Posts by: Maureen Newman

Maureen Newman

Maureen Newman is a researcher by trade, and brings her knowledge of the lab to BioNews Texas. Currently, she is serving as a PhD student at University of Rochester, and working towards a career of research in biomaterials for drug delivery and regenerative medicine. She is an integral part of Dr. Danielle Benoit’s laboratory, where she is investigating bone-homing therapeutics for osteoporosis treatment. She is a senior science and research columnist for BioNews Texas.

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015

Study Shows Prolonged Antibiotics Reduce Exacerbations and Hospitalizations in Bronchiectasis

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Prolonged antibiotic use shows beneficial effects on reducing exacerbations and hospitalizations in patients with bronchiectasis. It is thought that prolonged antibiotic use may address the vicious cycle hypothesis in bronchiectasis. ... Read more

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015

Walk Tests Are Reliable in Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients

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Two excellent indicators of exercise capacity are the six-minute walk test (6MWT) and the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT). These two tests can reveal information about an individual’s lung function, ... Read more

August 7, 2015August 7, 2015

Rheumatoid Arthritis Found To Be More Severe With Co-Existent Bronchiectasis

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Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who are also affected by bronchiectasis have increased disease severity, according to a study from Musgrove Park Hospital in the United Kingdom. The study identified just ... Read more

August 3, 2015August 3, 2015

Lower IQ Detected in Bronchiectasis Patients During Study

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Effects of bronchiectasis on health are far-reaching. While bronchiectasis is a lung disease in which the bronchi are enlarged and typically infected, the condition affects much more than the respiratory system. ... Read more

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

HTLV-1 Infection Linked to Bronchiectasis

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Individuals who are infected with human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) are at an increased risk for developing bronchiectasis. Researchers at Imperial College London urge patients with HTLV-1 to be tested ... Read more

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015

Bronchiectasis and COPD Found To Be Related Through Risk Factors

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Alone, bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be difficult to diagnose and treat, but together they are much more difficult. Since bronchiectasis appears to be more common in ... Read more

June 10, 2015June 10, 2015

Sedentary Lifestyle Prevalent in Patients with Bronchiectasis

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A majority of patients with bronchiectasis may be at a heightened risk for comorbidities resulting from a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers at University of Ulster in Northern Ireland identified that only ... Read more

May 27, 2015May 27, 2015

Novel Mutation Causing Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Bronchiectasis Found in Study

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Although a deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin, which is an inhibitor of enzymes that break down proteins, may seem like a simple cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the genetic ... Read more

March 16, 2015May 13, 2015

Curious Rash in Bronchiectasis Investigated Using ANCA Titer

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Say you were a doctor with experience in treating bronchiectasis. You have been practicing medicine for many years and have seen a wide variety of patients with varying degrees of ... Read more