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Common Stem Cell in Heart and Lung Development Explains Adaption for Life on Land
Biologists have known that
the co-development of the
cardiovascular and pulmonary
systems is a recent
evolutionary adaption to
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New Study Describes Imaging Findings in H7N9 Influenza
H7N9 pneumonia is
characterized by imaging
findings that differentiate
it from other types of
pneumonia, including rapidly
progressive changes in the
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Promising New Approach to Treatment of Lung Cancer
Researchers have developed a
new drug delivery system
that allows inhalation of
chemotherapeutic drugs to
help treat lung cancer, and
in laboratory and animal
... > full story
'Magic Bullet’ Nanomedicine Developed for Acute Lung Injury
Researchers have devised a
‘magic bullet’
nanomedicine which could
become the first effective
treatment for Acute Lung
Injury or ALI, a condition
... > full story
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For Lung Transplant, Researchers Surprised to Learn Bigger Appears to Be Better
August 1, 2013 — Transplant teams have long tried to match the size of donor lungs to the size of the recipient as closely as possible, concerned that lungs of the wrong size could lead to poor lung function and poor ... > full story -
Protein Complex Linked to Cancer Growth May Also Help Fight Tumors
July 22, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a gene expression signature that may lead to new immune therapies for lung cancer patients. They found that NF-κB, a protein complex known to promote tumor growth, ... > full story -
COPD Increases Risk of Developing Cerebral Microbleeds
July 19, 2013 — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with an increased risk of developing cerebral microbleeds, according to a new ... > full story -
Even Healthy-Looking Smokers Have Early Cell Damage Which Destroys Necessary Genetic Programming
July 16, 2013 — Smokers who've received a clean bill of health from their doctor may believe cigarettes haven't harmed their lungs. However, researchers have found that even smokers who seem healthy have damaged ... > full story -
Vaccinated Children: A Powerful Protection for Older Adults
July 10, 2013 — Children who receive a vaccine to prevent blood and ear infections, appear to be reducing the spread of pneumonia to the rest of the population, especially their grandparents and other older ... > full story -
Curcumin May Protect Premature Infants' Lungs
July 2, 2013 — Curry spice provides protective qualities for premature infants' lungs, study ... > full story -
Acid Reflux Surgery Could Help Prevent Rejection in Lung Transplant Patients
June 28, 2013 — A procedure to treat acid reflux could help prevent chronic rejection in lung transplant patients, according to a new ... > full story -
Chronic Drinking and Exposure to Particulate Matter Dramatically Decreases Lung Function
June 13, 2013 — Alveolar macrophage (AM) function plays a critical role in protecting the lungs by removing particulates. Chronic drinking causes persistent oxidative stress in the lungs, leading to impaired AM ... > full story -
Rapid Change in China Brings Significant Improvements in Health
June 6, 2013 — In China between 1990 and 2010, communicable disease and child mortality decreased while life expectancy increased. But China faces significant challenges. The top five causes of health loss are ... > full story -
Targeted Therapy Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
June 1, 2013 — Non-small cell lung cancer patients whose tumor cells had an abnormal ALK gene fared better if treated with crizotinib, a targeted therapy, than with traditional chemotherapy. Median progression-free ... > full story
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