Long-standing inflammatory disorders, including COPD and GERD, signal heightened risk for lung cancer among never-smokers, according to research. Among patients who have never smoked—“never-smokers”—those with lung cancer (LC) are more likely to...
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The following is a summary of “Triple overlap of COPD, severe obesity, and high risk of OSA: insights from an NHANES analysis,” published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Pulmonary Medicine by Orbell et al.
Genetic Regulation of Inflammation-Related Proteins in Asthma
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The following is a summary of “Genetically Determined Inflammation-Related Proteins in Asthma and Type-2 Signatures,” published in the June 2025 issue of European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology by Hernandez-Pacheco et al.
Comparing Vancomycin Dosing Strategies in Cystic Fibrosis
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Lung Function Differences in Congenital Defects
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