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Tuberculosis linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds

A population-wide observational study to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) shows an association between tuberculosis (TB) and cancer, with those with current or previous TB more likely to have a diagnosis of a variety of cancers, including lung, blood, gynaecological and colorectal cancers.

1 Apr 2024

Medical debt is associated with population health and increased mortality

The association between medical debt and population health outcomes in the US.

7 Mar 2024

Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women

A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties—finds research published online in the journal Thorax.

14 Feb 2024

Early onset of menstruation and menopause associated with increased risk of COPD

The association between female reproductive factors and the risk of developing COPD.

14 Feb 2024

Understanding how natural genetic variation contributes to adaptive responses to low oxygen

Humans are still evolving, and Tatum Simonson, PhD, founder and co-director of the Center for Physiological Genomics of Low Oxygen at University of California School of Medicine, plans to use evolution to improve healthcare for all.

12 Feb 2024

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

Recent research in Scientific Reports reveals a dose-response relationship between dietary niacin intake and reduced prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting niacin's potential role in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in COPD patients.

8 Feb 2024

Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans

Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access, a new Yale-led study reveals.

6 Feb 2024

The health effects of using gaseous fuels for household cooking and heating

Researchers examined the evidence on the health effects of the use of gaseous fuels for heating and cooking in various countries.

6 Feb 2024

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have transformed the treatment of blood cancers in recent years. And there have been positive signs the "living drugs" can be harnessed against other diseases, like autoimmune disorders.

2 Feb 2024

Study shows how low dose of cadmium produces deleterious stress in lung epithelial cells

Cigarette smoke exposure is associated with the development and severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which is the third leading cause of death worldwide.

2 Feb 2024

Enterprise Therapeutics closes £26 million ($33.1 million) Series B follow-on financing

Enterprise Therapeutics Ltd (Enterprise), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapies to improve the lives of patients suffering from respiratory disease, today announced that it has closed a £26 million ($33.1 million USD) Series B follow-on financing round, led by Panakes Partners.

From Enterprise Therapeutics Ltd 31 Jan 2024

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

The global and regional prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

30 Jan 2024

Scientists discover a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension

A team led by Dr. Guadalupe Sabio at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension.

22 Jan 2024

Can yoga improve your prostate health?

The potential benefits of yoga in improving prostate health.

19 Jan 2024

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic diseases and improving physical and mental health.

18 Jan 2024

Palliative telecare provides lasting quality of life improvements for chronically ill patients

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team intervention, provided by phone, leads to persistent improvements in depression, anxiety, and quality of life for people managing chronic illnesses.

16 Jan 2024

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Ordering a palliative care consultation by "default" – via an automatic order programmed into the electronic medical record that doctors may cancel if they choose – is an effective strategy to give more hospitalized patients the opportunity to benefit from palliative care, and sooner, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Jan 2024

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

15 Jan 2024

Gum bacteria fuel COPD through immune cell activation

Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear.

12 Jan 2024

Passive smoking associated with significant increases in the risk of nine health outcomes including lung and breast cancer

Researchers assess and quantify the adverse health effects of second-hand smoke exposure.

12 Jan 2024

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Latest Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Tuberculosis linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds

Medical debt is associated with population health and increased mortality

Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women

Early onset of menstruation and menopause associated with increased risk of COPD

Understanding how natural genetic variation contributes to adaptive responses to low oxygen

Higher dietary niacin intake linked to lower COPD risk, study finds

Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans

The health effects of using gaseous fuels for household cooking and heating

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

Study shows how low dose of cadmium produces deleterious stress in lung epithelial cells

Enterprise Therapeutics closes £26 million ($33.1 million) Series B follow-on financing

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

Scientists discover a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension

Can yoga improve your prostate health?

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

Palliative telecare provides lasting quality of life improvements for chronically ill patients

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

Gum bacteria fuel COPD through immune cell activation

Passive smoking associated with significant increases in the risk of nine health outcomes including lung and breast cancer

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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