Lower hemoglobin levels within the normal range linked to better metabolic health
Finnish researchers found that hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may…
Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis
A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers…
Severe COVID and flu infections increase risk of lung cancer
Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease’s development, but vaccination heads off…
Nasal Spray Could Protect Against Range of Respiratory Bugs
Scientists are testing a nasal spray that aims to put lungs on alert against just about any…
Early hydrocortisone treatment improves survival for extremely premature babies
Early hydrocortisone treatment of extremely premature babies increases their chances of survival without lung disease, according to a…
AI tool could help identify life-threatening transplant complications
A powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tool could give clinicians a head start in identifying life-threatening complications after stem…
RNA micelles enable targeted chemotherapy without immune toxicity
A new study in mice hints at the potential to use tiny particles made with RNA molecules to…
Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal
By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed…
Study finds no safety or efficacy gap between paracetamol and ibuprofen for neonatal PDA
A small but rigorous randomized trial suggests paracetamol may be a feasible alternative to ibuprofen for late PDA…
Pneumonia in winters: Early warning signs parents should watch out for, 4 tips to protect your child’s lungs |
Winter Is Peak Season for Childhood Pneumonia: These Symptoms Should Send Parents to the Doctor Pneumonia is one…
Flu wave’s hidden cost on people with cystic fibrosis
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) are uniquely vulnerable to the flu wave currently ripping through the UK, a…
Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk
A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously…