Lung Function Measurement Articles & Analysis
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating disease characterized by progressive scarring of the lungs, which severely impairs lung function over time. Developing effective treatments for IPF has been a challenge for the medical community, as the mechanisms driving this disease are complex and not fully understood. To accelerate drug discovery, animal models that closely mimic the ...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains a devastating condition with limited treatment options, often leading to a grim prognosis. However, a recent study by Milman-Krentsis (2024) offers a beacon of hope, demonstrating the potential of lung cell transplantation as a therapeutic intervention for lung fibrosis. Utilizing two distinct mouse models—one treated with bleomycin and another ...
Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are major global health threats. Their interaction worsens disease severity, as HIV reduces CD4+ T cells, making individuals more vulnerable to TB. Despite progress, an effective animal model that mimics human immune response during HIV/TB co-infection has been lacking, hindering treatment and vaccine development. Bohorguez et al. ...
Recent advances in the fight against severe acute inflammatory lung diseases, including COVID-19, have revealed a promising new approach to treating pulmonary hyperinflammation and long-term lung damage such as fibrosis. A groundbreaking study has developed a first-in-class, carbohydrate-coupled inhibitor of microRNA-21 (RCS-21), which shows significant potential as a therapeutic agent. This ...
Especially for older patients and those with chronic diseases, information such as blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, heart rate, oxygen level, and lung function can be crucial for prescribing the right treatments and avoiding costly acute events. ...
Friedrich Thienemann, General Medicine & Global Health research group, University of Cape Town and University Hospital Zurich, also noted, “In order to measure lung functions in resource-constraint settings like South African townships, one needs a device that is portable, point-of-care, easy-to-use, low-maintenance, and reliable ...
/www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">New data reinforces strength of Novartis once-daily COPD portfolio in improving lung function, shortness of breath and reducing rate of exacerbations Novartis International AG / New data reinforces strength of Novartis once-daily COPD portfolio in improving lung function, shortness of breath and ...