Exacerbations in COPD inversely associated with human beta-defensin-2 levels Dr.Niharika Harsha B11 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTChina: New study from China revealed that COPD patients with a high risk of exacerbations are found to have lower sputum human beta-defensin-2 levels....
Neutrophils to lymphocytes and platelets ratio accurately predicts mortality in patients with ARDS Medha Baranwal7 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Neutrophils to lymphocytes and platelets ratio (N/LPR)- is a more accurate predictor of mortality rate in acute respiratory distress syndrome...
Increasing sputum samples for testing improves diagnostic yield of Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease Dr. Shravani Dali13 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTNontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is increasing in incidence worldwide and has become an important concernAn increasing number...
Serum Rcn3 level helpful for diagnosis of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease: Study Medha Baranwal28 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Serum reticulocalbin 3 (Rcn3) levels could be a clinically useful biomarker for the screening and evaluating connective tissue...
Mycobacterium infection secondary to exogenous lipoid pneumonia caused by nasal drops Dr. Shravani Dali13 Feb 2023 10:45 AM ISTExogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) is caused by aspiration of oily substances into the lungs, and results in symptoms, such as acute and chronic...
Osteoporosis increases mortality risk in patients with bronchiectasis: BMC Jacinthlyn Sylvia11 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTA recent study published in the BMC Pulmonary Medicine found that osteoporosis in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) patients increase...
Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease in Sjogren's syndrome: a case report Aditi31 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: The researchers from the Cardiology department of Xiangya Hospital have presented the first report mentioning patients with Pulmonary...
Rare case of Spherical pneumonia caused by Ralstonia mannitolilytica: A report Dr. Shravani Dali25 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTResearchers have reported a rare case of Spherical pneumonia caused by Ralstonia mannitolilytica. According to them when spherical pneumonia is...
2D shear wave elastography, excellent option to assess diaphragm and intercostal muscle stiffness in COPD Aditi12 Dec 2022 9:30 AM ISTChina: A recent study has concluded that 2D-Shear Wave Elastography (2D-SWE) is a valuable tool in COPD patients which facilitates the assessment of...
Study sheds light on risk factors for urinary incontinence in females with chronic cough Medha Baranwal29 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTChina: In female patients with chronic cough, urinary incontinence (UI) is a common complication. Older age, chronic sinusitis, more severe cough,...
24% of patients of COVID-19 pneumonia may have atelectasis, finds Study Dr. Nandita Mohan9 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTIn patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, atelectasis might appear in up to 24% of patients, reports a recent study conducted at the Critical Care...
Bronchiectasis may delay fundamental movement skill and growth in children: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan19 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTBronchiectasis is a major contributor to respiratory morbidity and healthcare utilization in children. Children with bronchiectasis often exhibit...
