Pulmonology
Lizard Study Reveals Simple Mechanics of Breathing That Could Revolutionize Artificial Lungs Engineering
The human lung is quite a very complex structure. Multiple branchings here and there, complex mechanisms of gaseous exchange, and the like. This arrangement has made it challenging to …
Lung Cancer: Researchers Find Three Subtypes of Tumors in People That Never Smoked
Doctors at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda Maryland have discovered more facts about the development of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Lung cancer is one …
Purdue University: Humans Are the Main Source of Pollution in Office Spaces
Key Takeaways Office workers and ventilation systems are major sources of indoor pollution. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from breath, cosmetics, and cleaning products linger in office air. Poor ventilation …Promising Clinical Trials for Advanced Lung Cancer That Are Recruiting Patients in 2021
In the United States, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, and it makes up about 13% of all new cancer diagnoses. Lung …Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid) an Effective Treatment of Chronic Lung Disease
What is hyaluronan? Hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid is a type of sugar secreted by living tissue. It acts as a scaffold for the cells. The largest amounts of hyaluronan …
Oral Microbiome Changes Associated With Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers
An observational study performed on two groups of nonsmoking subjects with all matching criteria except for the abundance of the oral microbiota. The study found that the group with …Adagrasib a Promising New Treatment for Lung, Pancreatic, Endometrial, Ovarian and Colon Cancers
A new drug that inhibits a cancer mutation in the KRAS gene has shown encouraging results in patients with lung cancer, colon cancer, and other solid tumors. For decades, …Comprehensive Guide to Lung Cancer: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Advanced Treatment Options
Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, most often in the cells that line the air passages is known as lung cancer. The two major types of lung …