News articles tagged with 'lung' (Page 2)
Researchers develop synthetic compound that may lead to drugs to fight pancreatic, lung cancer
— 10 Mar 2011 18:02 | HealthResearchers at UT Southwestern Medical Centre have identified a chemical compound that may eventually lead to a drug that fights cancers that are dependent on a particular anti-viral…
Scientists find key mechanism of childhood respiratory disease
— 8 Mar 2011 14:23 | HealthResearchers have identified a critical part of the process by which one of the world's most common and dangerous early childhood infections, respiratory syncytial virus, causes disease…
ATS issues report on emerging issues in HIV-associated pulmonary disease
— 4 Mar 2011 15:24 | HealthThe American Thoracic Society has released a new report detailing recent global changes in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated pulmonary disease. The report…
Study links vitamin D to lung cancer survival
— 2 Mar 2011 12:25 | HealthRecent research suggests vitamin D may be able to stop or prevent cancer. Now, a new study finds an enzyme that plays a role in metabolising vitamin D can predict lung cancer survival…
Solving the riddle of nature's perfect spring
— 1 Mar 2011 18:00 | TechnologyScientists have unravelled the shape of the protein that gives human tissues their elastic properties in what could lead to the development of new synthetic elastic polymers…
Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients
— 26 Feb 2011 16:15 | HealthAcute viral infection does not appear to be a primary cause of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive, deadly disease resulting in thickening and scarring…
Enzyme helps prepare lung tissue for metastatic development
— 17 Feb 2011 18:48 | HealthA Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has identified a new role for an important enzyme in preparing lung tissue for the development of metastases. Published in the early edition…
Leptin resistance may prevent severe lung disease in patients with diabetes
— 12 Feb 2011 19:40 | HealthResistance to leptin, a protein that plays a key role in regulating metabolism and appetite, may help prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute…
Gene protects lung from damage due to pneumonia, sepsis, trauma, transplants
— 9 Feb 2011 16:47 | HealthLung injury is a common cause of death among patients with pneumonia, sepsis or trauma and in those who have had lung transplants. The damage often occurs suddenly and can cause life-threatening…
Pollution controls used during China Olympics could save lives if continued
— 8 Feb 2011 18:24 | EnvironmentThe air pollution control measures that were put in place in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games - if continued - would cut almost in half the lifetime risk of lung cancer for the…