Pope Francis in Critical Condition After ‘Respiratory Crisis,’ Vatican Says
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update ...
The Lancet1d
Vitamin D and acute respiratory infections: a definitive answer?
Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a common cause of illness in children younger than 16 years and adults older than 65 ...
Winter brings more air pollution inside. Here’s how to minimize your risks.
Tiny particles, heavy metals, and toxic molecules could be lurking in your home this winter. One potential culprit? Your ...
Combined organ-specific mRNA and lipid nanoparticle therapy could repair damaged lungs
A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to new research from the Perelman ...
News Medical2d
New 3D lung model advances respiratory medicine research
Respiratory diseases are a challenging problem to treat. Inhalable medicines are a promising solution that depend on the ability to deliver tiny particles known as aerosols to the correct location in ...
Nature2d
What sparked the COVID pandemic? Mounting evidence points to raccoon dogs
More than five years on, studies suggest the animal is the most likely culprit, but other candidates haven't been ruled out.
The Lancet10d
Historic TB outbreak a wake-up call for US policy makers
In Kansas, USA, public health workers are battling one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in US history. As of Jan 31, 67 patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area had active infections and 79 ...
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Corynebacteria from the respiratory microbiota modulate inflammatory responses and associate with a reduced pneumococcal burden in the lungs
We show that the presence of Corynebacteria modulates the inflammatory response to pneumococci and associate with faster decrease in pneumococcal burden, primarily in the lower respiratory tract. Our ...