Respiratory
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Trial backs CT screening for lung cancer
CT-based screening for lung cancer can significantly reduce death rates from the disease, according to the findings of a major UK trial. Read more
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Electronic nose ‘detects’ when failing lung transplant
An electronic “nose” can accurately detect when a lung transplant is starting to fail with 86% accuracy, experts will hear today. Read more
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Lung function not affected in young adults with COVID-19
COVID-19 does not affect the lung function of young adults, according to the first study of its kind. Read more
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Nicotine e-cigarettes ’cause’ blood clotting
E-cigarettes that contain nicotine cause blood clots and render small blood vessels less able to expand and dilate, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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COPD exacerbations linked to hot weather
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease symptoms worsen in hotter weather, US researchers report today. Read more
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Insight into COVID antibody failure
Around one in five infected people do not develop antibodies to COVID-19, according to a new study. Read more
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Low-cost health solutions to turn pandemic tide
Low cost and innovative health technologies could help the developing world combat the threat of COVID, the World Health Organization has reported. Read more
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Long-COVID ‘rare’ in children – UK study
Most children who contract symptomatic COVID-19 recover within six days and long-COVID is rare, according to a new UK study. Read more
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How Delta is so dangerous
The COVID-19 B.1.617 variant, which originated in India can infect certain lung and intestinal cell lines more efficiently than the original virus, German research has found. Read more
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Aspirin reduces heart attack risk in pneumonia patients
Aspirin can reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with pneumonia, a new study reveals today. Read more