Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

January 22, 2016January 25, 2016

Nanomedicine for Lung Cancer, COPD to Be Developed in Joint Malaysian-Harvard Venture

COPD, Lung Cancer, News

Malaysian researchers are collaborating with experts at Harvard University with the aim of revolutionizing lung disease treatment through the application of nanomedicine in sites of difficult access. The goal of ... Read more

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016

COPD, Chronic Bronchitis Patients Report Improved Symptoms With Mucus-Thinning Device

News

Canada-based Trudell Medical International has developed a drug-free device called Aerobika, an easy to use, clinically supported technology for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis that helps in clearing ... Read more

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016

Rights to Patent for Lung Cancer Prevention Drug Iloprost Acquired by VisionGate

Lung Cancer, News

VisionGate, a Phoenix-based company focused on the early detection of lung cancer, recently announced that it has acquired exclusive rights to the University of Colorado’s patent for Iloprost for lung cancer ... Read more

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016

Rapid Breath Test Patented for Potential Quick Diagnosis of TB and Other Lung Diseases

Cystic Fibrosis, News, Pneumonia

A researcher and associate professor at the University of New Mexico who holds seven patents that involve technology to quickly diagnose tuberculosis and other lung diseases has patented a rapid diagnostic ... Read more

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016

Research Links Autism Risk With Prenatal Exposure to Asthma Medications

Asthma, News

Findings from a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that children whose mothers took specific asthma drugs during pregnancy may be at a slightlyincreased risk of autism. In the ... Read more

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016

Lung Cancer Found to Be Stigmatized by Patients, Caregivers, Public, and Health Professionals

Lung Cancer, News

In a study recently published in the journal PLOS One, lung cancer was reported to be stigmatized by patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public. The study, “Attitudes and ... Read more

January 6, 2016January 6, 2016

SDSU Researchers Working on Extinguishing Thirdhand Smoke

COPD, News

Contrary to what some people often think, the chemical constituents of cigarette smoke do not vanish into thin air, but they settle into, accumulate, and are stored in the surrounding environment, such ... Read more

January 5, 2016January 6, 2016

LARIAT Clinical Trial Opens to Pulmonary Hypertension Patients with ILD

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Irving, Texas, recently announced that it has enrolled the first patient with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) in ... Read more

December 29, 2015December 29, 2015

Asthma Patients May Be More Physically Active than Non-asthmatics

News

According to a recent study, patients with asthma were more physically active than non-asthmatics, and women with higher levels of activity displayed poorer asthma control than equally active men. The ... Read more

December 28, 2015December 28, 2015

Afatinib Appears To Be Better First-Line Option For EGFR-mutated Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer, News

According to clinical results recently presented at the ESMO Asia 2015 Congress in Singapore, patients with EGFR-activating mutations in advanced lung cancer have more clinical benefits from being treated with ... Read more