Clinical Trial Shows Benefits of Treating Undiagnosed Asthma and COPD
Nicole Ezer was part of groundbreaking clinical trial published in NEJM that shows the benefits of treating Undiagnosed Asthma and COPD.
Publications
View news items and posts from some of our respiratory research publications. For a complete publication list, please go here: https://meakinsmcgill.com/publications/
Disparity in Lung Cancer Survival Rates
Publication by Faiz Ahmad Khan highlights disparities in lung cancer survival rates faced by residents of Nunavik.
BCG Vaccine Offers Cross-protection Against Influenza
Publication by Maziar Divangahi shows how BCG vaccination provides protection against influenza A viral infection
Focused Screening of New Residents, Key to Fight TB in Canada
Dr. Kevin Schwartzman published a study on an efficient and cost-effective way to reduce the prevalence of TB in Canada.
More Than 75% of Canadians Had immunity to SARS-CoV-2 Due to Infection by March 2023
Study by Bruce Mazer showed that more than 75% of Canadians had immunity to SARS-CoV-2 due to infection by March 2023
All Airway Trees are not Created Equal
A recent study by Benjamin Smith reveals that airway-to-lung size ratio is possibly the most important factor in death by lung disease.
Vaping can Cause Significant Harm to the Lungs
New research carried out in the lab of Carolyn Baglole, PhD, affirms that vaping can cause significant damage to the lungs.
Prenatal Programming of Alveolar Macrophages by Neutrophils Needed for Lung Health
Publication in Nature by Maziar Divangahi and colleagues shows that the production of eicosanoids by neutrophils is required for reprogramming alveolar macrophages
Parasitic Worms Reprogram Intestinal Stem Cells to Evade the Immune System
Dr. Irah King’s recent study published in J Exp Med reveals how parasitic worms reprogram intestinal stem cells to evade the immune system.
Upper and Lower Airway Dysanapsis and Airflow Obstruction Among Older Adults
Publication in AJRCCM by Ben Smith describes dysanapsis in the upper and lower airways and risk of airflow obstruction