Prophylactic cranial irradiation beneficial in elderly SCLC patients
Prophylactic cranial irradiation improves survival in elderly patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer, analysis of US epidemiologic data indicates. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - September 6, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Assay aids ALK fusion detection in lung adenonocarcinoma
A fully automated immunochemistry assay is highly sensitive and specific for detecting anaplastic lymphoma kinase fusion in primary lung adenocarcinomas, Chinese researchers report. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - September 6, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Asthma exacerbates PE risk
Data from Taiwan show that asthma is associated with a significant increase in the risk for pulmonary embolism, particularly in patients who experience exacerbations. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - September 5, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Menopause findings show asthma to be ‘women’s health issue’
Results from a nationwide study in the USA show that women of menopausal age have a rate of asthma hospitalization that is more than twice that of men of the same age. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Inhaled steroids linked to improved school performance in asthma
Researchers from Greece say that the use of steroid inhalers in elementary school children with asthma may improve school performance over other forms of therapy. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - September 3, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Balance training boosts pulmonary rehabilitation
Canadian researchers report that balance training can significantly improve outcomes when added to pulmonary rehabilitation programs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - September 2, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Call for global COPD education shakeup
Researchers behind a global survey of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients say that more must be done to educate patients about the disease and what to do during exacerbations. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 31, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
IVF, cesarean section asthma link strengthened
Researchers from Greece have shown that pediatric asthma is associated with both conception by in vitro fertilization and birth by cesarean section. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 29, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Albumin-bound paclitaxel has favorable risk–benefit profile in NSCLC
Albumin-bound paclitaxel plus carboplatin is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, irrespective of histology, study results show. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 29, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Testosterone improves exercise capacity in men with COPD
A systematic review and meta-analysis confirms that testosterone therapy improves exercise capacity in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 28, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Occupational caution for young men with severe asthma
Research from Finland shows that men who have severe asthma by early adulthood are vulnerable to the effects of current work and exposure to asthma-aggravating factors on asthma outcomes in middle age. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 27, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Significant role for oral health in COPD events
Researchers from the USA have found a significant association between poor dental health and the risk for respiratory events among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 26, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Exacerbations key to COPD–osteoporosis connection
Researchers have shown that bone resorption is increased during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, adding to growing evidence of a strong association between the disease and osteoporosis. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 25, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Marketing campaign boosts older adult asthma awareness
Researchers in Australia report that a community-level social marketing campaign has been successful in raising asthma awareness among older adults. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 23, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Low indoor temperatures linked to pediatric asthma outcomes
Research from New Zealand shows that children with asthma experience small but significant variations in lung function in response to changes in indoor air temperature. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - August 21, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
