News articles tagged with 'lung' (Page 41)
Transplant drug sirolimus shrinks tumours, improves lung function
— 10 Jan 2008 17:09 | HealthThe drug sirolimus, normally used to help transplant patients fight organ rejection, may eventually be used as a less invasive treatment for a tumour called angiomyolipomata in patients…
Tracking down allergenic substances
— 4 Jan 2008 19:24 | HealthAt present, animal tests are the only way of determining whether a particular chemical can cause an allergic reaction. Researchers working on the Sens-it-iv project are developing alternative…
Women who smoke at increased risk of lung disease
— 3 Jan 2008 13:36 | HealthHere's another reason not to smoke, especially for women: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This disabling breathing disorder is increasingly becoming a problem for women,…
Researchers use NASA satellites to improve pollution modelling
— 18 Dec 2007 19:58 | EnvironmentDetecting pollution, like catching criminals, requires evidence and witnesses; but on the scale of countries, continents and oceans, having enough detectors is easier said than done…
Bacterial extract sprayed into lungs ramps up innate immune system
— 3 Dec 2007 21:18 | BiologyA purified extract prepared from a common microbe and delivered to the lungs of laboratory mice in a spray set off a healthy immune response and provided powerful protection against…