Respiratory
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06/08/2019 - New genes linked to allergic syndromes
Some 141 genetic regions "largely" explain the genetic risks of asthma, hay fever and eczema, Swedish researchers have reported. More
12/07/2019 - Treatment hope for combined breast and lung cancer drugs
Combining targeted drugs for breast and lung cancer could be used in patients with other tumour types to help them overcome treatment resistance, British researchers report today. More
11/07/2019 - CRP test should be used for COPD - study
The CRP finger-prick test could be used in general practice to reduce antibiotic prescribing for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, researchers have reported. More
09/07/2019 - Air pollution linked to increased risk of COPD
Exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to decreased lung function, a UK study reports today. More
27/06/2019 - Cost benefits of vaping
Smokers who switch to vaping can cut their bills for nicotine by two thirds, according to an analysis published today. More
20/06/2019 - Lower lung disease risk in fitter men
Men who show good cardiorespiratory fitness in middle age tend to have a reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in later life, new research indicates. More
11/06/2019 - Gene study closes in on pneumonia vaccine resistance
A major genetic research project has identified 621 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, it was announced last night. More
21/05/2019 - Cancer diagnosis risk for women with sleep apnoea
Women with obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men with the condition, according to Greek research published last night. More
08/05/2019 - TB elimination needs political input
Political "indifference" is hindering the success of tuberculosis elimination targets, an expert warned last night. More
29/04/2019 - Space tech makes safe walking maps
Space technology is to be directly applied to healthcare in two new projects, it was announced today. More
10/04/2019 - Immunotherapy questioned for the elderly
Immunotherapy is less effective for elderly patients with non-small-cell lung cancer than with younger patients, a conference will hear today. More
25/03/2019 - Success against TB - but resistance still a concern
The number of new TB diagnoses in England has nearly halved this decade – but scientists have warned of the continuing threat from antibiotic resistance. More
20/03/2019 - Tuberculosis-linked infection measured
Doctors should look for fungal infections when treating TB, researchers have warned. More
13/03/2019 - Air pollution threat measured
Air pollution is a larger threat to global health than previously believed, researchers have warned. More
06/03/2019 - Bronchiolitis points to later severe asthma
Infants admitted to hospital with bronchiolitis in infancy face a later risk of emergency admissions for asthma, wheezing and respiratory illness, according to an analysis published today. More
25/02/2019 - Smartphone app helps TB patients
Patients with tuberculosis are more likely to continue their drug treatment if they are supported by treatment via smartphones, according to a new study. More
13/02/2019 - Early lung cancer test created
A new test could help early diagnosis of lung cancer by measuring levels of DNA in the blood, British researchers have reported. More
11/02/2019 - Warning on 'heat not burn' tobacco devices
A new generation of e-cigarettes that use raw tobacco are as toxic as traditional cigarettes, researchers say today. More
27/12/2018 - Hope for new lung cancer therapy
UK researchers are investigating the use of drugs commonly used for breast cancer to treat drug-resistant lung cancer. More
14/12/2018 - Genetic discoveries offer new asthma hope
British researchers have found new genetic variants associated with severe asthma, leading to hope of new treatments to control mucus, it has been announced. More
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