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Scientists discover why this deadly lung cancer keeps coming back

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is among the most aggressive types of lung cancer, with a five-year survival rate of…

2 weeks ago

Severe COVID or flu may raise lung cancer risk years later

Serious cases of COVID-19 and influenza may do more than cause short term illness. New research from UVA Health's Beirne…

4 weeks ago

CRISPR unlocks a new way to defeat resistant lung cancer

Researchers at ChristianaCare's Gene Editing Institute have demonstrated that turning off the NRF2 gene with CRISPR technology can make lung…

5 months ago

Breakthrough lung cancer treatment supercharges immune cells with mitochondria

While chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of lung cancer treatment, it often weakens the immune system it relies on for long-term…

8 months ago

This AI tracks lung tumors as you breathe — and it might save lives

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before delivering…

9 months ago

Microscopic heist: How lung bacteria forge weapons to steal iron and survive

Bacteria of the genus Pandoraea have not been studied much to date. Their name is reminiscent of Pandora's box from…

10 months ago

New scan method unveils lung function secrets

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time…

1 year ago

Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a study…

1 year ago

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation…

2 years ago

Discovery of a new population of macrophages promoting lung repair after viral infections

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate…

2 years ago