of the 10 million prescriptions for antibiotics that emergency department physicians in the U.S. write each year, many are prescribed for known viral infections such as acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections, which do not respond to antibiotics.

7 Oct 2016

Climate change has negative consequences for patients' health, survey finds

A survey of international members of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) found that 96 percent of respondents agreed that climate change is occurring and 81 percent indicated that climate change has direct relevance to patient care.

7 Oct 2016

Penn Medicine awarded CDC grant to develop new approaches to combat antibiotic resistance

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded more than $1 million by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop new approaches to combat antibiotic resistance.

6 Oct 2016

Alcohol consumption at early age linked to increase of psychopathological symptoms

Alcohol consumption onset between eleven and thirteen years old is associated with an increased risk of psychological disorders in the future, according to a study conducted by the Complutense University of Madrid.

4 Oct 2016

Can vitamin D reduce asthma attacks? An interview with Professor Adrian Martineau

In the past vitamin D was just thought to be important in regulating calcium homeostasis and bone health as vitamin D deficiency is best known for causing rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

4 Oct 2016

Researchers find key risk factors for physical decline among survivors of ARDS

A new study by a team of Johns Hopkins researchers found that most survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) decline physically in the five years after hospital discharge, and those at higher levels of risk of decline are older and had greater medical problems prior to hospitalization for ARDS.

3 Oct 2016

Respiratory News and Research

New research finds remarkable similarity between infant's nose and lung cells

Getting vaccinated can be best way to stay safe during flu season

Penn researchers identify new immune system mechanism to fight against infections

Pathogenicity of fungus in plants could provide clinical information about respiratory diseases

Lack of control over high-stress jobs may lead to early death, IU research finds

Immune system plays important role in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, research reveals

UIC researchers receive grant to study impact of diagnostic error on outcomes for pulmonary patients

An inclusive approach to COPD research: an interview with Dr David Leather

New research shows mother's milk helps baby to make copies of maternal immune cells

Kessler Foundation receives Spinal Cord Injury Model System Grant from NIDILRR

First comprehensive center opened in Tri-State area to mark new era in care of DMD patients

New study focuses on preserving microbe-fighting power of antibiotics

Climate change has negative consequences for patients' health, survey finds

Penn Medicine awarded CDC grant to develop new approaches to combat antibiotic resistance

Alcohol consumption at early age linked to increase of psychopathological symptoms

Can vitamin D reduce asthma attacks? An interview with Professor Adrian Martineau

Researchers find key risk factors for physical decline among survivors of ARDS

Scientists find evidence of link between coronavirus and neurological disease

Researchers uncover pneumonia causing bacteria as trigger for autoimmune disease GBS

Household dust exposes people to potentially harmful chemicals, study finds

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