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Researchers Find Potential New Therapeutic Target for Treating Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
February 17, 2013 — Researchers have found a potential targeted therapy for patients with tobacco-associated non-small cell lung cancer. It is based on the newly identified oncogene IKBKE, which helps regulate immune ... > full story -
Lung Researchers Create New Air Sacs in Mouse Model of Emphysema Using a Novel Growth Factor
February 14, 2013 — In a study of mice, researchers have identified a new molecular pathway involved in the growth of tiny air sacs called alveoli that are crucial for breathing. The scientists say their experiments may ... > full story -
Frequently Prescribed Drug Used in Concerning Ways With Harmful Side Effects
February 6, 2013 — A popular class of drugs commonly used to treat sleep and mood symptoms continues to be frequently prescribed despite being known to have potentially life-threatening side ... > full story -
RNA Promotes Metastasis in Lung Cancer
February 5, 2013 — MALAT1, an RNA molecule, is a marker for progression of lung cancer. Researchers have now found out that MALAT1 activates metastasis-promoting genes in cancer cells. In mice, blocking of MALAT1 ... > full story -
Potential New Target in Fight Against 'Superbug'
January 30, 2013 — Researchers have discovered how an antibiotic-resistant superbug exploits oxygen-limited conditions in the lungs of patients with severe respiratory disease to ... > full story -
Genetic Test Identifies Small but Deadly Lung Cancers
January 29, 2013 — A novel genetic test can help identify small but aggressive lung tumors associated with poor survival, according to a new ... > full story -
Measuring the Consequence of Forest Fires on Public Health
January 27, 2013 — Pollution from forest fires is impacting the health of people with asthma and other chronic obstructive lung diseases, finds a new study. This study uses data from pharmacies and dispensaries to ... > full story -
Risk of Lung Cancer Death Has Risen Dramatically Among Women Smokers in Recent Decades
January 23, 2013 — Female smokers have a much greater risk of death from lung cancer and chronic obstructive lung disease in recent years than did female smokers 20 or 40 years ago, reflecting changes in smoking ... > full story -
GP Judgement Not Enough to Accurately Diagnose Cases of Pneumonia, Study Suggests
January 23, 2013 — Pneumonia cannot be accurately diagnosed solely on a doctor’s analysis of symptoms and patient history, according to new ... > full story -
Smoking Cessation More Successful for Cancer Patients Who Quit Before Surgery
January 23, 2013 — Lung and head and neck cancer patients who smoked before surgery are more likely to relapse than those who had quit before surgery, researchers say. They found that smoking-relapse prevention ... > full story
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