https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/lung_disease/ Latest medical research on lung disease. Learn about the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and lung cancer along with the latest treatment information. en-us Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:21:50 EDT Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:21:50 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/lung_disease/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313055130.htm A severe case of COVID-19 or influenza could increase the risk of lung cancer later on, according to new research. Scientists discovered that serious viral infections can alter immune cells in the lungs, leaving behind chronic inflammation that may help tumors develop months or years later. The increased risk was seen mainly after severe infections that required hospitalization. Vaccination, however, appears to prevent the dangerous lung changes. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:56:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313055130.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260311004816.htm A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses experienced up to 47% fewer pauses in breathing and improved oxygen levels during sleep. The drug helps stabilize breathing signals in the brain, reducing airway collapse. Scientists say the findings could pave the way for a pill-based alternative to CPAP machines. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:19:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260311004816.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092258.htm Scientists at Stanford Medicine have unveiled a bold new kind of “universal” vaccine that could one day protect against everything from COVID-19 and the flu to bacterial pneumonia and even common allergens. Instead of targeting a specific virus or bacterium, the nasal spray vaccine supercharges the lungs’ own immune defenses, keeping them on high alert for months. In mice, it slashed viral levels, prevented severe illness, and even blocked allergic reactions. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:45:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092258.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127010147.htm Asthma may not be driven by the molecules scientists have blamed for decades. Researchers have identified “pseudo leukotrienes,” inflammation-triggering compounds formed by uncontrolled free-radical reactions rather than normal enzymes. These molecules were found at much higher levels in people with asthma, closely tracking how severe their symptoms were. The finding hints at a new way to treat asthma by preventing the inflammatory spark instead of blocking its aftermath. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:11:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127010147.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126075839.htm Home fireplaces and wood stoves are quietly driving a large share of winter air pollution, even though only a small number of households rely on wood heat. Researchers found that wood smoke accounts for over one-fifth of Americans’ winter exposure to dangerous fine particles linked to heart disease and early death. Much of this pollution drifts into cities, where it disproportionately harms people of color. Reducing wood burning could deliver major public health benefits. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:03:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126075839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093309.htm In a rare and historic achievement, Children’s Hospital Colorado successfully completed its first dual heart and liver transplant in a pediatric patient. The life-saving surgery was performed on 11-year-old Gracie Greenlaw, whose congenital heart condition eventually led to liver failure. Dozens of specialists worked together for years to prepare for a moment like this, executing a complex, 16-hour operation. Now months later, Gracie is home, in school, and thriving. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:35:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093309.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251203004724.htm Stanford researchers found that gas stoves expose Americans to surprisingly high levels of nitrogen dioxide—often matching or exceeding outdoor pollution. For millions, cooking alone pushes NO2 over long-term safety thresholds. Smaller homes, renters, and rural households face the highest concentrations. Cleaner cooking technologies could substantially reduce the risks. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:07:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251203004724.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251110021041.htm Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in how the body controls blood vessels and muscles. Breathing retraining, yoga, or biofeedback could help restore proper breathing rhythm and ease fatigue. The findings open a promising new path for managing this long-misunderstood illness. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:47:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251110021041.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251108012853.htm New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine could help children with eczema stay healthier overall. Vaccinated kids had lower rates of infections and allergies, including asthma and rhinitis, compared with unvaccinated peers. Experts believe the vaccine may help prevent allergic conditions from worsening, showing its value beyond protection from COVID-19. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:23:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251108012853.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251107010324.htm A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely. The antibody, briquilimab, removes diseased stem cells without radiation, enabling nearly complete donor cell replacement. The approach also widens donor eligibility and could soon be applied to other bone marrow failure diseases. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:28:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251107010324.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251024041749.htm Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key to restoring the lungs’ natural repair ability. The discovery could lead to regenerative treatments for chronic lung diseases and faster recovery after injury. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:45:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251024041749.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250726234404.htm Air pollution isn't just bad for your lungs—it may be eroding your brain. In a sweeping review covering nearly 30 million people, researchers found that common pollutants like PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and soot are all linked to a significantly higher risk of dementia. The most dangerous? PM2.5—tiny particles from traffic and industry that can lodge deep in your lungs and reach your brain. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:47:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250726234404.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250703092606.htm Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of scarring in their heart muscle, which can lead to heart failure over time. This damage showed up in both healthy individuals and people with heart conditions, and was especially noticeable in women, smokers, and those with high blood pressure. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:37:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250703092606.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250613013910.htm Scientists have discovered that your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint and it may reveal more than just your identity. Using a 24-hour wearable device, researchers achieved nearly 97% accuracy in identifying people based solely on how they breathe through their nose. Even more intriguingly, these respiratory signatures correlated with traits like anxiety levels, sleep cycles, and body mass index. The findings suggest that breathing isn t just a passive process it might actively shape our mental and emotional well-being, opening up the possibility of using breath training for diagnosis and treatment. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:39:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250613013910.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250610230533.htm Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease. These overloaded cells are larger and trigger more inflammation, suggesting that pollution and carbon buildup not just smoking may drive the disease. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:05:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250610230533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124435.htm Scientists have identified microRNA able to protect small blood vessels and support kidney function after severe injury. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:44:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124435.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521125115.htm A study has found that implementing robust air pollution control measures could mean Southeast Asian countries prevent as many as 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths each year by 2050. