European Lung Foundation - Science Update

Genetic fingerprint identifies active TB

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:28:19 -0400

Scientists have found a genetic fingerprint that may help predict whether people infected with tuberculosis (TB) will become ill or carry the infection without effects.

Breath test detects cancer before symptoms arise

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:05:52 -0400

Doctors from Israel have developed a breath test that can diagnose patients with lung, breast, bowel and prostrate cancers before they even show symptoms of the disease.

China struggles with WHO anti-tobacco treaty

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:42:43 -0400

At least 1 million people in China die every year from the impacts of smoking, but what is being done to reduce this?

Diabetes affects lung function

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 04:33:03 -0400

Researchers from the Netherlands have found that diabetes may cause impaired lung function, similar to that found in smokers.

European caterpillar causes asthma in Britain

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:32:28 -0400

Toxic caterpillars, which can trigger an asthma attack or anaphylaxis, are invading Britain, experts warn.

Climate change health risks call for public action

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:31:31 -0400

US study shows that people are more likely to reduce climate change if they understand the human health impacts.

Universal flu vaccine one step closer

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:40:29 -0400

Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have made a successful universal flu vaccine in animals; a step that could cause big changes for human flu vaccines in the future.

New hope for asthma sufferers

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:32:22 -0400

American researchers are on the verge of a breakthrough that could make inhalers a thing of the past.

Skin patch may replace flu jab

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:34:25 -0400

A new skin patch could replace traditional vaccine jabs, increasing influenza vaccination rates in developing countries.

Home care equivalent to hospital care for some patients with cystic fibrosis

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:13:51 -0400

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) recover from exacerbations equally well if they are treated at home or in a hospital, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Lung function test may be affected by genetic ancestry

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 06:47:36 -0400

Scientists find genetic ancestry could alter the results of lung function tests.