Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have completed the first study comparing lung macrophages in multiple ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene, leading to progressive lung disease and systemic complications. Lung disease ...

A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis ...

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.