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Sleuths follow lung stem cells for generations to shed light on healing

More than one kind of stem cell is required to support the upkeep and repair of the lungs, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

COPD patients often given wrong treatment

(PhysOrg.com) -- Generally speaking, patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) deteriorate suddenly, in bursts, often as a result of bacterial or viral infections.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Smokers' COPD risk is genetic

It's well known that puffing on cigarettes can eventually leave you out of puff. But why do a quarter of long-term smokers develop serious breathing problems, when others do not? New research published BioMed Central's open ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New discovery paves the way for new diagnosis of serious lung disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- The discovery by Uppsala University researchers of a previously unknown protein in the cells of the lower air ways brings new potential for early diagnosis of a serious lung disease. The findings, published ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0