Lung cancer rates Rising among Women,Experts Say Table of Contents Lung cancer rates Rising among Women,Experts Say Sharp Increase in Lung Cancer Among Women advertising’s Impact on Women’s Smoking Habits Vulnerability Factors in Women Potential Explanations for Increased risk Lung Cancer Mortality Surpasses Breast cancer Mortality Rates: Lung Cancer vs. Breast Cancer Lung Cancer in … Read more
Gran Canaria Hospital Achieves Milestone with Lung Transplants Table of Contents Gran Canaria Hospital Achieves Milestone with Lung Transplants Patient Demographics and Common Conditions regional program Benefits Lung Transplants: A Last Resort Specialized Center Increased Need for Transplants Multidisciplinary Assessment Patient Evaluation and Waiting Times Ongoing Patient Monitoring Collaborative Effort Essential Support Staff Gran Canaria … Read more
The same biological processes that drive aging — such as energy loss — may also contribute to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a metabolic age clock that evaluates an individual’s metabolic function relative to the expected norm for their age group. Using this tool, they identified a … Read more
TOPLINE: A study found that among US adults eligible for lung cancer screening (LCS), the uptake of colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer screening was nearly fourfold higher than LCS. Among those who had never undergone LCS, approximately 60% participated in other cancer screenings — indicating they are reachable and open to preventive health services. … Read more
TOPLINE: Low-dose CT screening in a high-risk population detected lung cancer in 2.0% of participants, with nearly 80% of cases diagnosed at stage I or II. The screening protocol demonstrated 97.0% sensitivity at 12 months, with a 4.8% false-positive rate. METHODOLOGY: Annual low-dose CT screening has been recommended in the United States since 2013, but … Read more
BOSTON — Key DNA and chromosomal and immune cell changes in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma show significant associations with outcomes, representing potentially important early predictors to guide management of the increasingly prevalent, deadly disease, according to the results of a new study. “We found that DNA ploidy and chromosomal structure predict early recurrence in lung adenocarcinoma, … Read more
TOPLINE: Dupilumab reduced airway inflammation and mucus burden and enhanced airway volume and flow, which led to better lung function and improved asthma control in patients with moderate to severe type 2 asthma. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomized, phase 4 trial at 72 sites across 14 countries from July 18, 2020, to January 6, 2023, … Read more
TOPLINE: Among Medicare beneficiaries with advanced cancer, 45% had more than one acute care visit, in-hospital mortality, late receipt of systemic therapy, or hospice entry in the last 30 days of life. METHODOLOGY: Historical evidence has shown that patients with advanced cancer often receive potentially aggressive care at the end of life, including late initiation … Read more
TOPLINE: A 24-week phase 3 trial has found that once-daily vanzacaftor-tezacaftor-deutivacaftor is generally safe and well tolerated in children with cystic fibrosis aged 6-11 years. The treatment maintains normal baseline lung function while improving cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) function. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a phase 3 trial across 33 clinical sites in eight countries … Read more
TOPLINE: Better lung function, expressed as higher forced vital capacity (FVC), is associated with a reduced risk for the onset of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke over a follow-up period of approximately 10 years, according to a cross-sectional analysis of a population-based study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis of a population-based study (the BOLD … Read more