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Mucolytic drugs may benefit patients with severe pulmonary disease
Mucolytic drugs may benefit patients with severe pulmonary disease (Oral mucolytic drugs for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review) BMJ Volume 322, pp 1271-1274 Patients who suffer frequent, prolonged or severe recurrences of chronic bronchitis and chronic... view more (2001-05-23)

African-Americans have unique lung cancer risks from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Scientists at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have developed a risk prediction assessment for lung cancer specifically for African Americans that suggests a greater risk from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).   view more (2008-09-05)

Chronic diseases linked to falls in elderly women
Elderly women with chronic diseases, such as arthritis and depression, are at higher risk of falling, finds a study in this week's BMJ. In fact, chronic diseases may account for 30% of falls in this group. Researchers at the University of Bristol surveyed 4,050 women aged 60-79 years about whether... view more (2003-09-24)

Mediterranean diet halves risk of progressive lung disease
A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study, published ahead of print in Thorax.   view more (2007-05-15)

First report of cancer drug Gleevec as new target therapy for pulmonary hypertension
Gleevec (Imatinib) is a representative of the newest generation of cancer drugs. The substance conveys its potent anti-proliferative effect by selectively supressing the tyrosine kinase pathway.   view more (2005-09-30)

GSF scientists examine the role of small sputum macrophages in the widespread disease chronic obstructive bronchitis
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is one of the most common fatal diseases worldwide. In Germany alone, there are about 3-5 million patients affected. COPD includes both chronic obstructive bronchitis and emphysema. Both represent irreversible changes of the central and lower respiratory... view more (2005-01-10)

New Respiratory Research Will Help Patients Breathe Easier
A senior lecturer at Kingston University is embarking on a new research programme that could improve the quality of life for thousands of respiratory disease sufferers. Dr Rachel Garrod is investigating the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease... view more (2003-11-24)

COPD patients benefit more from pulmonary rehab in earlier stages
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are in their final years of survival do not get the same benefits from pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) as patients who have more years left to live-regardless of their age, complicating illnesses or lung function.   view more (2008-05-20)

Mayo study examines link between rheumatoid arthritis and chronic lung diseases
For decades, researchers have suspected a connection between chronic lung diseases and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous research has yielded widely varying estimates about the strength of this connection, partly because studies have used different diagnosis criteria for these diseases.   view more (2006-11-17)

Some smokers have genetic predisposition to develop COPD, research shows
Some people have a genetic variation that makes them more susceptible to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) if they smoke tobacco, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues.   view more (2007-07-12)

Physical activity halves risk of repeated hospital admissions for chronic lung disease (COPD)
Being physically active almost halves the risk of repeated hospital re-admissions for the chronic lung disease COPD, shows research in Thorax.   view more (2003-01-24)

COPD â€" a neglected disease (pp 564, 613)
A new series of 5 seminars about one of the largest causes of death and disability worldwide-COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-starts in this week's issue.    COPD is a major global health problem that has an increasing disease burden and effect on health-care spending.... view more (2004-08-11)

COPD rates, higher than expected in China, will continue to grow
In China, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in people over the age of 40 is much more prevalent than previously thought, according to researchers in Guangdong.   view more (2007-10-12)

Smokers with heavily lined faces run five times the risk of progressive lung disease (COPD)
Middle aged smokers, who are heavily lined with wrinkles, are five times as likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax.   view more (2006-06-14)

Promising drug fails to improve COPD symptoms
A promising anti-inflammatory drug failed to improve symptoms of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, in a large, multi-center trial.   view more (2007-05-01)

Updated GOLD report presents new understandings in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COPD
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has released new standards for the diagnosis, management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).   view more (2007-09-14)

Smoking out the mediators of airway damage caused by pollutants
New insight into how pollution and cigarette smoke damage airways has been provided by Pierangelo Geppetti and colleagues, at the University of Florence, Italy, who studied the effects of such chemicals on guinea pig airways.   view more (2008-06-23)

Antioxidant protects against lung damage in silicosis
Levels of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), an antioxidant that protects against reactive oxygen species (damaging oxygen molecules that cause direct tissue injury), become elevated in the lungs of chronic silicosis patients and could represent a new treatment approach for the disease.   view more (2006-10-16)

NEW APPROACH TO LUNG TRANSPLANTATION FROM A DONOR WITH A NON-BEATING HEART (pp 819, 825)
The shortage of lungs for transplantation could be overcome by a new ethical and surgical approach detailed in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Organ transplantation usually occurs when a donor's heart is still beating; however, lungs that are cooled can be preserved for 12-24 hours after the heart... view more (2001-03-15)

Research examines variations of rare lung disease
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare but serious lung disease that may cause severe respiratory symptoms in patients. The often-fatal disease has no cure.   view more (2008-08-27)

Study finds that obstructive sleep apnea causes earlier death in stroke patients
Stroke victims who have obstructive sleep apnea die sooner than stroke victims who do not have sleep apnea or who have central sleep apnea, according to Swedish researchers.   view more (2008-05-19)

Older people missing out on asthma treatment
As many as two per cent of older people are missing out on asthma treatment - equivalent to one in five people over the age of 65 with the disease - shows research in Thorax.* Six thousand patients aged 65 and above, from 21 general practitioner lists in Bristol, south west England, were surveyed.... view more (2001-05-16)

Infection Blocks Lung's Protective Response Against Tobacco Smoke
An infection that often goes undetected can block the lung's natural protective response against tobacco smoke, according to researchers at National Jewish Health.   view more (2008-08-20)

Study suggests new therapy for lung disease patients
A new study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine may change current thinking about how best to treat patients in respiratory distress in hospital intensive care units.   view more (2008-02-11)

Abnormal sleep patterns appear common in children with Down syndrome
More than half of children with Down syndrome may have abnormal sleep patterns and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and parents may not be able to determine whether their children are among those with sleep difficulties.   view more (2006-04-18)
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