Children who have access to green spaces close to their homes have fewer respiratory problems, such as asthma and wheezing,
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Gastrointestinal flora: the culprit for severe lung damage after blood transfusion
Knowledge that the gastrointestinal flora affects both healthy physiological processes and various disease mechanisms has increased in recent years. A
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Antibacterial in your toothpaste may combat severe lung disease
A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis, or CF, when combined with
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Better equipped in the fight against lung cancer: Researchers at FAU discover new approach for treating lung cancer
Lung cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Germany and the disease affects both men and women.
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Prolonged exposure to air pollution leads to genetic changes in rat brains, study finds: Insight into potential health effects of dirty air in the Los Angeles basin
Prolonged exposure to particulate matter in air pollution in the Los Angeles Basin triggered inflammation and the appearance of cancer-related
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Protein mimic developed to help injured lungs breathe
A Stanford University researcher has bioengineered an effective protein mimic that restored breathing capacity to the injured lungs of rats,
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Transplanted livers help body defend against organ rejection
For decades, transplant experts have observed that liver transplant recipients often need less anti-rejection medication, known as immunosuppressive drugs, than
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‘Molecular microscope’ system safer, more effective in heart and lung transplant biopsies: Research shows system requires less tissue samples and provides more precise readings
A transplant biopsy system that uses gene chips to read molecules is far safer and more effective than existing approaches
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Double-drug strategy blocks escape route for most lung cancers
A one-two combo punch using two currently available drugs could be an effective treatment for the majority of lung cancers,
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