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Study reveals how nerves, immune cells interaction in lungs can contribute
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The most prevalent chronic condition in children, allergic asthma can last into adulthood and is characterised by wheezing and breathing difficulties brought on by inhaled allergens such pollen, mould, and pet dander. The interaction between nerves and immune cells in the lungs can play a ro
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Haryana yet to confirm H3N2 death
Updated : 3 years ago IST
After the H3N2 virus claimed one victim in Haryana, the state health minister Anil Vij on Friday said that the cause of the patient's death is yet to be confirmed as he also had lung cancer.
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AI accurately identifies normal, abnormal chest X-rays: Research
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In a clinical setting, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can successfully distinguish between normal and pathological chest X-rays, according to research printed in Radiology, a publication of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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Engaging and fun approach to raise lung cancer awareness among NIFT Delhi
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New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI/PRNewswire): On 23rd February, Onco, a leading cancer care and treatment organization held a lung capacity test event at NIFT, Delhi to raise awareness about lung cancer and its prevention. The event was a huge success, with many students turning up to get the
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New lung health study identifies importance of early-life factors
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New insights into the importance of early-life factors on lung health have been unveiled in the most comprehensive study of its kind, led by the Universities of Essex and Bristol.
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Research: Allergic asthma driven by nerve-immune cell interactions in lung
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Allergic asthma, which is characterized by wheezing and breathing difficulties triggered by inhaled allergens such as pollen, mould, and pet dander, is the most common chronic disease among children, and it can persist into adulthood
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Uyghur detainee's death in Bangkok, epitome of govt's mishandling of those
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to Bangkok Post, the 49-year-old man died earlier this week of a lung infection. Despite claims by immigration authorities that they had taken good care of his health, rights activists said Abdullah had been seriously ill for more than three weeks but was not allowed to go to the h
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Research: Cancer drug development affected by differences in animal biolog
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A small but significant metabolic difference between human and mouse lung tumour cells, has been discovered by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, explaining a discrepancy in previous study results, and pointing toward new strategies for developing cancer treatments.
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What are the ill effects of smoking cigarettes?
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI/ATK): Studies have shown that cigarette smoke contains 7000+ chemicals which comprise arsenic, tar, nicotine, hydrogen cyanide, and more. These chemicals burn at around 1000 degrees Celsius. Besides, smokers ingest one cup of tar into their lungs everyd
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Researchers locate where toxins from tobacco attack DNA
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Chemical compounds in tobacco smoke alter the DNA of lung cells in ways that can lead to cancer in the longer term. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now been able to precisely localise such changes for the first time.
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Arunachal Police launch major operation against insurgency near Indo-Myanm
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Arunachal Pradesh Police launched a first solo major operation against an insurgent group in the general area of Lungpang, Rima Putok Circle, District Changlang near the Indo-Myanmar Border on Thursday, police said.
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India's first case of surfactant therapy using salsa technique in a pre-te
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Surfactant therapy has been the mainstay of treatment for preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Surfactant therapy is the delivery of a special liquid into the immature lungs of newly born premature babies suffering from breathing difficulty.
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