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November 11, 2016November 11, 2016

Tiny Lab-grown Human Lungs Transplanted into Mice, Advancing Disease Research

Asthma, News

University researchers have successfully transplanted a set of miniature lab-grown human lungs derived from stem cells into mice — a feat that will lead to more specific studies of various ... Read more

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016

Lung Cancer Patients Asked to Join Data Registry Aiming for Better Trials and Treatments

Lung Cancer, News

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF), the American Lung Association (ALA) and AltaVoice — formerly known as PatientCrossroads — recently announced the start of a joint Lung Cancer Registry to gather ... Read more

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016

Can Certain Odors Worsen Airway Diseases? Researchers Think So

Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, News

Olfactory receptors, a group of proteins that are activated by certain odors in the nose, can also be found in bronchi cells, where they regulate the way these cells work, ... Read more

November 7, 2016November 10, 2016

Scientists Find that Smoking a Pack a Day Causes About 150 Mutations in Lung Cells per Year

Lung Cancer, News

Scientists have uncovered the genomic mutations and DNA methylation patterns likely caused by tobacco smoke in 17 types of cancerous tumors. DNA methylation is a mechanism used by cells to control gene ... Read more

November 7, 2016November 7, 2016

Research Team Will Collaborate to Study Underlying Causes of Asthma Exacerbations

Asthma, News

Owlstone Medical and Imperial College London recently announced the establishment of a new collaboration to study the underlying causes of exacerbations in people with severe asthma. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates ... Read more

November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

Preclinical Studies Show Promise for Cystic Fibrosis Therapy in Early Clinical Testing

Cystic Fibrosis, News

SPX-101, an investigational drug for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) being developed by Spyryx Biosciences, has shown to be a safe, stable, and efficient therapy in animal models of the ... Read more

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

Former NFL Linebacker Kicks Off 3rd Annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge

Lung Cancer, News

Former NFL linebacker Chris Draft is launching Team Draft’s third annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge this month. November is traditionally Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Team Draft was founded by ... Read more

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016

Regular Visits to the Dentist Connected to Decreased Risk of Pneumonia

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Regular visits to the dentist may decrease the risk of pneumonia by reducing mouth bacteria, according to a study presented at IDWeek 2016 Oct. 26-30 in New Orleans. The scientific meeting was attended ... Read more

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016

CF Therapy Candidate Resunab Granted Orphan Designation by European Commission

Cystic Fibrosis, News

The European Commission has granted Orphan Designation to Corbus Pharmaceuticals’ Resunab to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in the European Union. In the U.S., Resunab was granted both orphan drug and fast track designation as ... Read more

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

Phase 3 Trial Data Supports Effectiveness of Ofev in Treating IPF, Regardless of Disease Severity

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Analyses of data from two Phase 3 INPULSIS trials support using Ofev (nintedanib) for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The trials included IPF patients at different disease stages, and revealed that Ofev treatment is ... Read more