Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She has also served as a PhD student research assistant at the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

Asthma-associated Bronchiectasis Becoming More Frequent in Spain, Study Finds

News

In Spain, hospital admissions for asthma associated with bronchiectasis nearly doubled from 2001 to 2015, a new study reveals. Although bronchiectasis was not associated with higher mortality, having both ... Read more

March 23, 2020March 24, 2020

Mobile App for SmartVest System Available for Patients’ Use

News

Electromed’s SmartVest can now be managed using a smartphone or tablet application called the SmartVest Connect app, the company reported. The app connects to the SmartVest on smartphones or tablets ... Read more

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

Pediatric Rare Disease Therapies Increase, But Most Repurposed, Study Finds

News

The number of treatments for children with rare diseases has grown over the past decade, according to a new study. However, despite the increase, nearly 7,000 rare diseases are still ... Read more

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

Bone Frailty High Among Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Suggests

News

Bronchiectasis patients seem to have a higher prevalence of osteopenia (low bone density) and osteoporosis (severely weakened bones) at younger ages than the general population, a single-center study suggests. ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

P. aeruginosa Adapt in Lungs to Make Mucus Harder to Clear, Study Finds

News

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the most common bacterial infection found in bronchiectasis patients, can adapt in the lungs and acquire a mucoid state that makes sputum harder to clear, new research ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Life Quality in Bronchiectasis Patients Greatly Affected by Activity Levels, Mental Health and Inflammation, Study Says

News

Overly short daily walks and weak legs, mental distress, and systemic inflammation considerably impact quality of life in people with bronchiectasis and severe asthma, a study suggests. “Extrapulmonary associations ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Bronchiectasis Patients Unlikely to Transmit Bacteria to Others Through Coughing, Study Suggests

News

Although patients with bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) release bacteria when they cough, this process does not appear to contribute to the spread of infection to the ... Read more

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

Antibiotics May Improve Quality of Life of Bronchiectasis Patients with High Bacterial Load, Study Suggests

News

Inhaled antibiotics appear to improve the quality of life of bronchiectasis patients, especially when they have a high bacterial load, a study suggests. This means that bacterial load may ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Common Allergens Linked to Poorer Lung Function in Non-CF Bronchiectasis

News

Patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis across the world have high rates of sensitization to airborne allergens, namely house dust mite and the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, a new study shows. As ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Vitamin D Deficiency Can Predict Severity of Bronchiectasis, Study Says

News

The majority of patients with bronchiectasis are deficient in vitamin D, a feature that was found to be correlated with bronchiectasis clinical and radiological severity, a study shows. The study, “Vitamin D ... Read more

Pin It on Pinterest