A novel test that looks at mucus proteins may help assess the health of the lungs in people with COPD, according to a new study.

Scientists kept a patient alive using artificial lung system for 48 hours to clear a deadly infection before a successful ...

Missouri patient survives double-lung transplant after innovative 48-hour bridge therapy removes infected lungs, offering new ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research shows that even “normal” kidney test results can signal danger if they’re ...

When appropriate, surgery remains the most effective treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including for patients with COPD, said Friedberg, professor in the Department of Thoracic ...

A novel recovery index (RI) integrates desaturation degree, recovery time, and supplemental oxygen use, offering prognostic ...

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...

In fibrotic ILD, desaturation recovery post 6MWT is linked to disease progression, baseline disease severity, and transplant-free survival.

The FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has accepted a letter of intent for the first biomarker for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis into its Biomarker Qualification Program, according to a press ...

Champion of respiratory medicine who was passionate about building bridges between academics and clinicians ...

Results highlight the possibility of using a blood test to identify people at increased risk of chronic lung disease ...

Blood sampling is a quick and accurate tool used to diagnose health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, and liver function. Researchers at the ...