Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
1129 results for "lung regeneration"
A woman's lung nearly doubled in size after cancer surgery, proving organs scientists thought were fixed can actually regenerate. The discovery could reverse incurable diseases affecting millions 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.
Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital created an artificial lung system that kept a dying patient alive for two days with no lungs in his body. The groundbreaking procedure saved a Missouri man's life and gave him time for a double lung transplant.
A new AI-powered robotic catheter is catching lung cancers as small as 6mm hidden deep in the lungs, replacing weeks of invasive testing with a single procedure. The NHS pilot has already diagnosed 215 lung cancer cases in 300 patients, detecting tumors that would have been previously impossible to reach.
Scientists studied 200,000 people and found that eating fruit daily protects your lungs from pollution damage, even if you can't avoid dirty air. Women who ate four servings daily showed the strongest protection against declining lung function.
A world-first inhaled RNA therapy that targets the root cause of lung disease has entered human trials in Australia. The breakthrough could transform treatment for nine million Australians living with chronic lung conditions.
Scientists discovered that exposing lungs to harmless microbe fragments creates a lasting memory that prevents allergies for months. The protection comes from structural lung cells, not immune cells, opening new paths for allergy prevention.
A powerful new combination therapy just gained approval to help patients fighting an aggressive form of lung cancer live longer. The treatment offers hope for thousands diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer each year.
A 33-year-old man lived for two days without any lungs, kept alive by a groundbreaking artificial-lung system until doctors could perform a life-saving transplant. The innovative device maintained normal heart function in a way no previous external system could achieve.
David Peterson was given months to live when stage four lung cancer spread to both lungs, but an innovative transplant program at Northwestern Medicine gave him a second chance. He's now cancer-free years later, thanks to doctors who dared to try what was once considered impossible.
A new targeted therapy for a rare form of lung cancer just earned priority review from the FDA, potentially offering hope to thousands of patients who currently have limited treatment options. The drug specifically targets HER2 mutations found in about 2-4% of lung cancer cases.
A 33-year-old man survived two days without lungs thanks to a groundbreaking artificial system that kept his heart pumping until a transplant could save his life. The Chicago medical team's innovation could help thousands of patients facing deadly lung infections.
A medical breakthrough allowed a patient to survive for two full days without natural lungs, kept alive by an external artificial-lung system until a donor organ became available. This achievement marks a major step forward in bridging the gap between organ failure and life-saving transplants.
Children with chronic lung diseases can now get detailed scans that reveal how their lungs are working, not just what they look like, without any radiation exposure. A UK hospital is already using the breakthrough technology to catch early signs of cystic fibrosis that traditional tests miss.
Scientists at Michigan State University discovered why a rare genetic lung condition makes it so hard for children to breathe, opening the door for future treatments. Using 3D imaging, they found excess muscle building up throughout the lungs, not just in blood vessels.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway successfully received a new lung at Oslo University Hospital, offering hope after an eight-year battle with a rare lung disease. The 52-year-old royal is recovering well under close medical supervision.
A new pill targeting aggressive pancreatic and lung cancers showed remarkable results in early trials, shrinking tumors in nearly two-thirds of lung cancer patients. The therapy offers fresh hope for patients facing some of the deadliest cancer diagnoses.
Adults with a rare form of lung cancer now have a new treatment option after their disease stops responding to initial therapies. The FDA just approved zidesamtinib for patients with ROS1-positive lung cancer who've already tried one targeted treatment.
A 33-year-old man lived for two days with an empty chest cavity while doctors used a groundbreaking artificial lung system to save his life. The custom device bought enough time to cure his deadly infection and perform a successful double lung transplant.
Northwestern Medicine doctors are saving lives by offering lung transplants to stage 4 cancer patients whose disease hasn't spread beyond their lungs. All 17 transplant patients survived their first year, compared to grim outcomes for those on standard treatment alone.
Showing 20 of 1129