Articles tagged with Respiratory Disorders
Two new classes of organic compounds show promise in limiting damage caused by lung disease and other inflammatory diseases. By blocking enzymes that cause connective tissue damage, the compounds reduce inflammation and potentially prevent further tissue harm.
A rare lung disease thought to affect only people from Japan, China, and Korea has been diagnosed in five US patients with no Asian ancestry. Long-term antibiotic use can effectively treat the condition, but mortality rates remain high if left untreated.
Researchers have identified a second gene linked to hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a bleeding disorder that affects 1 in 40,000 people. The discovery provides new understanding of how the body's vascular system operates and may offer hope for families affected by the disease.