Lung

Experts say a pneumonia outbreak among children in Ohio and a cluster of pneumonia cases in China are unrelated, despite some social media posts and tabloid articles that have ambiguously linked the two.The usual respiratory pathogens are making their rounds this cold and flu season, yet the specter of the pandemic has left many on alert for the next novel agent.“I understand outbreaks in China can make people nervous, but this is not that,” says Paul Offit, an infectious disease physician at Children’s Hospital of…

By Alli Rosenbloom | CNN Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, who died earlier this week at age 61, had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few months prior to his death, his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN on Thursday. The news was first reported by the New York Times. Allen stated at the time Braugher’s death was announced on Monday that he had suffered a “brief illness” and specified on Thursday it was lung cancer. Known for his Emmy-winning role on “Homicide: Life on the Street” and for his comedic chops in NBC’s…

A research study by Tulane University discovered a new pathway for halting lung cancer. It highlights the role of RBM10 in suppressing cancer growth and identifies a mutant form that promotes tumors, paving the way for new treatments. Credit: SciTechDaily.com The findings could lead to the development of a new anti-cancer drug and more personalized lung cancer treatment. A new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its tracks.…

Actress Kate Micucci, who starred as Lucy on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, has revealed she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. On Saturday, the 43-year-old actress and comedian posted a video on TikTok and shared her diagnosis from the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove the disease, People reported. She said, "Hey everybody, this is not a TikTok, it`s a `Sick Tok`. I`m in the hospital but it’s because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early. It`s really weird, because…

Raising Hope and The Big Bang Theory actress Kate Micucci says she’s on her way to recovery after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Micucci shared a video over the weekend in which, sitting in a gown inside her hospital room, she revealed that she was recovering following a procedure to remove the cancer. The nearly one-minute update saw a smiley Micucci jokingly calling her TikTok update a “SickTok” and at one point playfully asking, “Why am I still talking? Because I’m on drugs.” The…

Researchers have published the results of a clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of an immunotherapy drug in treating a particularly aggressive form of lung cancer. Tarlatamab produced promising results, demonstrating antitumor activity and improving survival rates in patients for whom previous treatments hadn’t worked.Like all cancers, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) begins at the cellular level and causes cancerous cells to reproduce rapidly and uncontrollably. However, its rapid growth makes SCLC the most aggressive…

A survey by The BMJ highlights significant disparities in access to lung diagnostic tests in England’s deprived areas, leading to delayed treatment and health deterioration in patients with respiratory conditions. The article emphasizes the urgent need for NHS England and the government to address this healthcare crisis by ensuring equitable distribution of diagnostic services like spirometry.The survey reveals that the poorest regions are most severely impacted by the ‘postcode lottery’ in diagnostic services, and the…

A comprehensive study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests a positive relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and lung health. The research emphasizes the significance of omega-3 fatty acids in dietary intake, given the limited consumption by many Americans. The study, carried out in two parts, involved a large group of healthy adults and revealed that higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in blood could be associated with a slower decline in lung function.Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and fish…

Scientists have discovered a mutation in the Omicron BA.5 subvariant, allowing it to efficiently infect lung cells. This development could lead to more severe disease outcomes, especially in high-risk groups. The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring of Omicron subvariants’ evolution.Future SARS-CoV-2 variants may also regain the ability to infect the lower respiratory tract.Omicron-derived virus variants currently account for the majority of SARS-CoV-2 infections globally. Compared to its predecessors,…

After one dose of the particles was administered to the lab mice, the mRNA made it into about 40% of the epithelial cells, which form most of the lung lining. Three doses brought the level up to 60%. For the two specific types of epithelial cells that are the most important targets for treating lung disease, the level was about 15%. “This means that the cells we were able to edit are really the cells of interest for lung disease,” says Bowen Li, a former MIT postdoc and now an assistant professor at the University of…