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:51:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521125115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507170533.htm Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, according to a new study. The study found the brain changes were strongly associated with the severity of drops in oxygen levels during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The study does not prove that sleep apnea causes this degeneration; it only shows an association. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:05:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507170533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506105342.htm Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:53:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506105342.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142010.htm Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-associated cor pulmonale. This model exhibits key characteristics, including chronic lung inflammation, pulmonary hypertension, and right ventricular hypertrophy. The new study details the potential for the model to unravel the complex interactions between lung and heart pathology and improve patient outcomes. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:20:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142010.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155820.htm When receiving a lung transplant, one of the most important complications to look out for is chronic lung allograft dysfunction, known as CLAD. Preventing this complication for those who receive a lung transplant is of the highest priority, as there are no universally effective treatments for CLAD once it is established. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:58:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155820.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407003451.htm Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:34:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407003451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250401131319.htm A new study has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions. The findings highlight the potential impact of early exposure to air pollution on brain development. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:13:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250401131319.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325114915.htm Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical forces in tissues including stress, strain, and stiffness. The new study sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of pulmonary fibrotic diseases and identifies potential new targets and options for therapy to improve patients' outcomes. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:49:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325114915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318140744.htm Researchers used community input to design Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) air-quality model experiments. Community asked for ACT policy simulations that convert 48% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles into zero tailpipe emission versions. Researchers simulated how this policy would change pollution levels in Illinois. They found the policy would likely prevent 500 premature deaths and 600 new pediatric asthma cases annually within the greater Chicago area. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:07:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318140744.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303141255.htm A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, holds promise as a new treatment for C. difficile, a notoriously difficult-to-treat bacterial infection, according to a team of researchers. The targeted treatment was as effective as human fecal transplants in mice against C. difficile infection with fewer safety concerns, protect against severe symptoms and decrease recurrent infections. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:12:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303141255.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225121634.htm A bone marrow transplant process is safe and curative for adults with sickle cell disease, according to results of a trial completed at about 20 cancer centers. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:16:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225121634.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250224122952.htm Using a four-dimensional microscopy technique, researchers have created 3D video images of mouse lung tissue grown in the laboratory. What they have learned has been nothing short of groundbreaking. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:29:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250224122952.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219225212.htm A discovery offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe. Scientists have pinpointed proteins in immune cells that, when blocked, could significantly reduce lung tissue scarring. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:52:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219225212.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214123739.htm A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:37:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214123739.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203182217.htm Long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2 and ozone (O3) air pollution is associated with more hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract infections in adults. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:22:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203182217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122145825.htm By studying biomarkers known to be involved in gastrointestinal cancers, researchers have developed a biomarker algorithm that, when combined with a noninvasive method to collect esophageal cells for study, could give clinicians insight into which patients have esophageal cancer or precancerous conditions such as Barrett's esophagus (BE) or high-grade dysplasia. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:58:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122145825.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241225145525.htm A new method of scanning lungs is able to show in real time how air moves in and out of the lungs as people take a breath in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and patients who have received a lung transplant. It enables experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs and could enable medics to identify sooner any decline in lung function. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:55:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241225145525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218174722.htm People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino people, also found that those with lower oxygen levels during sleep had changes in the deep parts of the brain, the white matter, a common finding of decreased brain health that develops with age. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:47:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218174722.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115219.htm Researchers found that endothelial cells lining the veins in lungs contribute to repair of blood vessels after lung injury. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:52:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115219.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127191934.htm A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:19:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127191934.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127004159.htm In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:41:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127004159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120122322.htm A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment options. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:23:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120122322.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132841.htm Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. The findings provide a targetable area for slowing breathing in people with anxiety, panic disorders, or PTSD, in addition to explaining the efficacy of slowed, intentional breathing in mindfulness practices like yoga. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:28:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132841.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123219.htm Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:32:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123219.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124459.htm Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enabling continuous, long-term monitoring. When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments. When worn on the forearm, it accurately captured hand gestures, allowing users to control a robotic arm and even navigate virtual games. This new technology has potential applications in healthcare for conditions affecting muscle function, as well as in human-machine interfaces for more natural robotic control. