lung disease Articles
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Diacetyl likely the cause of lung disease
Diacetyl is the chemical that imparts the buttery flavor to popcorn and other foods. As far back as 2004, information began to suggest that it causes the lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare but serious lung disease. It was appropriately named “Popcorn Workers Lungs” because the first cases appeared in popcorn maker’s facilities where the diacetyl can be heated and ...
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Diacetyl Likely the Cause of Lung Disease
Diacetyl is the chemical that imparts the artificial buttery flavor to popcorn and other foods. As far back as 2004, information began to suggest that it causes the lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare but serious lung disease. It was appropriately named “Popcorn Workers Lungs” because the first cases appeared in popcorn makers’ facilities where the diacetyl can be ...
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High Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV) In Mature Infants With NonHomogeneous Lung Disease And Severe Gas Trapping
Infants with gas trapping are difficult to manage with conventional ventilation (CMV). HFJV has been used successfully in infants with severe gas trapping. The techniques used during HFJV in this situation are often described as a "low volume strategy". However, there is little published data to indicate optimal ventilator settings, both Jet and conventional, to achieve these aims. During HFJV ...
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Syndecan-1 promotes lung fibrosis by regulating epithelial reprogramming through extracellular vesicles
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and fatal lung disease. A maladaptive epithelium due to chronic injury is a prominent feature and contributor to pathogenic cellular communication in IPF. Recent data highlight the concept of a “reprogrammed” lung epithelium as critical in the development of lung fibrosis. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are potent mediators of cellular ...
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What is Silent Asthma?
Some doctors and healthcare professionals refer to “silent asthma,” but you’ve probably had difficulty pinpointing its definition. While this term has made its way into medical practice jargon, it is not generally regarded as a medical term. There are a few reasons why people refer to “silent asthma.” To understand their meaning, you need to know about ...
By Aluna
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Microfluidic tools to investigate pathologies in the blood microcirculation
We show how microfluidics technology can be used to fabricate simple and innovative biomimetic tools to shed new light on physiopathological events occurring in the blood microcirculation. Examples of applications are given in the context of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), an inflammatory disease of the lung triggered by a massive arrest of white blood cells in the lung ...
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Does Childhood Obesity Cause Asthma?
Obesity rates have been increasing worldwide, especially in North America. Over the past few years, obesity rates have increased to the point that it costs around $14 billion in health expenses each year. The consequences of childhood obesity are numerous, but many wonder about the connection between obesity and asthma. Does childhood obesity make asthma worse? Or is it the other way ...
By Aluna
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Image-based measurement of alveoli volume expansion in an animal model of a diseased lung
This research aims to improve ventilation protocols in critical care by using appropriate computer models that take into account the essential lung mechanics. This paper automatically tracks the boundary of individual or groups of alveoli, and converts this into a pressure volume curve for three different types of alveoli. Schiller et al. investigate the inflation and deflation of alveoli in a ...
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The Source for Respiratory Innovation Secured- KoKo, LLC and Galen Data
KoKo, LLC announces a partnership for access to Galen Data’s cloud platform. This new partnership provides KoKo direct and secure connectivity to a compliant cloud infrastructure, allowing access virtually anywhere. The secured data can be made accessible to providers and patients. By harnessing this information, KoKo will be able to develop innovative respiratory health solutions that ...
By KoKo PFT
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New Crystalline Silica Dust Rule By OSHA Now in Effect/2018
On March 23, 2016, OSHA published a new silica dust rule that the agency says will save about 700 lives and prevent 1,600 new cases of silicosis each year. The new regulation is referred to as 29CFR1926.1153 (Construction) and 29CFR1910.1053 (General Industry). Crystalline silica is a natural element of the earth’s crust and a major component of common sand. Airborne silica dust is most ...
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Health effects of fine particles brought to our living rooms
A recent article in Science [1] featured growing evidence that air pollution, especially fine particles, could be linked, not only to lung and heart disease, but also to Alzheimer’s and dementia. This kind of findings ought to interest people also outside the readership of scientific journals. The Crown, Netflix’ new series about Queen Elizabeth II, has turned out to be quite ...
By Airmodus Oy
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Delhi’s Pollution can Reduce 6 Years from Your Life
Air pollution is often based on the values of particulate matter of size less than 2.5 micrometers(PM 2.5) and particulate matter of size less than 10 micrometers (PM10).PM 2.5 reduces visibility and cause the air to appear hazy when the levels are elevated. It is the most harmful pollutant to human health which can lead to respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and heart attacks. The World Health ...
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How to Use Aluna To Better Treat Asthma Patients
The Aluna spirometer is an effective tool for remote patient monitoring (RPM). There are many ways that you can use Aluna to better treat asthma patients. Aside from being a quality product, Aluna has an app that makes recording spirometry results fun for children and beneficial for physicians. Here are some ways you can use Aluna to better treat patients who have asthma. The Use Of ...
By Aluna
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WHO report on diesel fumes puts sharp focus on need for effective monitoring
The World Health Organisation this month reclassified the dangers of diesel exhaust fumes, upgrading the risk from probably carcinogenic to a definite cause of cancer. The WHO report is based on the findings of research on workers in high risk areas, and puts a sharp focus on the need for effective monitoring in industries such as mining, rail, transportation, construction, power generation and ...
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Understanding the Short and Long-Term Effects of Asthma
Asthma is a health condition that causes a person’s airways to close up, making it difficult to breathe. Around 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but few fully understand the short and long-term effects of asthma. Understanding how asthma impacts your health is one of the first steps towards managing it and living your life relatively uninhibited. Therefore it’s ...
By Aluna
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What is Non-Seasonal Allergic Asthma?
Asthma can be a difficult illness to manage without a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. This is because there are several types of asthma, each with its own unique triggers. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma, you’re probably aware of common triggers such as exercise, weather, etc. However, one of the hardest types of asthma to identify is allergic asthma. You’ve ...
By Aluna
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LegalLookout: EPA Proposes Tighter PM Standards
Untitled Document EPA has been busy addressing particulate matter (PM), a mixture of very fine particles and/or liquid droplets to which exposure is, according to the agency, directly linked to health problems. Proposed NAAQS standard In January, EPA proposed revisions to the primary and secondary national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for PM. The proposed ...
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Nebulised MSC-Derived EVs: A Potential Therapy for E. coli-Induced Pneumonia
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown great promise in cell therapy for various diseases, including lung injury. However, recent research has focused on the therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from MSCs. These EVs contain bioactive molecules that can modulate immune responses and promote tissue repair. In the context of pneumonia caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) ...
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Watch for These 6 Asthma Warning Signs
Mayday, mayday, mayday! A flare may be on the horizon, and it could be triggered by your body’s changing levels of condition-based asthma triggers. Even if the early warning signs of an asthma attack aren’t obvious, you can take specific measures to help prevent a flare from happening. This could save your lungs and your life. If a child has asthma, it is crucial for you ...
By Aluna
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Do you Outgrow Pediatric Asthma?
If you or your child suffers from asthma, you’ve probably heard the term, “pediatric asthma”. However, understanding exactly what pediatric asthma is and how it affects your child is critical in managing their asthma. Furthermore, you may be wondering, does pediatric asthma only apply to children? Perhaps you’re even wondering if your child will outgrow pediatric ...
By Aluna
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