Lung Protective Articles & Analysis
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In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more men and women die in this country from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. This correlates to approximately 136,000 annual deaths and just under 200,000 people that are told they have lung cancer each year. The CDC warns that the most important thing a ...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating disease characterized by progressive scarring of the lungs, which severely impairs lung function over time. Developing effective treatments for IPF has been a challenge for the medical community, as the mechanisms driving this disease are complex and not fully understood. To accelerate drug discovery, animal models that closely mimic the ...
Patent protected wireless lung function testing technology, Asthma, COPD, and post-COVID syndrome, Spirometry market is predicted to double in 12 months, Globalisation initiative – Europe, SE Asia and the US. ...
Lung Therapeutics LTI-03 uniquely inhibits both fibroblast activation and promotes the survival and function of alveolar epithelial cell subtypes needed for lung regeneration in IPF. ...
To date, Lung Therapeutics has raised a total of $53 million in outside funding. ...
One in 15 homes is affected by elevated radon levels, so this month the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging Americans around the country to test their homes for this naturally occurring radioactive gas. ...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Lung Association, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer and the most common cause of death due to cancer. Unfortunately, many people do not know they have lung cancer until the condition is in its later stages. When people breathe certain contaminants they can cause ...
The vest provides counter-pressure during rapid decompression. While protecting the lungs, it also has the effect of restricting breathing, potentially being a hazard in terms of hypoxia. ...