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23
Nov
Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation
A new study has found that a type of fungal infection may be a possible cause of lung inflammation. The study, which was conducted by r...
20
Nov
Lung infections caused by soil fungi are a problem nationwide
Lung infections caused by soil fungi are a problem nationwide. A wide variety of these fungi live in soil and can cause serious infecti...
15
Nov
Emphysema more common in marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers
There are many similarities between marijuana and cigarette smoking, including the fact that both can lead to emphysema. However, studi...
10
Nov
Protein insights may boost lung cancer detection and treatment
Doctors and scientists are constantly looking for new ways to improve the detection and treatment of cancer. Now, a team of researchers...
26
Oct
Minorities face longer wait times for vital lung cancer treatment, study finds
According to a new study, minorities in the United States face longer wait times for vital lung cancer treatment than white patients.
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19
Oct
Air pollution from factories and vehicles linked to worse outcomes for patients with lung disease
Exposure to high levels of air pollution from factories and vehicles has been linked to worse outcomes for patients with lung disease, ...
11
Oct
Previously deployed military personnel show retained dust in lungs
Lung problems are common among deployed military personnel, and new research suggests that inhaling tiny particles of dust may be to bl...
03
Oct
Study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function
A new study has found that prenatal exposure to phthalates may be associated with reduced lung function in childhood. Phthalates are a ...
20
Sep
Development defect in macrophages causes lung disease
Lung disease is a common complication of immunodeficiency disorders, but the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying its developme...