ETH researchers working with Martin Fussenegger have developed an early warning system for the four most common types of cancer. Should a tumour develop, a visible mole will appear on the sk... Read more
Collectively, such diseases of the airways as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma and cystic fibrosis are the second leading cause of death worldwide. More than 35 million Americans alone suffer f... Read more
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University have uncovered a novel approach to creating inhalable vaccines using nanoparticles that sho... Read more
What medications can be used to treat lung cancer, and how effective are they? Until now, drug companies have had to rely on animal testing to find out. But in the future, a new 3D model lun... Read more
New methods and techniques for engineering lungs for patients with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis In end-stage lung disease, transplantation is sometimes the only viable therapeutic option, but... Read more
Researchers in the US have made a significant breakthrough that could see tens of thousands more lungs available for transplant each year. Doctors from the University of North Carolina have... Read more
Cryoablation: Interventional radiologists present results of research on a new minimally invasive treatment option for advanced cancers that have spread to lung tissue Highlights Minimally i... Read more
The ECLS systems are essentially artificial lungs that oxygenate the patient’s blood outside the body In recent weeks the intensive critical care units at University Health Network’s Toronto... Read more
University of North Carolina scientists have uncovered a new strategy that may one day help people with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder better clear the thick and... Read more
Small Device Works With Air, Pure Oxygen Not Needed An artificial lung built by Cleveland researchers has reached efficiencies akin to the genuine organ, using air — not pure oxygen as... Read more