lung diseases treatment

Study suggests new therapy for lung disease patients

harminka — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:20:26 -0600

A new study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine may change current thinking about how best to treat patients in respiratory distress in hospital intensive care units.

New system for classifying infant lung disease developed

harminka — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:10:25 -0600

A new classification system of rare lung diseases in infants is improving diagnosis and treatment. The system clears up considerable confusion about how to classify and treat diseases that are rarely seen by most doctors and pathologists, says Gail H. Deutsch, M.D., lead author of the multi-center study that developed the new guidelines.

Prevention of LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice

harminka — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:12:57 -0500

The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a clinical complication of severe acute lung injury (ALI) in humans, is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients.

Minimally invasive lung surgery to be standard care

harminka — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:45:35 -0500

Major U.S. academic medical centers can successfully—and safely—integrate minimally invasive lung surgery into their training programs with a standardized, step-by-step plan, according to University of Cincinnati (UC) thoracic surgeons.

Aggressive form of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis identified

harminka — Tue, 29 May 2007 23:32:10 -0500

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive lung disorder from which most patients die within 5 years after diagnosis. The disease is characterized by the insidious onset of dyspnea or cough and usually evolves slowly.

Growth-factor antibody may treat chronic lung disease affecting premature infants

harminka — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:47:27 -0500

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, in collaboration with scientists from the Genzyme Corporation, have identified a potential treatment for a chronic lung disease affecting premature infants.