Breathing easier: Nature-inspired treatments could relieve acute respiratory distress

by Barbara Pinho,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are looking to nature for inspiration on how to treat acute respiratory distress s

Updated on: August 30,2024

Breathing easier: Nature-inspired treatments could relieve acute respiratory distress

by Barbara Pinho,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are looking to nature for inspiration on how to treat acute respiratory distress s

Updated on:August 30,2024

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on: April 19,2025

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on:April 19,2025

Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55

by COPD FoundationDistribution of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Trajectory from COPD Cohort Studies, Based on Presence or Absence of GOLD Grade ≥2 at the Final Exam. Credit:Chronic Obstru

Updated on: November 30,2024

Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55

by COPD FoundationDistribution of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Trajectory from COPD Cohort Studies, Based on Presence or Absence of GOLD Grade ≥2 at the Final Exam. Credit:Chronic Obstru

Updated on:November 30,2024

Apolipoprotein E's Critical Role in Monocyte-Derived Alveolar Macrophage Development and Pulmonary Low-Grade Inflammation

Updated on: August 08,2024

Apolipoprotein E's Critical Role in Monocyte-Derived Alveolar Macrophage Development and Pulmonary Low-Grade Inflammation

Updated on:August 08,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on: July 17,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on:July 17,2024

Rethinking COPD diagnosis to improve accuracy and early detection

Updated on: June 16,2025

Rethinking COPD diagnosis to improve accuracy and early detection

Updated on:June 16,2025

Study: Roles of PEDF in exercise-induced suppression of senescence and its impact on lung pathology in mice

by Impact Journals LLCCredit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205976A new research paper titled "Roles of pigment epithelium-derived factor in exercise-induced suppression of senescen

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study: Roles of PEDF in exercise-induced suppression of senescence and its impact on lung pathology in mice

by Impact Journals LLCCredit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205976A new research paper titled "Roles of pigment epithelium-derived factor in exercise-induced suppression of senescen

Updated on:July 17,2024

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on: March 27,2024

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on:March 27,2024

Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMRI images of a child with cystic fibrosis: Mucus deposits, widening of the bronchi, and thickening of the bronchial walls are clearly visible in the lungs

Updated on: July 11,2024

Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMRI images of a child with cystic fibrosis: Mucus deposits, widening of the bronchi, and thickening of the bronchial walls are clearly visible in the lungs

Updated on:July 11,2024

Viruses found hiding in lungs' immune cells long after initial illness

by Tamara Schneider,Washington University in St. LouisA 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and acti

Updated on: November 13,2024

Viruses found hiding in lungs' immune cells long after initial illness

by Tamara Schneider,Washington University in St. LouisA 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and acti

Updated on:November 13,2024

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

Updated on: June 20,2025

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

Updated on:June 20,2025

Off-label drugs prescribed for breathlessness may do more harm than good, warn scientists

byKing's College LondonCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathl

Updated on: September 23,2024

Off-label drugs prescribed for breathlessness may do more harm than good, warn scientists

byKing's College LondonCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathl

Updated on:September 23,2024