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Inhaled steroids may increase risk of lung infections
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 16 (ANI): Asthma patients beware! Using inhaled steroids to control asthma and other breathing problems may increase the risk of developing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections.
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Can testosterone replacement therapy reduce progression of lung disease?
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 14 (ANI): According to a study, testosterone replacement therapy may slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Sleep apnea may lead to lung cancer at young age
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 13 (ANI): Turns out, sleep apnea or simply a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, can lead to the growth of lung cancer growth in young individuals.
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Genetic mutations may drive tumor formation
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): A new study has found that genetic mutations in the form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may drive tumor formation by blurring cells' perception of key growth signals.
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Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 30(ANI): Chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer, according to a new study.
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Study provides insight into development of lung cancer
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 19(ANI): Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that start off in one or both lungs; usually in the cells that line the air passages.
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E-cigarette vapour disables protective cells in lungs
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 14(ANI): An experimental study has revealed that e-cigarette vapour boosts the production of inflammatory chemicals and disables key protective cells in the lung that keep the air spaces clear of potentially harmful particles.
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Akila Dananjaya achieves career-best 21st ODI ranking
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [United Arab Emirates], August 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has jumped twenty places to reach the career-best 21st ranking in the one-day internationals.
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Link between palliative care and suicide risk in cancer patients
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 12(ANI): Palliative care is associated with a reduced risk of suicide in veterans diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer, a new study has found. Palliative care is for the terminally ill and their families, especially that is provided by an organized health servi
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Cystic Fibrosis in unborn babies may lead to lower brith weight
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Aug 04 (ANI): Babies born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), an ailment of the lungs and the digetsive system, suffer from a number of complications which includes lower average birth weight, finds a research.
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Lung cancer mortality rate among women may spike by 40%
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 1 (ANI): In an alarming new research study, researchers have stated that lung cancer mortality rates among women could increase by 43 percent by 2030.
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Master blaster extends birthday wishes to Mandela
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], July 18 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished late former South African President Nelson Mandela on what would have been his 100th birthday here on Wednesday.
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