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A simple questionnaire developed in India is revolutionizing how doctors diagnose a deadly lung condition that has long stumped medical professionals. The tool achieves over 90% accuracy and could save countless lives across South Asia.
People with a rare lung disease now have access to a more affordable treatment option after the FDA approved the first generic version of a life-changing medication. The new approval could help thousands of patients breathe easier, both physically and financially.
A treatment for a rare bacterial lung infection just proved it can help patients much sooner than before. The drug, already approved for advanced cases, now shows real benefits when given to newly diagnosed patients.
MIT engineers created a portable chip that diagnoses pneumonia through breath analysis in just 10 minutes, potentially replacing hours of waiting for X-rays and lab results. The technology could soon bring fast, accurate lung disease diagnosis to any doctor's office or even your home.
A UCLA study found that environmentally friendly inhalers not only eliminate harmful greenhouse gases but also improve outcomes for people with lung disease. Patients using dry powder inhalers had 14% fewer severe flare-ups than those using traditional inhalers.
Stanford researchers created a nasal spray vaccine that protected mice from viruses, bacteria, and allergies for months. Human trials could begin soon for what scientists call a "universal vaccine" against respiratory threats.
A breakthrough study from Sweden shows that giving extremely premature babies early hydrocortisone treatment dramatically increases their chances of surviving without lifelong lung disease. The simple, safe treatment could help thousands of the tiniest patients worldwide.
Scientists found a molecular switch that tells lung cells whether to repair damage or fight infection. The discovery could lead to new treatments for chronic lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.
A 33-year-old man lived for two days without lungs thanks to a breakthrough artificial organ system that kept him alive until surgeons could perform a life-saving transplant. Nearly three years later, he's thriving with no signs of organ rejection.
Scientists are developing better treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a deadly lung disease that kills most patients within five years. Understanding the genetic and environmental causes is finally leading to hope for the 3 million people affected worldwide.
Nearly 30,000 people in England with chronic lung disease will gain access to the first treatment that targets an underlying cause, not just symptoms. The twice-monthly injection cuts severe flare-ups by 30% and could save the NHS millions.
A new AI tool can predict serious lung problems in premature babies just by analyzing routine eye exam photos. The breakthrough could help doctors catch and treat breathing issues earlier, potentially saving tiny lives.
A groundbreaking treatment just approved in England could transform life for nearly 30,000 people struggling to breathe with chronic lung disease. The twice-monthly injection is the first to tackle both symptoms and root causes of COPD.
A groundbreaking injection just got approved for NHS use in England and Wales, offering fresh hope to 30,000 people struggling with severe COPD. This marks the first biologic therapy available for uncontrolled chronic lung disease after years of limited innovation.