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:44:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124459.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030145942.htm A new analysis has revealed detailed 3D maps of the internal structures of multiple tumor types. These cancer atlases reveal how different tumor cells -- and the cells of a tumor's surrounding environment -- are organized, in 3D, and how that organization changes when a tumor spreads to other organs. The detailed findings offer scientists valuable blueprints of tumors that could lead to new approaches to therapy and spark a new era in the field of cancer biology, according to the researchers. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:59:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030145942.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030145853.htm Metastasis remains the primary challenge to reducing cancer deaths worldwide. A study is providing insights that researchers say point to therapeutic opportunities. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:58:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030145853.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030145819.htm New research into the long-term dynamics of transplanted stem cells in a patient's body explains how age affects stem cell survival and immune diversity, offering insights that could make transplants safer and more successful. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:58:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030145819.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241029143831.htm Doctors struggle to accurately predict pneumonia patients' prognoses and determine the most effective treatments. Now, by applying a sophisticated machine-learning approach to electronic health records (EHRs) of patients with pneumonia, researchers uncovered five distinct clinical states in pneumonia. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:38:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241029143831.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028164332.htm Medical scientists involved in a large international study have identified new signs of kidney transplant rejection that could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment for transplant recipients. The research examined more than 16,000 kidney transplant biopsies and found that certain results previously thought to be of questionable significance actually indicate an increased risk of transplant failure. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:43:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028164332.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241001170430.htm A research team systematically analyzed 40 empirical studies, the majority of which had found that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children's brains. These differences include volumes of white matter, which is associated with cognitive function, connections throughout the brain and even early markers for Alzheimer's. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:04:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241001170430.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930160222.htm Heart transplant patients who live in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas are more likely to experience post-surgical complications and die within five years than patients who live in more advantaged areas, even when those patients were transplanted at topnotch high-volume hospitals. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:02:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930160222.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143926.htm Intermittent hypoxia caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms, researchers report in a new study. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:39:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143926.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240910120959.htm A scientific team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The blood test analyzes 32 proteins that scientists determined accurately predicted an adult with an increased likelihood for requiring medical care for or dying from severe respiratory illness. The risk score was based on lung health data collected from nearly 2,500 U.S. adults over a 30-year period. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:09:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240910120959.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904131036.htm Researchers have discovered a pathway by which immune cells prevent the lungs' protective barrier from healing after viral infections like COVID-19. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:10:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904131036.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904130823.htm The new approach marks a major step forward in the design of AI tools to support clinical decisions in cancer diagnosis, therapy. The model uses features of a tumor's microenvironment to forecast how a patient might respond to therapy and to help inform individualized treatments. The model can expedite the identification of patients not likely to benefit from standard treatments used in some forms of cancer. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:08:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904130823.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240821150004.htm In preclinical models, the inhalation of a mixture of living Lactobacilli bacteria attenuated pulmonary inflammation and improved lung function and structure for the chronic lung diseases bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study determined the mechanism of this live biotherapeutic product -- a powder mixture of living Lactobacilli bacteria -- to reduce neutrophilic inflammation and reduce a broad swath of inflammatory markers in BPD and COPD. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240821150004.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240819172502.htm A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate the consequences of poor air quality from wildfires. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:25:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240819172502.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240807122735.htm A blood test can help predict which preterm babies will go onto develop chronic lung disease, allowing for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments, according to a new study. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:27:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240807122735.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240806131331.htm An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that most of the time, a pneumonia diagnosis made in the hospital will change from a patient's entrance to their discharge -- either because someone who was initially diagnosed with pneumonia ended up with a different final diagnosis, or because a final diagnosis of pneumonia was missed when a patient entered the hospital. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:13:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240806131331.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240730134826.htm A study followed patients whose colorectal cancer was under control, but who had liver tumors that could not be surgically removed. All patients were eligible for liver transplantation, but some opted for other classical therapies, like removal of part of the liver, chemotherapy, or liver-directed therapies. Patients who had liver transplants tended to live longer without cancer progression than patients who opted for other treatments. While previous studies have shown the benefits of liver transplant for these patients, this is the first study to compare liver transplant to other treatment options. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:48:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240730134826.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154725.htm Researchers have determined that type II innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), a type of immune cell, can change its characteristics and functions after a cancer patient receives stem cells from a donor, thereby preventing an effective, healthy rebuilding of the immune system. This new understanding of ILC2 cells' transformational flexibility could lead to better strategies for enhancing immune system recovery post-transplantation and potentially improve outcomes for transplant recipients. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:47:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240628125218.htm A research team has shown that exposure to air pollution during childhood is directly associated with bronchitis symptoms as an adult. To date, many investigations have established air pollution exposure while young is consistently associated with lung problems during childhood -- and childhood lung problems are consistently associated with lung issues as an adult. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:52:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240628125218.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140259.htm A study has revealed that fine particulate matter from 1980 to 2020 was associated with approximately 135 million premature deaths globally. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:02:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140259.htm