Mologic Launches Clinical Trial for Validation of Point-Of-Care COPD Exacerbation Alert System
COPE-WEL study aims to validate Headstart® test for early detection and monitoring of pulmonary exacerbation of COPD
pulmonary diseases
New Clinical Guideline for the Treatment and Prevention of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
New guideline emphasizes treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis with all-oral regimens and provides recommendations for treatment of all contacts to MDR-TB patients
Researchers Publish Comprehensive Review on Respiratory Effects of Vaping
UNC School of Medicine researcher Rob Tarran, PhD, led a review of all published scientific literature on the effects of e-cigarette use on the respiratory system; the team of four authors strongly recommend tighter regulation of e-cigarette products
New Lung "Organoids" in a Dish Mimic Features of Full-Size Lung
"Mini organs" may aid in understanding, treating respiratory diseases
Experimental Drug Targets Nucleus of Allergen-Sensitized Cells
Study suggests blocking transcription factor to treat severe lung ailments