chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Basophils Are Bad Actors In COPD
Immune cells called basophils help drive the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to research by Japanese scientists.
COPD Afflicts 100 Million People In China
The largest study of COPD across age groups in China finds that most don’t know they have the chronic lung disease.
NTU Singapore Launches Nationwide Lung Health Initiative
The initiative will bring together multidisciplinary investigators from local and international institutions to study lung health and disease in the Asian context.
The Importance Of Zinc In Respiratory Diseases
Researchers in Japan have identified zinc transport as a critical element of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.
The Scientist Will See You Now
A geneticist by training, Dr. Audrey Poon now runs a scientific consulting business, which helps researchers tackle grant applications and peer review.
Tighter Air Quality Standards Could Save Millions Of Lives In China
Bringing China's air quality to the World Health Organization's standards could help prevent three million deaths a year.
Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Lung Disease Patients
Approximately 80 percent of patients with COPD had low levels of vitamin D, suggesting a link to lung function.
ZAI Lab Licenses Respiratory Disease Drugs From Sanofi
ZAI Lab has acquired the license for two pre-clinical drugs for chronic respiratory diseases.
On-Off Switch For Inflammation In Allergic Asthma and COPD Identified
Research shows that two receptors of an inflammatory molecule play opposite roles in inflammation, suggesting new strategies for treatment.
Vectura & Partners Establish Kinnovata Pharma In China
UK-based Vectura Group plc has established Tianjin Kinnovata Pharmaceutical Company Limited in China with two partners.
