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August 18, 2021
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In cystic fibrosis, above-average height in early life tied to highest pulmonary function

In cystic fibrosis, above-average height in early life tied to highest pulmonary function

Children with cystic fibrosis and a height-for-age consistently above the 50th percentile had the highest pulmonary function at age 6 to 7 years, according to new data published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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August 13, 2021
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Lung disease in RA filled with 'bad players'

Lung disease in RA filled with 'bad players'

A wide array of potential etiologies can cause lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to a presenter at the 2021 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.

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August 10, 2021
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MRI detects early lung abnormality progression in young children with cystic fibrosis

MRI detects early lung abnormality progression in young children with cystic fibrosis

In preschool children with cystic fibrosis, MRI detected progression of early lung disease, researchers reported.

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July 19, 2021
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Amikacin confers no new safety concerns in Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease

Amikacin confers no new safety concerns in <i>My</i><i>c</i><i>obacterium </i><i>avium</i><i> </i>complex lung disease

No new safety signals were found with the use of amikacin liposome inhalation suspension added to guideline-based therapy for patients with refractory Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease, according to researchers.

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January 28, 2021
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Lung microbiota may predict lung transplant rejection, death

Lung microbiota may predict lung transplant rejection, death

Increased lung bacteria may predict chronic rejection and death in healthy adults who undergo lung transplantation, according to data published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

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January 11, 2021
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Multiple-breath washout testing may identify lung disease in symptomatic military personnel

Multiple-breath washout testing may identify lung disease in symptomatic military personnel

Use of multiple-breath washout testing was useful for detecting airway disease in symptomatic military personnel following deployment, researchers reported in Respiratory Medicine.

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September 02, 2020
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BMI identified as independent risk factor for COVID-19 ICU admission for African Americans

BMI identified as independent risk factor for COVID-19 ICU admission for African Americans

African Americans who are older, have a higher BMI or have a history of lung disease are at increased risk for ICU admission with COVID-19, according to a study published in Obesity.

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August 30, 2020
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Women with HIV face higher burden of hypertension, other health conditions

Women with HIV face higher burden of hypertension, other health conditions

Women with HIV have a higher burden of hypertension, diabetes, lung disease and cardiovascular disease than HIV-negative women, according to data published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

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June 26, 2020
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Pulmonary abnormalities, lung cysts seen in children, young adults with MEN2B

Pulmonary abnormalities, lung cysts seen in children, young adults with MEN2B

More than half of a cohort of children and young adults with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B had restrictive and obstructive lung abnormalities and 94% showed some degree of diminished lung function, NIH study data showed.

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March 13, 2020
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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation issues guidance on COVID-19 for patients with IBD

Crohn&rsquo;s and Colitis Foundation issues guidance on COVID-19 for patients with IBD

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation issued guidelines for patients with IBD to protect themselves from COVID-19 such as talk with their gastroenterologist about medications, their health status and any precautions they should take related to COVID-19.

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