EMBL scientists uncover potential use of an FDA-approved over-the-counter cough syrup ingredient to treat fibrotic lung ...

Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs—called fibrosis—which makes it difficult to breathe. This is because the scarring causes the tissues in the lungs to get thick and ...

Researchers found that endothelial cells lining the veins in lungs contribute to repair of blood vessels after lung injury. Veins in the lungs, or pulmonary veins, play a critical role not only in ...

Lung cancer prognosis tends to be better for people diagnosed in earlier stages of the disease. Once you have received a diagnosis and the type of cancer has been identified, your healthcare provider ...

Liver stiffness via STE was classified into three categories: normal (<6.5kPa), indicative of liver fibrosis (6.5-10.3kPa), and significant liver stiffness suggestive of liver cirrhosis (>10.3kPa).

Plethysmography is a pulmonary function test that measures the health and function of the lungs by determining how much air the lungs can hold. It may be used along with other lung tests to help in ...

Abstract: In the force feedback of physical human-robot interaction, stiffness is rendered to represent the hardness of the manipulated object, aiding users in executing accurate maneuvers. Active ...

The following is a summary of “Prediction of hepatic fibrosis using the aspartate transaminase-to ... The APRI score and liver stiffness were calculated using transient elastography for all patients.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare condition where the lungs become scarred, making it hard to breathe. The cause of the disease is unknown, which is why it is called ‘idiopathic.’ So far, ...

What is pulmonary stenosis in children? Pulmonary stenosis is a birth defect of the heart (congenital). It can happen when the pulmonary valve doesn’t grow as it should in a baby during the first 8 ...