Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

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Ozone exposure at birth linked to increased risk of developing asthma in childhood

A long-term study of the health of Canadian children has found that exposure to ozone (O3), a common air pollutant, at birth was associated with an 82 percent increased risk of developing asthma by age three.

21 May 2018

Combining data from wearable technology and AI may help predict onset of diseases

A team of Waterloo researchers found that applying artificial intelligence to the right combination of data retrieved from wearable technology may detect whether your health is failing.

16 May 2018

Researchers develop new computational method to assess lung function

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a new computational way of analysing X-ray images of lungs, which could herald a breakthrough in the diagnosis and assessment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other lung diseases.

10 May 2018

FDA seeks order of permanent injunction to stop two stem cell clinics from marketing stem cell products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in two complaints filed today in federal court, is seeking permanent injunctions to stop two stem cell clinics from marketing stem cell products without FDA approval and for significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements.

10 May 2018

Study links occupational exposures with higher incidence of COPD

An international team led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has provided new evidence about the role of occupational exposures as an important risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

9 May 2018

Powered stapler use linked to reduced rates of bleeding complications in VATS lobectomy patients

Bleeding complications dropped by nearly half when surgeons used a powered stapler as opposed to a manual device in what researchers say is the first real-world assessment of the two technologies in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer.

4 May 2018

COPD-related inflammation prevented in experimental model

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, is believed to be the third most common cause of death worldwide. However, because the underlying mechanism is still largely unknown, today's treatments can only slow progression of the disease.

3 May 2018

New population of lung stem cells may be key for regenerating airways after injury

The human airway is a system of branching tubes that connects the nose and mouth with the lungs and allows us to inhale air, extract the vital oxygen, and exhale the waste product carbon dioxide.

12 Apr 2018

ATS Foundation and Insmed to provide $50,000 funding for NTM lung disease research

The ATS Foundation is pleased to announce a new ATS Foundation/Insmed Research Award in Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Lung Disease, which will provide one year of funding support in the amount of $50,000.

12 Apr 2018

Researchers suggest alternative therapy for heart attack patients with beta blocker intolerance

Beta blockers have become a prescription drug staple for recovering heart attack patients. However, these blood pressure-reducing medications cannot be tolerated by many patients who are at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, including those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, the elderly, and diabetics.

10 Apr 2018

Study finds high COPD prevalence among China's adult population

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is widespread in China with 8.6 percent of the country's adult population - almost 100 million people -suffering from the chronic lung disease, according to a new Tulane University study published in The Lancet.

10 Apr 2018

Effective pulmonary rehabilitation for persons with COPD in Germany

In Germany, 13.2% of the population older than 40 are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By 2020, COPD will be the third most common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

29 Mar 2018

UC researcher granted patent for potential pulmonary infection treatment

A researcher in the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine has been granted a U.S. patent for a potential treatment for a pulmonary infection in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

27 Mar 2018

Measles infection in early childhood could contribute to later COPD

In a new Respirology study, having measles—a highly contagious respiratory infection—during early childhood was linked with an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in middle age, but only in adults with asthma and a considerable history of smoking.

21 Mar 2018

Researchers identify new treatment targets for lung diseases using big data

Every year, approximately 12 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and 120,000 die from it. For people with COPD, Haemophilus influenzae, a bacterium, can be particularly dangerous.

20 Mar 2018

Genetic variant discovery could improve safety, effectiveness of drugs for asthma and COPD

Research from the University of Liverpool, published today in Lancet Respiratory Medicine, identifies a genetic variant that could improve the safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids, drugs that are used to treat a range of common and rare conditions including asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

16 Mar 2018

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Latest Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Ozone exposure at birth linked to increased risk of developing asthma in childhood

Combining data from wearable technology and AI may help predict onset of diseases

Researchers develop new computational method to assess lung function

FDA seeks order of permanent injunction to stop two stem cell clinics from marketing stem cell products

Study links occupational exposures with higher incidence of COPD

Powered stapler use linked to reduced rates of bleeding complications in VATS lobectomy patients

COPD-related inflammation prevented in experimental model

New population of lung stem cells may be key for regenerating airways after injury

ATS Foundation and Insmed to provide $50,000 funding for NTM lung disease research

Researchers suggest alternative therapy for heart attack patients with beta blocker intolerance

Study finds high COPD prevalence among China's adult population

Effective pulmonary rehabilitation for persons with COPD in Germany

UC researcher granted patent for potential pulmonary infection treatment

Measles infection in early childhood could contribute to later COPD

Researchers identify new treatment targets for lung diseases using big data

Genetic variant discovery could improve safety, effectiveness of drugs for asthma and COPD

Study finds underreporting of mining-related injuries and illness in Illinois

Environmental exposures affect genes linked to respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry

Respiratory disease patients with arthritis struggle to use complex inhalers

Women exposed to cleaning products suffer decreased lung function, finds study

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