WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on: December 10,2024

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on:December 10,2024

Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

Updated on: January 17,2025

Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

Updated on:January 17,2025

Weekly Update of Drug News-8/1/2025

Updated on: January 08,2025

Weekly Update of Drug News-8/1/2025

Updated on:January 08,2025

Las 6 diferencias entre Asma y Alergia (explicadas)

Las 6 diferencias entre Asma y Alergia (explicadas)El asma y la alergia son dos afecciones muy comunes que comparten muchos de sus síntomas como la dificultad para respirar. Para diferenciarlas, habla

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Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on: December 01,2023

Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on:December 01,2023

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Updated on: December 30,2023

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Updated on:December 30,2023

Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

byUniversity of StirlingPurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and t

Updated on: January 06,2024

Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

byUniversity of StirlingPurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and t

Updated on:January 06,2024

Sibling death in childhood, young adulthood linked to risk for CVD

JANUARY 8, 2024 Editors' notesby Elana GotkineSibling death in childhood and early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published o

Updated on: March 15,2024

Sibling death in childhood, young adulthood linked to risk for CVD

JANUARY 8, 2024 Editors' notesby Elana GotkineSibling death in childhood and early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published o

Updated on:March 15,2024

Las 7 diferencias entre resfriado, neumonía y bronquitis

Las 7 diferencias entre resfriado, neumonía y bronquitisEstas tres enfermedades respiratorias se diferencian en lo que a causas, síntomas, complicaciones, gravedad, órgano afectado y opciones de trata

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Gripe: causas, síntomas y prevención

Gripe: causas, síntomas y prevenciónLa gripe es una enfermedad vírica que está constantemente circulando por el mundo y cada año afecta al 15% de la población.Pol Bertran PrietoMicrobiólogo, divulgado

Updated on: March 17,2024

Gripe: causas, síntomas y prevención

Gripe: causas, síntomas y prevenciónLa gripe es una enfermedad vírica que está constantemente circulando por el mundo y cada año afecta al 15% de la población.Pol Bertran PrietoMicrobiólogo, divulgado

Updated on:March 17,2024

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Julie Leonard-Duke et al. / University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceUsing a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue i

Updated on: January 05,2024

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Julie Leonard-Duke et al. / University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceUsing a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue i

Updated on:January 05,2024

Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThis schematic shows how the small airsacs of the lung called alveoli, specifically the alveolar-capillary interface that is the major site of radiation-in

Updated on: January 06,2024

Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThis schematic shows how the small airsacs of the lung called alveoli, specifically the alveolar-capillary interface that is the major site of radiation-in

Updated on:January 06,2024