Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
FDA Approves New Drug for Antibiotic-Resistant Lung Disease
Arikayce approved to treat lung disease caused by Mycobacterium avium complex bacteria
Nintedanib Plus Sildenafil No Better Than Nintedanib in IPF
No benefit with sildenafil in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with severe impairment in gas exchange
Grip Strength Tied to Pulmonary Function in Older Women
Dose-dependent positive association seen in cohort of community-dwelling Korean women aged ≥65
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Interstitial Lung Disease
Findings include both high-attenuation areas, interstitial lung abnormalities on scans
Factors Predictive of Escalated Care in Infant Bronchiolitis ID’d
Include oxygen saturation < 90 percent, nasal flaring/grunting, apnea, retractions, age ≤2 months
Metabolite Analysis IDs Pathways Associated With WTC-Lung Injury
Findings in small study of firefighters with World Trade Center Lung Injury
Chronic Vaping Exerts Biological Effects on Lung
On visual inspection by bronchoscopy, airways of e-cigarette users appeared friable and erythematous
August 2018 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for August 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
E-Cigarette Vapor Condensate Toxic to Alveolar Macrophages
Vapor condensate cytotoxic at lower concentrations than e-cigarette liquid, results in increased apoptosis
Will Lunar and Planet Dust Be Health Concerns of the Future?
Prolonged exposure could impair airway and lung function and increase risk of diseases like cancer
