By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD A new study reveals that several more problems could be associated with air pollution than previously believed. The problems associated with air pollution are not just limited to the respiratory ailments but go deeper say researchers from Harvard University and others. The study titled, “Short term exposure to fine particulate...
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face higher risk of breathing difficulties
by European Lung Foundation Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to develop poor respiratory health based on lung function tests, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. PCOS affects how a woman’s ovaries work because of a hormone imbalance. It can cause irregular periods, infertility and variety of...
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Major gaps exist in patient understanding of genomic test results, Lung-MAP study shows
by SWOG Cancer Research Network A majority of cancer patients don’t understand key aspects of the genomic test results they receive as participants in biomarker-driven clinical trials, according to a first-of-its-kind pilot study conducted under the Lung Cancer Master Protocol (Lung-MAP). In a September 9 presentation at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona,...
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Stem Cell Treatments For Lungs
Lung diseases can be debilitating, making both scientific leader and patients interested in exploring stem cell treatments for lungs an potential treatment approach. Find out all you need to know about stem cell therapy for lungs, including risks, benefits, clinical trial progress and more. A Look At Stem Cell Treatments For Lungs In this article: Progression of...
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Smokers who receive CT lung screening are more likely to quit
Smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs are more likely to quit than those who don’t, concludes a trial led by Cardiff University. The findings of the study, looking at the effect of CT screening on smokers at high-risk of developing lung cancer, dispute the belief that a negative screening result offers a ‘licence to...