A long-term study found children living near the Salton Sea have slower lung function growth, with effects comparable to freeway exposure. The researchers controlled for various factors and found that dust exposure was linked to lower lung capacity, suggesting potential long-term health implications.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 3, 2026
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Researchers have discovered a new gene, ALOX15, that protects against sepsis-induced lung injury in mouse models. The findings suggest that mild lung thrombosis may actually reduce the severity of lung damage from sepsis, offering a potential novel therapeutic strategy.
SourceAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago·JournalCirculation Research·DateNov 17, 2025
Acute lung injury is characterized by diffuse inflammation and intractable hypoxemia, with N6-methyladenosine methylation playing a crucial role in its pathogenesis. The review synthesizes findings from multiple studies, highlighting the dynamic nature of m6A methylation and its associated proteins.
SourceJournal of Intensive Medicine·JournalJournal of Intensive Medicine·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 30, 2025
Denis Evseenko and Toby Maher are developing a regenerative drug to block cells that promote fibrosis in the lungs, aiming to slow or reverse IPF damage. The team plans to test the safety and therapeutic potential of their drug-like molecules in animals and human cells.
Research shows that the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires resulted in an estimated 440 excess deaths, while the 2023 Maui wildfires led to immediate increases in suicide and overdose deaths. Higher social support was linked to improved mental health outcomes but did not buffer physiological effects.
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Researchers discovered that PAR1 triggers a structural transformation in lymphatic vessels, making them more permeable to absorb excess fluid and immune cells. This finding has implications for the treatment of lung diseases and could lead to targeted therapies.
SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalNature Cardiovascular Research·DateJul 17, 2025
Researchers developed an AI-powered breath test to detect silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silicon dioxide particles. The test shows high accuracy in differentiating between affected and unaffected individuals, with results provided in minutes.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalJournal of Breath Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2025
A new study from Tulane University suggests that repeated collapse and reopening of alveoli during mechanical ventilation may cause microscopic tissue damage, contributing to ventilator-related injuries. The research identified that minimizing these cycles could significantly reduce lung injury and improve patient outcomes.
SourceTulane University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 3, 2025
Short-course corticosteroid treatment was associated with lower surgical site complications and in-hospital mortality in patients with postoperative acute lung injury following lung resection surgery. The optimal duration of corticosteroid treatment remains uncertain, highlighting the need to weigh benefits against adverse effects.
SourceNational Center for Respiratory Medicine·JournalJournal of Thoracic Disease·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 25, 2025
A new study found that COVID-19 infection is associated with faster growth of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study also revealed a higher incidence of high-risk plaques and coronary inflammation among infected patients.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateFeb 4, 2025
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Blast injuries are classified into primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and quinary types, each with distinct characteristics. A comprehensive management approach involves a high index of suspicion for silent blunt injuries, tailored to individual patient needs.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateDec 12, 2024
Endothelial cells lining pulmonary veins contribute to blood vessel repair and angiogenesis after lung injury. The study found that these cells proliferate into the adjacent capillary bed, differentiating into capillary cells, which can help regenerate damaged tissues.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Cardiovascular Research·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 10, 2024
A new study suggests that berry-flavored vapes can weaken the lungs' natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections. The research adds to growing evidence on how added flavourings in vaping solutions exacerbate dangers.
SourceMcGill University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 4, 2024
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a ventilator-on-a-chip model that simulates lung injury during mechanical ventilation. The device detects real-time cellular changes, revealing shear stress from air sac collapse and reopening as the most injurious type of damage.
SourceOhio State University·JournalLab on a Chip·DateSep 19, 2024
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A new study from Murdoch Children's Research Institute has identified changes in certain blood proteins that can predict bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm babies. By combining these protein changes with gestational age, birth weight, and sex, clinicians can make more accurate predictions of BPD risk within 72 hours of life.
SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 7, 2024
Vaping additives, particularly vitamin E, can damage the lungs by inhibiting gas exchange and lung stability. The study used Langmuir films to simulate the expansion and compression of the pulmonary surfactant, observing how the additive changed its properties and monitored changes as more were added.
SourceConcordia University·JournalLangmuir·TypeObservational study·DateApr 4, 2024
Cadmium exposure from cigarette smoke can lead to increased ANO1 expression in airway epithelial cells, exacerbating COPD. MicroRNA-381 negatively regulates ANO1, but its downregulation by cadmium could worsen disease severity.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2024
Researchers at University of Virginia Health System developed a new approach to machine learning that identifies drugs minimizing harmful scarring after heart attacks. The tool predicts and explains drug effects for other diseases as well.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 1, 2024
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A new study found that nicotine-free vape fluid can increase inflammation and oxidative stress in the lungs, causing damage similar to patients with lung injury. The research identified a protein called ARF6 as a key regulator of this damage.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalMicrovascular Research·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 18, 2024
A recent study published in EBioMedicine found that yellow fever virus causes myocardial fibrosis, cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, and vascular endothelium alterations, leading to cardiac conduction system disruption. The research provides new insights into the pathogenesis of YF-associated heart injury.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalEBioMedicine·DateDec 19, 2023
A Brazilian study found that damage to small blood vessels in the lungs causes severe COVID-19. The researchers observed high prevalence of microscopic blood clots in lung endothelial cells, which led to organ damage and ischemic tissue injury.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal of Applied Physiology·DateDec 6, 2023
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Researchers identified a gut-lung axis driven by intestinal antimicrobial peptide expression and mediated by the intestinal microbiota that influences hyperoxia-induced lung injury. Supplemental lysozyme reduced lung injury in neonatal mice, suggesting a potential therapeutic target.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalMicrobiome·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2023
Researchers developed a human in vitro model of radiation-induced lung injury, closely mimicking the complexities of the disease. The Human Lung Alveolus Chip recapitulates hallmarks of RILI, including DNA damage, inflammation, and injury to lung cells and blood vessels.
SourceWyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 17, 2023
The 'Crystal Ribcage' technology enables scientists to study lung function at a cellular level while maintaining physiological processes. This innovation holds immense potential for understanding lung diseases and developing new treatments.
SourceBoston University·JournalNature Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2023
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that trained immune cells can remove cellular debris and reduce inflammation in the lungs. This 'memory' or training allows these cells to respond better to subsequent infections, potentially leading to a cell therapy to prevent acute lung injury.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·DateAug 24, 2023
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Critically ill children on ventilator support can experience patient-ventilator asynchrony (PVA), which worsens outcomes. Researchers are using machine learning to develop a common set of definitions and measurements for PVA in pediatric patients, aiming to minimize risks and improve clinical outcomes.
Researchers found a link between short telomeres in ATII cells and lung fibrosis in post-COVID-19 patients. The study revealed loss of ATII cellularity and shorter telomeres concomitant with increased fibrotic lung parenchyma remodeling.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateJun 15, 2023
Researchers have developed a therapy using nanocarriers engineered from adult skin cells that curb inflammation and tissue injury in damaged mouse lungs. The treatment has shown promise for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a condition that leads to respiratory failure and puts patients on ventilators.
SourceOhio State University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2023
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A study by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers reveals that cadmium-induced inflammation increases the severity and mortality of lung infections. The findings suggest that targeting the regulation of PPAR-gamma in macrophages may protect against severe pneumonia.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalJCI Insight·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2023
Researchers found decreased lung injury, coughing up blood, and mortality rates after balloon pulmonary angioplasty between 2013 and 2022. The minimally invasive procedure is now considered a safer option for inoperable CTEPH patients.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJACC Cardiovascular Interventions·TypeSystematic review·DateApr 5, 2023
Scientists developed an injectable biomaterial with improved adhesion, stretchability, and toughness, making it ideal for surgical wound sealing. The material showed superior adhesive strength, stability, and biocompatibility in physiological conditions.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 29, 2023
A recent study found that 27% of twelfth graders in medical marijuana states reported vaping cannabis, compared to 19% in states where all adult use is prohibited. The researchers suspect that the context of medical cannabis and availability may contribute to the higher rates of teen vaping.
