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Participation in Lung Health Cohort Research Study Leads to Early Cancer Diagnosis
When a family member of a close friend, also in her 30s, was diagnosed with lung…
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LC9 Assessment-Determined Cardiovascular Health Associated with Lung Health
Individuals with better cardiovascular health, as determined by LC9, tend to have stronger pulmonary health, according…
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The First FDA-Approved Biologic Drug to Treat Uncontrolled COPD
Dupixent (dupilumab), a drug already used to treat atopic dermatitis and asthma, became the first biologic…
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Elevated risk of developing COPD with e-cigarette use: Study
Using e-cigarettes, often called vaping, significantly increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a…
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HOPE technique shows promise for long-term donor lung preservation
A study on donor lungs preserved outside the body before transplantation demonstrated that the hypothermic oxygenated…
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Explaining Lung Function & Health to Patients
How do you explain lung function — and dysfunction — to your patients? Breathing Lessons, a…
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‘I want to live’: Coal miners speak out as Trump strips away health protections
For John Robinson, a retired coal miner who spent his career in the Virginia mines helping…
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Why It’s Essential for People with Autism to Receive Vaccines
Despite numerous well-conducted research studies proving that vaccines do not cause autism, the claims suggesting a…
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Everything You Need To Know About Zero-Stage Lung Cancer
Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore revealed that she had quietly battled cancer in 2023. The news took…
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