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Scattered X-Rays Reveal Diseased Tissue
October 22, 2012 Severe lung diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. To date they have been difficult to diagnose at an early stage. Scientists have now developed an X-ray technology to do just ... > full story -
Difficulty Breathing, Chest Pain, and Cough Key Symptoms for Embolism
October 22, 2012 Difficulty breathing, chest pain, and cough may sound like symptoms of a heart attack; however, new research shows that these are the key symptoms for pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal blockage ... > full story -
Mold Exposure at Home Could Increase Risk for Sarcoidosis
October 22, 2012 People who are exposed to mold in their homes could be at an increased risk for sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung ... > full story -
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Roflumilast Improves Lung Function After 6 Months Compared With Placebo
October 22, 2012 Roflumilast was associated with significant improvements in lung function in patients with moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after six months of treatment compared with ... > full story -
Poverty, Rural Living Linked to Increased COPD Mortality in the US
October 22, 2012 New research underscores the widespread disparities associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality by state, poverty level, and urban vs rural ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Likely Origins of Vertebrate Air Breathing
October 16, 2012 Scientists have identified what they think is the ancestral trait that allowed for the evolution of air breathing in ... > full story -
Can Vaccines Be Delivered Via the Lungs Instead of by Injection?
October 15, 2012 In addition to the obvious benefit of eliminating the need for an injection, new vaccine delivery methods via the lungs offer particular advantages for protecting against infectious agents that enter ... > full story -
New Research Moves Scientists Closer to Lung Cancer Blood Test
October 15, 2012 Early signs of lung cancer could be diagnosed using a simple blood test following a new ... > full story -
Early Exposure to Cigarette Smoke Leads to Greater Risk for Respiratory Disease
October 15, 2012 New research reveals cigarette smoke adversely affects the developing human airway, especially in prematurity. Fetuses and premature babies exposed to cigarette smoke are at greater risk for ... > full story -
Exposure to Traffic Air Pollution in Infancy Impairs Lung Function in Children
October 12, 2012 Exposure to ambient air pollution from traffic during infancy is associated with lung function deficits in children up to eight years of age, particularly among children sensitized to common ... > full story
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