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Protein May Be Strongest Indicator Of Rare Lung Disease, Study Shows
Researchers have discovered
a protein in the lungs that
can help in determining
progression of the rare lung
disease idiopathic pulmonary
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Hydrogen Peroxide Marshals Immune System
Using the zebrafish as an
animal model, researchers
have discovered that the
body uses hydrogen peroxide
to sound the alarm when a
tissue has been injured. As
a direct result of this
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Broccoli May Help Protect Against Respiratory Conditions Like Asthma
A naturally occurring
compound found in broccoli
and other cruciferous
vegetables may help protect
against respiratory
... > full story
Pollution-related Asthma May Start In The Womb
Children born in areas with
increased traffic-related
pollution may be at greater
risk of developing asthma
due to genetic changes
acquired in the womb,
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Adults With Asthma Not Getting Their Flu Shots: At-Risk Population Under Vaccinated
June 22, 2009 — Because of increased risk of complications from influenza, vaccination of adults and children with asthma is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The Healthy People 2010 ... > full story -
Lung Disease: Top Notch Decisions In The Developing Airways Bring Insights Into Lung Disease
June 16, 2009 — In the normal lung, the airways are lined by a balanced mixture of ciliated, secretory and neuroendocrine cells which perform functions as diverse as air humidification, detoxification, and clearance ... > full story -
Breakthrough In Understanding Severe Asthma Has Potential For New Treatment
June 16, 2009 — Scientists believe they have discovered a key element in the development of chronic asthma. Their research explains why the structure and function of asthmatic airways are changed or ''remodeled'' ... > full story -
Lethal Cancer Knocked Down By One-two Drug Punch
June 8, 2009 — Scientists have developed a new approach to treating leukemia, one that targets leukemia-proliferating cells with drugs that are already on the market. The research team identified a gene involved ... > full story -
Asthma Rates And Where You Live
June 8, 2009 — A new study shows how neighborhood characteristics play a significant role in childhood ... > full story -
Sleuths Follow Lung Stem Cells For Generations To Shed Light On Healing
June 5, 2009 — More than one kind of stem cell is required to support the upkeep and repair of the lungs, according to a new study. Scientists painstakingly followed and counted genetically labeled cells in the ... > full story -
Ways To Predict Exercise-induced Asthma And Its Severity Without Requiring An Exercise Challenge
June 4, 2009 — Two new studies have explored the potential use of two simple tests for not only predicting whether someone has exercise-induced asthma (EIA) but also its severity, without subjecting the patient to ... > full story -
Obesity Does Not Worsen Asthma, But May Reduce Response To Medications
June 4, 2009 — Obesity has been linked to whole host of conditions, ranging from heart disease to diabetes and cancer. Previous research has suggested that being overweight or obese also raises your risk of ... > full story -
Caffeine Shown As Effective At Reducing Exercise-induced Asthma Symptoms As An Albuterol Inhaler
June 1, 2009 — A study found that the ingestion of caffeine within an hour of exercise can reduce the symptoms of exercise induced asthma ... > full story -
Novel Mechanism Of Action Of Corticosteroids In Allergic Diseases
May 25, 2009 — New research may explain the effectiveness of common treatments for allergic inflammation and may point the way to targets for new treatments for allergic ... > full story
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