New insights explain the mechanics behind deep breaths and lung relief
More than half of all premature babies born before the 28th week of pregnancy develop respiratory distress syndrome…
New research aims to develop targeted therapy for hard-to-treat osteosarcoma
For children and young adults diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a common type of bone cancer for that age group,…
Blood biomarkers offer hope for early detection of interstitial lung disease
UVA Health lung researchers are developing a promising approach to detecting patients at risk of interstitial lung disease…
Immune-informed brain aging research offers new treatment possibilities, speakers say | MIT News
Understanding how interactions between the central nervous system and the immune system contribute to problems of aging, including…
Affordable drug found to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients
A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients,…
Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third…
Emphysema detected on CT predicts mortality from all causes
Emphysema detected on baseline low-dose chest CT (LDCT) in the lung cancer screening cohort of more than 9,000…