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February 10, 2017February 10, 2017

New Genetic Risk Markers for COPD Seen to Overlap with Other Lung Diseases

COPD, News

New genetic markers have been found for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a large research study, which included more than 15,000 COPD patients. Some of the risk genes for COPD were ... Read more

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017

SmartVest Airway Clearance System Cuts Bronchiectasis Healthcare Costs, Study Says

Bronchiectasis, News

Electromed’s SmartVest Airway Clearance System can substantially reduce the healthcare services that bronchiectasis patients need, saving them $3,045 annually, a study says. The research, “Cost-Effective Analysis of Using High Frequency Chest Wall ... Read more

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

Does Viewing Informational Video Blogs Engage Patients? Results Say Yes

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Online video blogs, also known as vlogs, can be a useful tool to educate and inform people about specific medical conditions, including lung diseases, and can help both doctors and their ... Read more

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017

Children with Asthma Four Times More Likely to Have Kidney Stones, Study Shows

Asthma, News

Children with asthma are four times more likely to have kidney stones than children without asthma, Cleveland Clinic researchers found. The study, “Co-Occurrence of Asthma and Nephrolithiasis in Children,” was ... Read more

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017

International Experts Update Guidelines for Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis

Cystic Fibrosis, News

An international group of experts has updated the guidelines for the definite diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF), which will help clinicians make a correct diagnoses and offer personalized therapies to their ... Read more

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017

New Online Resource Aims to Educate and Assist IPF Patients and Caregivers

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

ProPatient has partnered with the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) to develop a new online resource for people affected by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). ... Read more

February 2, 2017February 1, 2017

BU Medical School Researcher Awarded $5.9M to Study Biology of Pneumonia

News, Pneumonia

A professor at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has been awarded a $5.9 million Outstanding Investigator grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the biology of ... Read more

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017

Reduced Infant Lung Function an Indicator of Chronic Asthma in Young Adults, Study Shows

Asthma, News

Reduced lung function in infants points to chronic asthma in young adults, according to a recent study. The findings suggest that asthma may be caused by abnormal lung development and growth ... Read more

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017

Anxiety, Depression May Increase Mortality Among Lung Cancer Patients

Lung Cancer, News

Patients who are diagnosed with cancer can experience significant emotional distress. Now a study has shown that anxiety and depression may increase mortality among patients who have advanced lung cancer. ... Read more

January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

‘Mini Lungs’ May Help Determine Which Therapies Best Suit Patients with IPF

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

“Mini lungs” created from the tissue of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients could be used to predict which of two medications would effectively treat them, according to a new study. The lung ... Read more