Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, claims study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2024 3:30 AM ISTResearch on thousands of proteins measured from a drop of blood demonstrates the ability of proteins to predict the onset of many diverse diseases. ...
Simple blood test may predict COVID-19 patients at risk of long-term lung problems, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 March 2024 11:15 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has suggested that decreased circulating monocytes are associated with reduced lung function and uniquely distinguish...
Healthy omega-3 fats may delay progression of deadly pulmonary fibrosis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Jan 2024 9:15 AM ISTUVA researchers have found in a new study that higher levels of omega-3 were associated with better lung function and longer...
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...
Lung transplant improves irreversible respiratory failure outcomes in COVID-19 patients: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 Aug 2023 8:45 AM ISTA recent cohort study sheds light on the outcomes of lung transplants as a life-saving therapy for patients facing irreversible lung damage caused by...
Cancer chemotherapy linked to Post-COVID Pulmonary Fibrosis Jacinthlyn Sylvia11 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTIn the larger context of battling COVID-19, the study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas contributes valuable insights into the...
GERD increases risk of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Dr. Shravani Dali21 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTGastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases risk of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis suggests a new study published in the journal of European...
Racial ethnicity might impact pulmonary fibrosis-related outcomes: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia28 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTRacial and ethnic differences, particularly among Black patients, were discovered in pulmonary fibrosis (PF)-related outcomes, including an earlier...
Chest CT reveals lung abnormalities in COVID-19 patients as late as two years Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Persistent lung abnormalities were seen on chest CT in patients two years after COVID-19, linked with decreased diffusion pulmonary function...
New possibilities for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis revealed in nano drug delivery breakthrough Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTPulmonary fibrosis is a progressive incurable disease that results in the stiffening of the lungs through scarring, Scientists at Masonic Medical...
Preexisting pulmonary fibrosis linked to negative outcomes after Lung resection Dr.Niharika Harsha B29 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study found that the short and long-term outcomes in patients with pre-existing pulmonary fibrosis have worse outcomes post-lung resection;...
Dark-field chest X-ray helpful for differentiating emphysema from fibrosis: Study Medha Baranwal24 Aug 2022 9:45 AM ISTGermany: Researchers from Germany in a recent case study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging have discussed a prototype dark-field...