SourceWashington State University·JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence Reports·DateFeb 9, 2023
Researchers have discovered that more than 2,500 genes exhibit significant sex differences in expression in mouse alveolar type II cells, potentially explaining sex biases in lung diseases. These findings suggest that AT2 cells may play a crucial role in sex-biased differences in lung injury and repair.
SourceCell Press·JournalStem Cell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2023
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Researchers have discovered that vaping might not be a healthier alternative to smoking, especially in adolescents. EVALI symptoms can mimic those of other respiratory conditions, making diagnosis challenging. Pictorial questionnaires can help identify e-cigarette products used.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalAnnals of the American Thoracic Society·DateJan 4, 2023
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games reported a lower overall injury rate of 8% compared to previous Games, but injuries sustained were more severe. Newly introduced sports of taekwondo and badminton had high injury rates, prompting calls for prevention measures.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalBritish Journal of Sports Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateDec 13, 2022
A research team at Penn Vet identified p63 as a key factor in inappropriate tissue regrowth after infection, which may lead to new treatments. By removing p63, basal cells can differentiate into functional alveolar cells, promoting lung recovery.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 13, 2022
A large US study found that excess oxygen during surgery is associated with a higher risk of kidney, heart, and lung injury. The study of over 350,000 patients suggests that liberal use of oxygen may be harmful to the body's cells and tissues.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeObservational study·DateNov 30, 2022
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A live biotherapeutic product made from three Lactobacillus species has been shown to reduce lung damage in neonatal mice with chronic lung disease. The study found that the product can ameliorate redox imbalance and damages caused by experimental microbial dysbiosis, using a humanized mouse model of lung microbiome transplant.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 14, 2022
A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that early treatment with anti-anaerobic antibiotics can deplete gut anaerobes and lead to worse clinical outcomes. The research suggests that these 'good bugs' protect against pneumonia, organ failure, and mortality.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalEuropean Respiratory Journal·DateOct 13, 2022
A national study found that patients with cardiovascular disease had a higher mortality rate than those without, but this association was largely due to shared risk factors. Myocardial injury was common among critically ill COVID-19 patients and associated with poor outcomes.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalCirculation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 12, 2022
Researchers found that previously deployed military personnel had more retained dust in their lungs compared to civilian controls, with smaller particle sizes. The study suggests that even low sandstorm exposure led to increased dust accumulation, highlighting the need for mitigation strategies.
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A new PSU study found that vaping cannabinoid acetates leads to the formation of ketene, a toxic gas known to cause vaping-induced lung injury. The study suggests that prolonged exposure to ketene could be particularly hazardous, as it is virtually untraceable in the human body.
SourcePortland State University·JournalChemical Research in Toxicology·DateJul 15, 2022
A UC Riverside study reports that switching from combustible cigarettes to electronic cigarettes does not restore the nasal epithelium to that of a non-smoker. The researchers found alterations in gene expression profiles associated with cigarette smokers, indicating potential harm from prolonged EC use.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalToxics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 12, 2022
The Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) at the University of Cambridge will bring together over 380 researchers and clinicians to tackle cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The institute aims to deliver high-impact research to drive breakthroughs in prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases, which represent...
