Preclinical deep learning framework shows improved dose prediction for unseen cancer sites
A Heavy Burden on Doctors
This is a preclinical development study of a deep learning framework for radiotherapy dose prediction.
A new AI tool can plan radiation doses for many different cancers at once.
Narrative review examines lung microbiome and mucosal IgA in chronic inflammatory lung diseases
Your Lungs Have Their Own Microbiome — and It Affects Your Immune Defenses
This narrative review explores the interplay between the lung microbiome and mucosal immunoglobulin A system in chronic inflammatory lung di…
The lung's microbiome and immune protein IgA work together to protect health, and their breakdown drives chronic lung diseases like asthma a…
Narrative review links rare earth element exposure to respiratory symptoms and lung disease in industrial settings
Tiny Dust, Big Lungs: The Hidden Air Threat
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding environmental exposure to rare earth elements (REEs) in mining and industrial regions.
The dust inside your favorite gadgets and phones might be quietly damaging your lungs without you even knowing it.
Simplified ventilator built from automotive parts delivered tidal volumes up to 600 mL in severe lung disease models
Can a simple machine built from car parts keep patients breathing when power fails?
This preclinical study evaluated a simplified mechanical ventilator assembled from automotive components in simulated adult/pediatric patien…
A ventilator built from car parts successfully kept air moving and oxygen levels safe in emergency tests when standard hospital machines fai…
Preliminary U.S. data links underlying health conditions to higher COVID-19 severity risk
Early U.S. data suggests certain health conditions may increase severe COVID-19 risk
A preliminary U.S. observational report suggests patients with COVID-19 who have underlying conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease…
Early U.S. data suggests people with diabetes, heart disease, lung issues, or who smoke face higher risk for severe COVID-19 requiring hospi…
Questions about Chronic Lung Disease
What underlying health conditions increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in chronic lung disease?
People with chronic lung disease face higher risks of severe COVID-19 if they also have conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or smoking history.
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