Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

November 3, 2014November 3, 2014

Celebrities Raise Their Voices With “Lung Force” In Support Of Lung Cancer Awareness

Lung Cancer, News

To raise awareness and funds to support the battle against lung cancer in women, actress and author Valerie Harper, Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel, Grammy-nominated country music star Kellie Pickler, and Mackena Bell are teaming up ... Read more

November 3, 2014November 6, 2015

Overweight Children Misinterpret Asthma Symptoms, Might Overuse Medication

Asthma, News

A recent study published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), the official scientific journal of the American Association of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, shows that obese children ... Read more

November 1, 2014December 1, 2014

VolitionRx Presents Positive Data From Pilot Lung Cancer Study

Lung Cancer, News

Last week, VolitionRx Limited presented the results of their pilot lung cancer study at the Science for Business BioWin Day 2014 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The BioWin Day conference takes place every two years and is ... Read more

October 31, 2014October 31, 2014

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Now Considered Standard Care For Inoperable Patients With Early Stage Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer, News

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH presented data at the 2014 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology, demonstrating that “stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can now be considered as standard of care ... Read more

October 22, 2014November 5, 2015

Nano-Researchers Develop Disposable Lung Infection Detector That Can Be Managed Through Smartphones By Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Cystic Fibrosis, News

A $1.3 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is slated to fund the research of engineers at The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, UC Irvine who are working to ... Read more

October 13, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation Hosts Benefit Concert and Tribute to Phil Everly Featuring Paul Simon

COPD, News

“A Tribute to Phil Everly” benefit concert will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at the home of Sylvia Roberts in Nashville, Tennessee ... Read more

October 2, 2014October 2, 2014

Transplanting Non-Traditional Donor Lungs Can Save Patients With End-Stage Lung Disease

News

According to a recent study published yesterday in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, non-traditional donor lungs can save more lives. For patients with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation can improve their ... Read more

September 29, 2014November 5, 2015

Lung Function in US Cystic Fibrosis Patients Superior To CF Patients in UK

Cystic Fibrosis, News

According to a recent study comparing data from 2010 concerning the lung function of children and young adults with cystic fibrosis in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom ... Read more

January 2, 2014January 2, 2015

Smoking Is Connected With Loss of Y Chromosome In Men

News

A new study from Uppsala University published in Science in December demonstrated that smoking and the loss of the Y chromosome in men’s blood cells are connected. Researchers in the past have demonstrated ... Read more