Pulmonology

It has long been understood that administering antibiotics to children early on is linked to higher risks of obesity and immune-mediated diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and asthma.

Smoking impairs the protective response of immunoproteasome, an intracellular structure that is a key part of immune response. That is likely why smokers are at risk of developing COPD.

More than 900 physicians who subscribe to MD Magazine’s email news took the time last week to answer a seven-question survey on whether physicians should play a role in curbing gun violence. Here are the ten most passionate responses, taken from both sides

A study presented at the European Respiratory Society's International Congress showed there are other factors to look at during COPD diagnosis beyond smoking.

French researchers explored whether or not the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification could predict mortality risk factors. They found patients assessed as having low risk but who had more symptoms were more likely than other patients to die of cardiovascular causes.

Researchers suggest that women may be at much greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than men -- perhaps as much as 50% more likely.

A recent study showed that a large number of surgeons in the United States are reaching retirement age with no plans to put down their scalpel. What this can mean to the patients they treat has yet to be determined.

Cheese contains a natural food preservative, nisin, which can destroy cancer cells.

One of the most important facilities in the American military medical system is Brooke Army Medical Center. As a level 1 trauma center and a key research facility the San Antonio institution plays many roles all with one goal in mind.

Intensifying antituberculosis treatment did not improve the survival rate in patients with tuberculous meningitis, a study in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam found.

Researchers examined records to explore the incidence of emergency department (ED) visits and subsequent hospitalizations related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and found that the costs are “significant and increasing.â€

Bronchoscopic treatment with nitinol coils works better than usual care for patients with severe emphysema, French researchers found.

A new study suggests that caregivers who want to increase the use of pancreatic enzymes by young patients with cystic fibrosis should consider whether their parents need treatment for depression.

With immediate response from nurses and doctors app shows promise in helping patients address worsening symptoms.

Studying new approaches to address organ donor shortage shows some positive results for uncontrolled donation after circulatory determination of death.

Patients diagnosed with small cell lung cancer have an average life expectancy of 14 to 20 months after diagnosis and results of a recent study show patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who smoke are more likely than others to develop this deadly condition.

You’ve heard it thousands of times over the years: smoking is bad for your health. But a recent study found that cigarettes have an interesting impact when it comes to the risk of gout.

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it may be easier to reduce deaths than to curb readmissions for acute episodes.

Patients with arterial hypertension are less likely to experience death or complications when taking selexipag, according to a recent study.

Patients who have emphysema without interlobar collateral ventilation experience improved pulmonary function and have greater capacity for exercise when they receive endobronchial valve treatment.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have psychological symptoms like depression, anxiety, psychosis, or alcohol or drug abuse may be more likely to be admitted to the hospital with complications.

Buying energy drinks can be as easy as picking up a gallon of milk and people of all ages have been consuming them to get a bigger kick of caffeine than coffee alone provides. A recent study looked at possible health risks associated with these beverages.

There is growing clinical evidence that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can have significant pulmonary manifestations and may be more effectively treated with a multi-specialty approach.

Sometimes health stories can be just downright strange, and even the most experienced physicians may scratch their heads from time to time. Whether it was strange ingredients to treat pain or foods that harmfully impact the body, there have been a fair share of wild occurrences in the past 12 months.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause irreversible lung damage, but researchers have found pivotal discoveries to help the incurable condition over the past 12 months.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Ben Carson.

Smokers and nonsmokers with chronic asthma share symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), likely due to small airway remodeling. The concurrent disease is often referred to as asthma COPD overlap syndrome.

As technology improves and more is learned about treatment for various conditions new guidelines are constantly being developed in the medical field. Once the guidelines are updated it becomes even more important to get that information into the field to help the patients who can benefit from them.

Whether it is a parent concerned about their child's health or a doctor in a hospital looking to prevent the spreading of germs an alternative for a stethoscope could be a welcome addition to the health care field. With iPhones being a common tool in life bringing the two together could benefit people in many ways.

Four types of gut microbiota acquired in infancy may protect babies from developing asthma, according to findings published in Science Translational Medicine.