Many COPD Patients May be Using the Wrong Inhaler – Especially Women
Study by Bryan Ross finds many COPD patients are using the wrong inhaler. A simple test could lead to more personalized treatment.
Publications
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Vaping Cannabis Could Harm Your Lungs
Research by Carolyn Baglole shows that cannabis vapour may contain harmful chemicals and affect lung cell function
Discovery Reveals How the Immune System Protects the Gut Without Killing the Infection
New study by Irah King reveals how our immune system protect the gut during helminth infection.
New AI Tool Reveals Hidden Clues to Disease Outcomes
RAMEN is a novel AI tool that uncovers hidden links between symptoms and outcomes in diseases like COVID-19, COPD, and sepsis – advancing precision medicine.
PAP Therapy Shows Promise for Improving Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s Disease
New study by Marta Kaminska shows PAP therapy improves cognitive function in Parkinson’s Disease
Beta-glucan can ‘Reprogram’ Immune Cells With Promising Results
A study by Maziar Divangahi found that beta-glucan, a component in all fungi, can protect against flu-related lung damage.
Promising New Treatment to Prevent Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Dick Menzies, Andrea Benedetti, and colleagues show that the antibiotic levofloxacin could significantly reduce the risk of MDR-TB.
Wearables: A Game Changer for COPD Care
New study by Bryan Ross shows how wearable technologies can revolutionize the management of COPD
Gut Fungus: A Hidden Ally in Fighting Parasites
Work by Irah King has uncovered a previously unknown role of fungi in shaping intestinal immunity.
Pregnancy’s Secret Flu Shield
Maziar Divangahi and James Martin uncover a natural flu defense that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy