Pulmonology

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Lung Cancer Screening & Treatment: What Comes Next?

September 09, 2021

Video

The pulmonology and oncology expert panel returns for another discussion on lung cancer treatment challenges presented by the pandemic—and how the field can recover.

Biologic Breakthroughs for Severe Asthma with Dr. Mario Castro

September 08, 2021

Podcast

Dr. Castro and Dr. Rizzo discuss the evolving world of monoclonal antibodies for severe asthma. Plus, the ALA team discusses September's annual Asthma Peak Week, and what it means for reopening schools.

The Proinflammatory Role of Epithelial TSLP in Severe Asthma

September 03, 2021

Article

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to COPD Progression and Exacerbation

August 26, 2021

Article

Investigators have found a negative association between the COPD and proton pump inhibitors through a familiar sequence symmetry analysis approach used to find associations between COPD and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Intralymphatic Immunotherapy Safe But Ineffective

August 20, 2021

Article

Investigators found that intralymphatic immunotherapy of was not superior to placebo or other forms of allergen-specific immunotherapy, but felt continued research was warranted.

FDA Approves New Drug for Late-Onset Pompe Disease

August 06, 2021

Article

Avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt is an enzyme replacement therapy that reduces glycogen accumulation.

Research Suggests Diagnostic Potential of the API

August 04, 2021

Article

A new study suggests the Asthma Predictive Index can be used as a simple, noninvasive tool for determining asthma in preschoolers.

Analysis Shows Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of PALFORZIA

August 04, 2021

Article

A new multi-year study shows that the immunotherapy increases tolerance of peanut products in patients with allergies.

Shirin Peters, MD: Precautionary Measures for the Cold and Flu Season

August 02, 2021

Article

COVID-19 Vaccines Induce Serologic Responses in Kidney Transplant Recipients

July 30, 2021

Article

Researchers report antibody responses in kidney transplant recipients and the impact of specific regiments utilized by select patients.