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August 13, 2022
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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy awards $4.5 million to early career researchers

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy presented $4.5 million in fellowship and scholarship awards to nine graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

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July 26, 2022
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Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 in US for pulmonology and lung surgery

Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 in US for pulmonology and lung surgery

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, was ranked No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery.

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July 26, 2022
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MD Anderson again ranked best cancer hospital in US

MD Anderson again ranked best cancer hospital in US

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has retained its distinction as the No. 1 cancer hospital in the country.

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July 16, 2022
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Study: No faster return to sport with blood flow restriction after ACL reconstruction

Study: No faster return to sport with blood flow restriction after ACL reconstruction

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Blood flow restriction training compared with standardized physical therapy after ACL reconstruction may not lead to improved return to sport outcomes in elite collegiate athletes, according to data presented here.

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July 05, 2022
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Dupilumab reduces asthma exacerbations in patients with, without fungal sensitization

Dupilumab reduces asthma exacerbations in patients with, without fungal sensitization

Dupilumab treatment reduced asthma exacerbations among patients both with and without evidence of fungal sensitization on medium- or high-dose inhaled corticosteroids, according to a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST study.

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June 27, 2022
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Recovery more likely in COVID-19 respiratory failure after ventilation, tracheostomy

Recovery more likely in COVID-19 respiratory failure after ventilation, tracheostomy

Among hospitalized patients with respiratory failure, those with COVID-19 who required mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy were more likely to recover compared with those without COVID-19, according to data published in Chest.

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May 24, 2022
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FDA approves inhaled treprostinil for treatment of PAH, pulmonary hypertension-ILD

FDA approves inhaled treprostinil for treatment of PAH, pulmonary hypertension-ILD

United Therapeutics Corp. announced that the FDA has approved the Tyvaso dry powder inhaler for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease to improve exercise ability.

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May 16, 2022
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People with chronic lung diseases more likely to have delayed, avoided care during pandemic

People with chronic lung diseases more likely to have delayed, avoided care during pandemic

SAN FRANCISCO — During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with chronic lung diseases, including asthma and COPD, were more likely to delay or avoid medical care compared with the general population or those with other COVID-19 risk factors

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April 25, 2022
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Q&A: Early diagnosis, optimal treatment key for patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis

Q&A: Early diagnosis, optimal treatment key for patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis

A new review published in JAMA highlights the current diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis.

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April 07, 2022
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Addition of hormone therapy to radiotherapy benefits men with localized prostate cancer

Addition of hormone therapy to radiotherapy benefits men with localized prostate cancer

The addition of androgen deprivation therapy to radiotherapy improved survival outcomes among patients with localized prostate cancer, according to study results published in The Lancet Oncology.

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