lung disease treatment

Study Sheds Light on Deadly Lung Disease

harminka — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:40:03 -0500

Systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is characterized by the formation of fibrosis, or scar tissue, on internal organs as well as the skin. Beyond its disfiguring symptoms, SSc is associated with a high rate of deadly lung disease. Pulmonary fibrosis strikes at least one-third of SSc sufferers, and kills 30 percent within 10 years.

New research demonstrates potential diagnosis, treatment benefits

harminka — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:04:16 -0600

Studies published in the Jan. 10 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) are providing clues into the treatment and diagnosis of LAM, or lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a progressive and deadly lung disease that affects women in their childbearing years.

Studies of umbilical cord find commonalities with adult lung disease

harminka — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:44:24 -0500

Gene-chip studies provide new leads in treating lung disease of premature newborns

Ibuprofen can slow lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis

harminka — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:55:08 -0500

The results of a clinical trial, published in late August in the Journal of Pediatrics, indicates that, when used as part of routine therapy, high-dose ibuprofen is safe, and effective in slowing down lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Inhaled nitric oxide safe for tiny preemie lungs

harminka — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:31:20 -0500

A nationwide study led by researchers at UCSF provides evidence that inhaled nitric oxide is safe and effective for the prevention of the most common type of long-term lung disease of very premature infants.