Respiratory
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07/04/2021 - Lung transplant feasible for severe COVID-19
Lung transplants were successfully used to save some COVID-19 patients who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome, it has been revealed. More
31/03/2021 - Facemasks must continue after lockdown, urge scientists
The UK should continue to require the use of facemasks after other lockdown restrictions are ended, according to an analysis published today. More
30/03/2021 - Asthma attacks reduced in first COVID-19 phase
Fewer than normal patients presented with severe asthma attacks, or were hospitalised with pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung diseases during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to three new studies. More
25/03/2021 - TB testing slumped during pandemic
Testing for tuberculosis (TB) plummeted by almost half in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis has revealed. More
23/03/2021 - TB cases fall in WHO European Region
Cases of tuberculosis have decreased 19% in the WHO European Region in four years, according to the latest data. More
10/02/2021 - Asthma linked to antibiotic exposure in utero
Children born to women who took antibiotics in mid or late pregnancy may have a raised risk of asthma, researchers report today. More
09/02/2021 - Smartphone app aids pneumonia diagnosis
A smartphone-based algorithm has been developed that can diagnose community-acquired pneumonia without the need for chest x-rays, research reveals today. More
03/02/2021 - Antiviral drug may fight COVID-19
An antiviral drug based on a traditional Mediterranean remedy is showing promising results against COVID-19 infection, scientists have reported. More
26/01/2021 - Air pollution increases macular risk
A new, long-term study has revealed a link between air pollution and an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. More
22/12/2020 - Cooked meat linked to childhood wheeze
Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat could increase the risk of childhood wheeze, according to a new study published today. More
17/12/2020 - Concerns over COVID-19 vaccine coverage
Low and middle income countries will face huge problems in obtaining supplies of COVID-19 vaccines because of pre-ordering by wealthy countries, according to a new analysis. More
25/11/2020 - Severe COVID-19 risk with diabetic retinopathy
People with diabetic retinopathy are at a raised risk if they become infected with COVID-19, a study has found. More
20/11/2020 - 'Anti COVID-19' nasal spray developed
A nasal spray has been developed that could protect against COVID-19, using materials that are already cleared for use in humans, British researchers have announced. More
17/11/2020 - Asthma risk for permanent night shift workers
Shift workers, particularly those who work nights permanently, could be at increased risk of developing moderate to severe asthma, researchers say today. More
13/11/2020 - Inhaled treatment could help severe COVID disease
An inhaled immune system protein, developed for asthma, can help patients with severe COVID-19 disease, British researchers have reported. More
04/11/2020 - Seven kinds of COVID disease?
Researchers in Austria have outlined seven distinct forms of disease in COVID-19 infection. More
28/10/2020 - Vitamin D linked to respiratory disease including COVID-19
A large proportion of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 have a deficiency of vitamin D, according to a new analysis. More
27/10/2020 - Air pollution link to some COVID-19 deaths
About 15% of COVID-19 deaths globally could be attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution, a new study claims today. More
21/10/2020 - Asthma treatments linked to bone health
Some asthma treatments may be linked to a raised risk of osteoporosis and fracture, researchers warn today. More
20/10/2020 - Hospitalised COVID-19 patients suffer symptoms for months
Many hospitalised COVID-19 patients were still experiencing symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and depression up to three months after contracting the virus, according to a new study. More
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