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Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Research reveals that loneliness is linked to numerous diseases observationally, but genetic analysis shows it's likely a marker rather than a cause.

18 Sep 2024

Loneliness may not be a direct cause of disease

A study reveals loneliness correlates with 13 illness categories, highlighting its role as a potential proxy marker rather than a direct risk factor.

17 Sep 2024

The Key Role of iPSC-Derived Microglia in Research and Drug Discovery

Dr. Tilman explains the functions of iPSC-derived microglia and their relevance to conditions like Alzheimer’s.

From Axol Bioscience Ltd 17 Sep 2024

Study highlights physician and patient interest in climate-conscious healthcare

Concerns about the environmental impact of healthcare decisions rarely enter into conversations between patients and physicians.

13 Sep 2024

No difference in health outcomes between 24-hour and 15-hour oxygen therapy

There were no differences in quality of life, symptoms, hospital admissions or mortality between a group of patients with pulmonary disease and low oxygen levels in the blood that received oxygen therapy at home for 24 hours a day, and a group that received the same therapy for 15 hours a day, according to a study from Lund University in Sweden.

12 Sep 2024

Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 16 on August 29, 2024, entitled, "Leukocyte telomere length and attrition in association with disease severity in cystic fibrosis patients."

12 Sep 2024

Preclinical blood test could predict severe respiratory conditions

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

10 Sep 2024

Voice changes detected by smartphone may signal COPD symptom flare-ups

Changes in people's voices recoded on a smartphone can signal a serious flare up in symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a pilot study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024

Study links air pollution and limited green spaces to higher respiratory hospitalization risk

Long-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024

EBCare mask revolutionizes breath analysis with affordable, continuous monitoring

Wearable “Smart Mask” Monitors Disease By Capturing And Analyzing Exhaled Breaths

29 Aug 2024

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients better manage their health from their own homes.

29 Aug 2024

New study develops enhanced mortality prediction model for COPD patients

Innovative probabilistic graph models identify unique factors linked to COPD mortality, paving the way for targeted interventions and improved patient outcomes.

28 Aug 2024

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Study found that 69% of hospitalized COPD patients misused inhalers, with 66% making critical errors, and 14% having insufficient Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF), even after training.

25 Aug 2024

Novel drug-carrying molecule slips past the lung's natural defenses to cure disease

A drug-carrying molecule designed to cure disease by slipping past the lung's natural defenses offers new hope for people with chronic or deadly respiratory diseases, say its creators, researchers in assistant professor Liheng Cai's Soft Biomatter Lab at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.

22 Aug 2024

Improving COPD outcomes through enhanced inhaler education and technique

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler use is needed to improve health outcomes, according to two new articles. The articles are published in the July 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal.

21 Aug 2024

UC Davis Health experts urge wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with respiratory diseases

A multidisciplinary team of UC Davis Health experts are calling on health systems to create wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with preexisting respiratory diseases.

19 Aug 2024

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

The long-term subjective cognitive decline risk associated with Herpes zoster infections.

19 Aug 2024

Health-based action plan offers protection for COPD and asthma patients from wildfires

Communities impacted by increased wildfire activity and smoke can use a population health-based action plan to help alleviate health risks, particularly for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a new perspective article.

14 Aug 2024

Study reveals the prevalence and size distribution of solid lung nodules in non-smokers

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants.

13 Aug 2024

Upper respiratory microbiome shows age, sex, and lifestyle impacts, study finds

A Dutch study analyzed the upper respiratory tract microbiome across various age groups, finding significant associations between microbial composition, age, sex, and lifestyle factors like smoking and antibiotic use.

5 Aug 2024

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Latest Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Loneliness may not be a direct cause of disease

The Key Role of iPSC-Derived Microglia in Research and Drug Discovery

Study highlights physician and patient interest in climate-conscious healthcare

No difference in health outcomes between 24-hour and 15-hour oxygen therapy

Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

Preclinical blood test could predict severe respiratory conditions

Voice changes detected by smartphone may signal COPD symptom flare-ups

Study links air pollution and limited green spaces to higher respiratory hospitalization risk

EBCare mask revolutionizes breath analysis with affordable, continuous monitoring

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

New study develops enhanced mortality prediction model for COPD patients

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Novel drug-carrying molecule slips past the lung's natural defenses to cure disease

Improving COPD outcomes through enhanced inhaler education and technique

UC Davis Health experts urge wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with respiratory diseases

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

Health-based action plan offers protection for COPD and asthma patients from wildfires

Study reveals the prevalence and size distribution of solid lung nodules in non-smokers

Upper respiratory microbiome shows age, sex, and lifestyle impacts, study finds

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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