Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

The first patient enrolled in a Phase 2 trial for patients with a serious infection — Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) — has successfully received the first dose of nitric ... Read more

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016

Bronchiectasis Severity a Risk Factor for Vascular Disease, Study Shows

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Researchers have found that a higher risk for developing vascular disease among patients diagnosed with bronchiectasis is linked to the severity of the disease. The study, “Bronchiectasis severity is an independent risk factor ... Read more

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016

Risk Factors For Bronchiectasis Identified in COPD Patients

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A research team recently reported three parameters – male gender, a history of tuberculosis and increased levels of serum T-IgE – as independent risks factors for the coexistence of bronchiectasis ... Read more

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

In Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients, Tobramycin Free Base Inhalation Well-Tolerated, Study Says

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Inhalation of dry powder tobramycin free base is well-tolerated by non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis patients, according to a recent study, “Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Inhaled Dry Powder Tobramycin Free ... Read more

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016

Thoracic Surgery an Alternative Safe Therapy for Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients

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A team of researchers recently suggested that lung resection surgery is a safe and efficacious therapeutic for patients with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis who fail to respond to conservative treatment. ... Read more

March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Bronchiectasis in Kartagener Syndrome Patient Treated Successfully with Lung Surgery

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A case report of a patient with Kartagener syndrome, also presenting bronchiectasis and pneumonia, who was effectively treated by surgical resection is presented in the study, “Left middle lobectomy ... Read more

February 23, 2016February 23, 2016

Bronchiectasis Appears to Be Common in Airway-Centered Fibroelastosis, a Possible New Lung Disorder in Women

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Airway-centered fibroelastosis is a potential new disorder identified in women, according to a study recently published in the journal Chest and titled “Airway-centered fibroelastosis: a distinct entity.” Interestingly, the condition seems ... Read more

January 26, 2016January 26, 2016

Hospitalized Bronchiectasis Patients Who Develop Acute Kidney Injury at Increased Risk for Mortality

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Researchers in England showed that acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with infective exacerbations of bronchiectasis increases their mortality risk. The study, “Diagnosis of acute kidney injury and its ... Read more

January 19, 2016January 19, 2016

Certain Bacteria in Airways of Bronchiectasis Children Appears to Contribute to Disease Severity

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The bacterium Helicobacter pylori, responsible for gastric problems, may also contribute to the severity of bronchiectasis. The study, “Is There Any Role Of Helicobacter pylori In The Pathogenesis Of ... Read more

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016

Clinical Trial to Investigate Bronchiectasis’ Natural History

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A new clinical trial for bronchiectasis, currently recruiting participants, is a prospective observational study which aims to investigate the disease’s natural history, particularly to identify inherited and immune factors that may explain ... Read more