News Feature Channel: Respiratory Diseases and Disorders

Double Lung Transplant Gives Arizona Dad Time to See Kids Grow Up

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:29 EST

Chris McCain was dying. He knew it. His wife, daughter and son also knew it. Years ago, at age 37, Chris had undergone a double lung transplant, but now those lungs were failing.

Dual-Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Exposes Adults to Same Cancer and Health Risks as Cigarette Use Only, New ACS Study Finds

American Cancer Society (ACS) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST

A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows adults in the United States using combustible cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), commonly referred to as dual-use, experienced the same tobacco-related nicotine and toxicant exposure compared to using cigarettes alone at the same intensity.

MSU Expert: Why the US Is Experiencing a Boomerang Effect in Formerly Rare Childhood Illnesses

Michigan State University — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:40:50 EST

MSU expert: Why the US is experiencing a boomerang effect in formerly rare childhood illnesses

New Study Shows Medicaid Expansion Improves Timely Lung Cancer Treatment and Access to High-Volume Hospitals

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:15:18 EST

A new study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the flagship journal from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, suggests that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has significantly improved access to timely treatment and high-volume hospitals for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.

THC Exposure before Birth May Impair Infant Lung Development and Function

American Physiological Society (APS) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:40:05 EST

Using cannabis products during pregnancy may negatively affect offspring lung development and function, according to new research.

What Does Whooping Cough Sound Like?

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:10:20 EST

A CHLA specialist in infectious diseases explains the symptoms and sounds of whooping cough, and why vaccination is critical.

Moffitt Study Shows New Immune Boost Could Expand Access to Cancer Immunotherapy

Moffitt Cancer Center — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:15:36 EST

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that tapping into the body's own immune system and activating a type of immune cell known as B cells, could be the key to boosting the effectiveness of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL therapy. Results of their study were published in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

Superhero Team Delivers a Second Chance at Life with Double Lung Transplant

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:20:52 EST

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, the number of lung transplants performed in the United States has increased during the past decade from 1,925 in 2014 to 3,370 in 2024. Last year, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center performed 70 lung transplants and ranked 18th in the country.

Roswell Park-Led Research Reveals a Hidden Vulnerability of Lung Cancer

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:55:38 EST

Treatment resistance and relapse in the most common type of lung cancer can be traced to a protein called agrin, according to a preclinical study led by Roswell Park. Results of the study, led by Sayan Chakraborty, PhD, Assistant Professor of Oncology at Roswell Park, appear in Advanced Science.

Wildfire Recovery: What Victims Say They Need Most

UC Davis Health — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:35:47 EST

Wildfire victims have a very wide range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a UC Davis study.

Clinical Study Shows Modulation of Ki-67 Markers by those taking Avmacol(r) in Former Smokers at High-risk for Lung Cancer

Nutramax Laboratories — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:55:03 EST

Clinical Study Shows Modulation of Ki-67 Markers by those taking Avmacol(r) in Former Smokers at High-risk for Lung Cancer

EXPERT AVAILABLE: Growing Concerns about Highly Contagious Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise

Stony Brook University — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:15:23 EST

New Guidelines Aim to Improve Cystic Fibrosis Screening

University of Washington School of Medicine — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:05:30 EST

All states should adopt updated screening protocols so more newborns with cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed in the first weeks of life, when interventions can have the greatest benefit, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines published April 2 in the International Journal of Neonatal Screening.

Nobel Laureate, Prestigious Award Recipients to Speak at American Physiology Summit

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:32 EST

Nobel Laureate James Rothman, PhD; Holly A. Ingraham, PhD, FASEB's 2024 Lifetime Achievement awardee; and George A. Brooks, PhD, FAPS, the American Physiological Society's (APS) 2025 Walter Cannon Award recipient, are among the highlighted speakers who will attend the American Physiology Summit. The Summit, APS' flagship annual meeting, will be held April 24-27 in Baltimore.

New Study Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety of SEBclausii(tm) (Alkalihalobacillus clausii 088AE) in Treating Acute Allergic Rhinitis

Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:55:31 EST

A recently published clinical trial found probiotic SEBclausii(tm) (Alkalihalobacillus clausii 088AE) from Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics supports the alleviation of symptoms of acute allergic rhinitis.

UCSF Lung Transplant Program Honored as Best in U.S.

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:44 EST

UCSF Health's Lung Transplant program has been awarded INTERLINK's 2025 Chairman's Award for Transplant Excellence as the top-performing lung transplant program in the nation. The UCSF program, which is the largest lung transplant program in the Western U.S., was selected as the No.1 performing program for lung transplantation for the third consecutive year.

ATS Breathe Easy - The Latest: Short of Breath, But Not Short of Hope

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:20:29 EST

ATS Breathe Easy - The Latest: Short of Breath, But Not Short of Hope

Recognizing the Signs of Asthma

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:55:28 EST

Ronald Ferdman, MD, MEd, Chief of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, shares his advice on symptoms, diagnosis, and management and prevention tips for asthma.

Compelling Data Point to a Single, Unknown Respiratory Virus as Cause of Kawasaki Disease

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:35:52 EST

Cause of Kawasaki disease has been elusive for over 50 years

MD Anderson Research Highlights for March 27, 2025

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:10:09 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.