Arterial blood gas analysis must for detecting severe resting hypoxemia in COPD in addition to pulse oximetry Niveditha Subramani18 Dec 2023 9:30 AM ISTChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is globally the third leading cause of death, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Most feasible way to...
'Long flu' has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID Roshni Dhar18 Dec 2023 9:15 AM ISTSince the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus's ability to attack multiple organ systems, potentially...
Immune cells shape lung before birth and provide new avenues for treating respiratory diseases Roshni Dhar18 Dec 2023 9:00 AM ISTImmune cells play an active and intimate role in directing the growth of human lung tissue during development, researchers find, revolutionising our...
Delhi: Patel Chest Institute allotted 12 acres of land; to become multispecialty hospital; Kajal Rajput16 Dec 2023 1:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi University said that Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) will be converted into a multispeciality hospital and the varsity has...
COPD treatment: CDSCO nod to AstraZeneca India to market triple drug combination inhalation aerosol Ruchika Sharma15 Dec 2023 4:30 PM ISTBangalore: Biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca India has announced that it has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)...
Study finds slower FVC decline with nintedanib in patients with IPF compared to Pirfenidone Medha Baranwal15 Dec 2023 4:00 PM ISTUSA: Findings from a post-hoc analysis of a clinical trial revealed a slower 12-month decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) with nintedanib use...
Point-of-care PCR may help guide antibiotic choice and improve pneumonia treatment Aditi14 Dec 2023 11:30 PM ISTCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of hospitalization and death. Timely antibiotic treatment is crucial to prevent complications...
Japan accepts GSK Arexvy regulatory application to prevent RSV disease in adults aged 50-59 at increased risk Ruchika Sharma14 Dec 2023 10:00 AM ISTLondon: GSK plc has announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has accepted for review a regulatory application to extend...
Prenatal infection with respiratory virus tied to inflammation and poorer growth in fetus Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 Dec 2023 4:00 PM ISTIn a recent study by researchers have shed light on the intricate dynamics of vertical transmission of respiratory viruses from pregnant women to...
Clofazimine effective alternative to rifampicin for treating Mycobacterium avium lung disease: Study Medha Baranwal13 Dec 2023 10:15 AM ISTNetherlands: Findings from a randomized trial showed clofazimine to be a safe and effective alternative to rifampicin for the treatment of...
Marijuana, cigarette smokers at increased risk of emphysema Roshni Dhar13 Dec 2023 9:00 AM ISTSmoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may lead to increased damage of the lung's air sacs, according to research being presented today at...
Breakthrough Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis: Intratonsillar Injection Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trial Dr.Niharika Harsha B13 Dec 2023 3:00 AM ISTIn a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have discovered a novel approach to treating house dust mite (HDM)-induced allergic rhinitis (AR) that...
