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From The Labs

Let-7 is key to keep pulmonary fibrosis in check

May 20, 2025 AT1 cells,  AT2 cells,  fibrosis,  let-7,  lung disease,  pulmonary fibrosis,  Research,  respiratory failure

The findings can provide opportunities for new drugs and interventions to prevent or slow the progression of this devastating disease.

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Policywise

Improving COPD care: A call to action

September 13, 2024 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,  COPD,  lung disease,  policy,  pulmonary,  respiratory,  spirometry

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems, remains a major public health issue across the Americas, with

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From The Labs

The road to uncovering a novel mechanism for disposing of misfolded proteins

October 20, 2020 alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency,  conformational diseases,  liver deficiency,  lung disease,  Man1b1,  misfolded proteins,  Neurodegeneration,  Research

The discovery of the cause of a rare liver disease in babies may lead to preventing more common neurological disorders occurring in late age.

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Momentum

COVID-19 and advanced heart and lung disease

April 21, 2020 Coronavirus,  Healthcare,  heart disease,  Heart Health,  lung disease,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

As a heart and lung transplant surgeon who routinely treats end-stage disease, I have been studying the effect of COVID-19 on the heart and lungs,

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From The Labs

E-cigarettes disrupt lung function and raise risk of infection

September 10, 2019 E-Cigarettes,  infection,  lung disease,  pneumonia,  Research,  smoking,  Tobacco,  Vaping

A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine raises health concerns about the use of electronic cigarettes. Some e-cigarette-related studies have reported negative

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNiMWHUhbc

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