Improving COPD care: A call to action
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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lung disease
The road to uncovering a novel mechanism for disposing of misfolded proteins
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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COVID-19 and advanced heart and lung disease
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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E-cigarettes disrupt lung function and raise risk of infection
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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