Category: Pulmonology
Organ Transplantation: Researchers Change Blood Type A Donor Lungs to Universal Type O Blood Lungs
Blood type is one of the sources of incompatibility between a donor and recipient in transplantation. Canadian doctors have developed a quick method to change the blood type of …Oxygen Deprivation and Lung Cancer: The Deadly Link You Need to Know
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent form of lung cancer. It often experiences hypoxia, which is a condition of oxygen deprivation. This lack of oxygen leads …
New Hope for COPD Patients: Early Trials Show Promise in Lung Cell Transplants
Pioneering research from Tongji University in Shanghai unveils the promising potential of transplanting patients’ own lung cells as a curative treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Supported by …
The Role of Broccoli and Kale in Preventing Lung Infections: A Recent Study
In a recent study, UK-based scientists have shown that specific compounds in Broccoli and Kale contribute to fortifying the pulmonary barrier, thereby mitigating the risk of lung infections. Lung …
Guide to Lung Function Tests: Types, Procedures, and Indications for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Assessment of Respiratory Conditions
What are lung function tests? Lung function tests are medical tests that are used to assess whether the lungs are functioning properly. These tests measure a range of values …Prognosticating Lung Cancer with Artificial Intelligence Is Now Possible
Cancer occurs in cells in a particular area of the body, proliferating and replicating uncontrollably. These cells can penetrate and ravage nearby healthy tissue, including organs. The common types …Promising New Combination Therapy Discovered For Some Types of Lung Tumors
Scientists have reported a discovery that a combination of immunotherapy and a gene mutation-blocking drug may help fight against certain lung cancers. Lung cancer is a major cause of …
Disulfiram (Antabuse) A Cheap 70 Year Old Alcoholism Drug May Protect the Lungs from COVID-19 Damage
Disulfiram, sold under the name of Antabuse, is prescribed to treat alcoholism, but researchers at Weill Medical College have also found that it reduces coronavirus damage in hamster lungs. …