Melatonin Produced in the Lungs Prevents COVID-19 Infection
The hormone acts as a barrier against SARS-CoV-2, blocking the expression of genes that encode proteins in cells serving as viral entry points, according to…
Pulmonary
Novel Molecules Discovered to Combat Asthma and COVID-Related Lung Diseases
Australian researchers reveal new molecules that provide profound protection in asthma models — as well as reducing severity of asthma attacks. A study designed to…
New Research Finds Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent Asthma
New research suggests that a higher dietary intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in childhood may reduce the risk of developing subsequent asthma, but…
Most Lungs Recover Well After COVID-19 – According to Extensive Health Assessment 3 Months After Recovery
Lung tissue of patients who suffered severely from COVID-19 shows good recovery in most cases. This was revealed by a study carried out by the…
“Like Multiple Wildfires” – Why COVID-19 Lasts Longer, Causes More Damage Than Typical Pneumonia
COVID-19 pneumonia spreads like multiple wildfires, leaving destroyed lung tissue in its wake. ‘This effort truly represents a “moonshot” in COVID-19 research’ Scientists identify target…
Boosting a Natural Cellular Process to Protect Lungs From Ventilator-Induced Injury
Research Suggests Boosting a Natural Cellular Process Could Reduce Damage An unfortunate truth about the use of mechanical ventilation to save the lives of patients…
Initial Severity of COVID-19 Is Not Associated With Later Respiratory Complications
A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examines the recovery of lung function and overall wellness in individuals who…
New Research May Explain Severe Virus Attacks on the Lungs, Contribute to Future Treatments for COVID-19
In some cases, immune cells in the lungs can contribute to worsening a virus attack. In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden…
UK Scientists to Produce Low-Cost, High-Performance Ventilators
UK scientists have been awarded funding to develop a robust, low-cost ventilator to help patients in low and middle-income countries suffering from severe respiratory problems…
Pneumolysis: High Altitude Specialists Explain COVID-19 Lung Destruction
The article by Dr. Gustavo R. Zubieta-Calleja and colleagues in published as open access in Reviews on Recent Clinical Trials, 2020. The current COVID-19 pandemic…
Doctors Save the Lives of COVID-19 Patients by Using Existing Treatment Earlier
The lives of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are being saved by doctors who are using an existing medical treatment at an earlier stage. Dr. Luigi…
Breathing Problems in Teens: COVID-19 or Vaping Lung Injury?
Vaping-related lung injury and COVID-19’s shared symptoms can be confusing. A UC Davis Health pediatric team presented a powerful case series of three teenagers who…
Investigations of Deceased COVID-19 Patients Reveal Lung Damage Caused by Persistence of “Abnormal Cells”
Investigations of deceased COVID-19 patients have shed light on possible lung damage caused by the virus. The study, published today (November 3, 2020) in The…
CBD Helps Reduce COVID-19 Lung Damage by Increasing Levels of Protective Peptide
One way CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that damages the lungs and kills many patients with COVID-19 is by enabling an increase in…
Researchers Identify How to Predict Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 Patients
Like a cold front that moves in, setting the stage for severe weather, coronavirus infection triggers showers of infection-fighting immune molecules — showers that sometimes…
New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Which COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Severe Infection
Test could inform doctors on best treatment options. Scientists have developed, for the first time, a score that can accurately predict which patients will develop…
Coronavirus Researchers Discover How COVID-19 May Trigger Fatal Levels of Lung Inflammation
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, requires models that can duplicate disease development in humans, identify potential targets and enable…
COVID-19 Patients Suffer Long-Term Lung and Heart Damage – But They Can Recover With Time
Coronavirus patients recover faster if they undergo rehabilitation as soon as possible after coming off ventilators or leaving intensive care. COVID-19 patients can suffer long-term…