Posts by: Ashraf Malhas, PhD

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Long-term, low-dose treatment with erythromycin has only a modest disruptive effect on the bacteria that are normally present in the upper airways and their resistance to antibiotics, a study ... Read more

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017

Artery Condition Increases Risk of Bronchiectasis Patients Having Heart Problem, Study Finds

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Chinese researchers have found an association between the airway-damage condition known as bronchiectasis and an artery condition that can lead to heart problems. The findings highlight the importance of early ... Read more

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017

Antidepressants Increase Older People’s Risk of Developing Bronchiectasis, Study Reports

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Some antidepressants may increase the chance of older people developing an interstitial lung disease such as bronchiectasis, a study reports. Research has shown a jump in antidepressant use in ... Read more

November 14, 2017November 14, 2017

Bronchiectasis More Prevalent in US Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

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A study analyzing the prevalence and incidence of bronchiectasis in the United States found that both are substantially higher than previously reported, and the number of cases has been growing ... Read more

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

Sleep Disorders Common Among Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Finds

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Adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) suffer from sleep disorders stemming from less oxygen in the blood, a study shows. Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition characterized by abnormal widening of airways, ... Read more

Posts by: Ashraf Malhas, PhD

Ashraf Malhas, PhD

Long-term Erythromycin Use Has Modest Effect on Normal Bacteria in Upper Airways, Study Finds

Artery Condition Increases Risk of Bronchiectasis Patients Having Heart Problem, Study Finds

Antidepressants Increase Older People’s Risk of Developing Bronchiectasis, Study Reports

Bronchiectasis More Prevalent in US Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

Sleep Disorders Common Among Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Finds

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