A single-center study found lower pneumonia frequency and severity in fully vaccinated patients compared to unvaccinated patients. The study included 467 patients who underwent chest CT during hospitalization for symptomatic COVID-19, with significant reductions in pneumonia frequency and severity observed in those fully vaccinated.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 31, 2022
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A study published in the Journal of Surgical Research found that e-cigarette explosions caused 15 traumatic injuries in children between 2016 and 2019. The devices' use of inferior quality batteries prone to explosion puts users at risk of severe injuries, including burn wounds, jaw fractures, and eye damage.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalJournal of Surgical Research·DateMay 13, 2022
Researchers found significantly higher levels of MMP-2 and MMP-8 in tracheal aspirate samples from COVID-19 patients, contributing to inflammation and tissue damage. The study's findings suggest a novel mechanism underlying severe lung complications and potential new therapeutic targets.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalBiomolecules·DateMay 12, 2022
Researchers have discovered a novel nano-therapy that prevents bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature babies. The therapy uses tiny particles released by mesenchymal stromal cells, which travel to the brain and lungs, reducing damage and improving lung and brain health.
SourceThe Ottawa Hospital·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 30, 2022
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that losartan treatment did not reduce lung injury in patients admitted with COVID-19, but may be needed for blood pressure support. Researchers emphasize the need for repurposing inexpensive medications to contain healthcare costs.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 16, 2022
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology developed a technique to study lung disease in living mice without using mechanical ventilation. The method uses phase-contrast X-ray tomography to produce high-resolution images of the lungs, including even the smallest airways, with low radiation doses.
SourceKTH, Royal Institute of Technology·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2022
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A recent review of e-cigarette research highlights the significant health risks associated with vaping, including lung inflammation and injury. The study found that e-cigarettes can cause negative effects in multiple organs, from the brain to the bladder, and may even increase the risk of lung cancer.
SourceVeterans Affairs Research Communications·JournalAnnual Review of Physiology·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 17, 2022
A new study suggests that incomplete lung cell repair may contribute to the development of chronic fibrotic lung disease in COVID-19 and non-COVID patients. The research proposes novel therapies to promote healthy regeneration and prevent scarring.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2022
Paczesny will explore biomarkers and a new type of immune cell to identify and regulate acute lung injury after BMT. She aims to improve understanding of signaling mechanisms in lung injury after BMT, particularly as they relate to idiopathic pneumonia syndrome.
Researchers found that disulfiram protected rodents from immune-mediated lung injury in models of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and TRALI, a rare lung failure syndrome. Disulfiram blocks NETs formation, which can cause lung damage and blood clots.
SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalJCI Insight·DateFeb 8, 2022
The University of South Florida has received a five-year, $1.35 million NIH institutional grant to train scientists in vascular inflammation and injury research. The grant will support the comprehensive training of pre- and postdoctoral scientists focused on this emerging area of research.
SourceUniversity of South Florida (USF Health)·DateFeb 4, 2022
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Researchers found that higher monocyte counts are linked to early signs of injury and scarring on lung imaging among community-dwelling adults. This suggests that hyperactive monocytes may contribute to lung injury at the early stages of interstitial lung disease.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine·DateFeb 1, 2022
A simple change in the way donor cells are processed can maximize a single cell's production of extracellular vesicles, which are small nanoparticles naturally secreted by cells. The finding offers new avenues for research around cellular therapies, where transplanted cells are used to help the body heal or work better.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2021
Researchers link repeated injury to airway stem cells with chronic lung disease, suggesting that biological aging of these cells may contribute to the development of this condition. The study found that injury caused activation of a subset of stem cells, leading to their premature aging and loss of functional capacity.
SourceAlphaMed Press·JournalStem Cells Translational Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2021
A new study from NYU Langone Health found that losing weight and managing excess body fat can significantly reduce the risk of lung disease in firefighters exposed to toxic substances on 9/11. The study analyzed 20 years of data from over 5,700 first responders and identified five key factors that predict lung disease.
SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine·DateSep 2, 2021
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Researchers at the University of Warwick used computational modelling to investigate the impact of high breathing efforts on COVID-19 patients' lungs. They found that increased respiratory efforts can produce injurious pressures and strains, posing a risk of lung injury. The study suggests that patients with acute respiratory failure d...
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalAnnals of Intensive Care·DateJul 19, 2021