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Health News and Information - News Medical

	January 10, 2018
	Pulmonology
	The latest pulmonology news from News Medical

	Researchers aim to improve lung cancer detection using simple blood test Simple blood tests can reveal a great deal about a person's health. They can uncover infection, anemia, diabetes and high cholesterol and provide clues about many other conditions.

	Asthma and allergic rhinitis linked to increased risk of cataracts In a study that investigated the association between allergic diseases and ophthalmologic diseases in 14,776 adults, asthma and allergic rhinitis were each associated with a 50% increased likelihood of having cataracts. Atopic dermatitis was not linked with cataracts in the Journal of Dermatology study, however.

			Small-cell lung cancer patients encounter obstacles to receiving standard-of-care treatment Despite decades of clinical research establishing chemotherapy with thoracic radiation as the standard-of-care for the initial management of non-metastatic small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), a large percentage of U.S. patients do not receive these treatments and in turn have lower overall survival, according to research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

			Research could lead to new ways of optimizing treatments for chronic infections Antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis patients show predictable sensitivities to other classes of antibiotics.

			Strategies to prevent and treat acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease Acute chest syndrome (ACS), a potentially severe lung complication of sickle cell disease, increases a child's risk of respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and prolonged hospitalization if not recognized early and treated effectively.

	Experts report new guidelines for clinical trial design in patients with brain metastases Clinical trials of new anti-cancer therapies have often excluded patients whose disease has spread to the brain or central nervous system (CNS) or, if such patients were allowed on trial, trials have often failed to clearly capture information on the drug's effect in the brain.

	Research clarifies role of zinc transport mechanism in onset of obstructive pulmonary diseases Obstructive pulmonary disease is a collective term for refractory respiratory diseases with chronic airway inflammation and excessive mucus retention that are accompanied by airway obstruction.

	UCLA expert suggests measures for reducing risk of getting sick during holiday travel It's that time of year when families jet off to all parts of the country – and the globe-;to share some holiday cheer. Unfortunately, all that travel forces people into often-crowded airplanes, automobiles and airports. And there's the sharing of hugs and kisses with loved ones upon arrival at their destination.

	Sickle cell patients, families and doctors face a ‘fight for everything’ The day before his 30th birthday, Marqus Valentine was in a panic. "I was so scared for midnight to come rolling around because subconsciously I was like, 'This is it. Tomorrow’s my last day on Earth,'" he said.

	Researchers propose different approach to beat antibiotic-resistant superbugs Got a sore throat? The doctor may write a quick prescription for penicillin or amoxicillin, and with the stroke of a pen help diminish public health and your own future health by helping bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics.

	New yardstick offers practical recommendations for treatment of atopic dermatitis Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) - also known as eczema - often face a tough, uphill battle for treatment. Symptoms include severe itching, scaly rashes, extreme dry skin and inflammation.

	Kids show signs of mental disorder soon after being diagnosed with chronic illness Children commonly show signs of a mental disorder soon after receiving a diagnosis involving a of a chronic physical condition, according to a recent study in BMJ Open.

	Researchers discover genetic mechanism for resistance to immunotherapy drugs An urgent question for cancer scientists is why immunotherapy achieves dramatic results in some cases but doesn't help most patients.

	Reverberations from war complicate Vietnam veterans’ end-of-life care Many of Ron Fleming's fellow soldiers have spent the past five decades trying to forget what they saw — and did — in Vietnam.

	Newly identified biomarkers predict cancer patient’s response to immunotherapy Researchers at the University of Zurich have identified biomarkers in the blood that make it possible to predict whether cancer patients will respond positively to immunotherapy.

	The cAMP signaling pathway cAMP is a vital second messenger in several signaling pathways. Interrupting the cAMP signaling pathway can aid the treatment of various human diseases.

	Malnutrition remains underdiagnosed, undertreated for decades among hospitalized patients Malnutrition among hospitalized patients remains a serious issue that has been underdiagnosed and undertreated for decades.

	Health Risks of Alcohol Misuse The term alcohol “misuse” refers to stages 3 and 4 in the pattern of drinking. In these stages, drinking begins to become a problem, and if the individual continues in the same manner, he is adjudged as misusing alcohol. Alcohol misuse has long-term and short-term impacts on all parts of the body.

	Long-term night shift work among women may increase risk of cancers Night shift work was associated with women having an increased risk of breast, skin, and gastrointestinal cancer, according to a meta-analysis.

	Study reveals increased risk of common cancers among female night shift workers A new study published in the journal of American Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, has revealed the increased risk of breast, skin, and gastrointestinal cancers among women who work night shifts.

	Monthly cycles of brain activity linked to seizures in patients with epilepsy UC San Francisco neurologists have discovered monthly cycles of brain activity linked to seizures in patients with epilepsy.

	New ACOEM statement provides recommendations for managing obesity in workplace Effective prevention and treatment steps- including coverage for bariatric surgery, when indicated- can help employers to control the health and economic impact of obesity in the workplace, according to an ACOEM Guidance Statement, published in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

	Frail patients losing access to dental house calls Devon Rising shakes his head and tries to cover his face with his hands. It's time to get his few remaining teeth cleaned, and he fusses for a bit.

	Cancer death rate continues decades-long drop in the United States The cancer death rate dropped 1.7% from 2014 to 2015, continuing a drop that began in 1991 and has reached 26%, resulting in nearly 2.4 million fewer cancer deaths during that time.