Respiratory
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Gene defect behind infant deaths
A rare genetic defect is responsible for severe lung disease in some infants, British and Dutch researchers have discovered. Read more
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Molecular diagnosis to speed up TB diagnosis
Genetic analysis techniques could be used to confirm mycobacterial infection – which may cause TB – within a couple of hours, Swiss researchers say. Read more
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Chronic cough treatment trial
A 12-week clinical trial into the first new cough drug for 50 years is to be carried out in the UK, it has been announced. Read more
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Molecule discovery could herald cystic fibrosis treatment
New molecules have been identified that could help to prevent diseases caused by faulty ion channels, such as cystic fibrosis. Read more
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Air pollution ‘a risk factor for stroke’
Air pollution is as a leading risk factor for stroke, researchers report today. Read more
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Lung cancer radiotherapy boost from trial
Patients with small cell lung cancer can now choose whether to undergo radiotherapy daily – or twice daily, according to the findings of a major European study. Read more
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Europe-wide e-cigarette study released
The rate of e-cigarette use is increasing across Europe – alongside the belief that they are harmful, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Medical backing for vaping
E-cigarettes should be backed by the government as a way to reduce the harm from smoking, according to a report published today by the Royal College of Physicians. Read more
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Rate of asthma diagnosis questioned
Asthma is routinely overdiagnosed, two senior respiratory doctors say today. Read more
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WHO calls for concerted effort to end TB
The World Health Organisation appealed today for countries across the world to come together to help end the misery of TB. Read more