Colour of phlegm can predict outcomes for patients with the lung disease, bronchiectasis
Milan, Italy: The colour of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes,…
Bird flu is undergoing changes that could increase the risk of widespread human transmission
A new study from researchers in China and Nottingham has discovered that a subtype of avian flu virus, endemic in poultry farms in China, is undergoing mutational changes,…
New perspectives on understanding, preventing and treating vascular dementia
A study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) sheds significant light on the understanding of age-related dementias, particularly those of vascular…
Statins linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis
Cholesterol-lowering statins might protect patients with ulcerative colitis from developing and dying from colorectal cancer.
People with lung conditions face extra risks from climate change
People living with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), face even greater risks from climate change, according to an expert report published today…