Posts by: Patricia Silva PhD

Patricia Silva PhD

Patrícia holds her PhD in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the Leiden University Medical Center in Leiden, The Netherlands. She has studied Applied Biology at Universidade do Minho and was a postdoctoral research fellow at Instituto de Medicina Molecular in Lisbon, Portugal. Her work has been focused on molecular genetic traits of infectious agents such as viruses and parasites.

May 15, 2015May 20, 2015

Insmed to Present Abstracts on NTM Lung Infection Therapy For Bronchiectasis, Cavitary Disease

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Biopharmaceutical Insmed Incorporated will present data on its therapy for nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections, called ARIKAYCE, at the upcoming American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2015 International Conference, which will take place between May 15th and ... Read more

May 13, 2015May 13, 2015

Aradigm Reports on Study Results For Non-CF Bronchiectasis Therapy Liposomal Ciprofloxacin

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A team of investigators from Oregon State University, Corvallis (OSU) and Aradigm Corporation, an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of drugs for the prevention and ... Read more

May 11, 2015May 11, 2015

Poverty May Be Causing Bronchiectasis, Other Respiratory Diseases in New Zealand

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The New Zealand advocacy association Child Poverty Action Group is calling attention to the elevated burden of respiratory diseases such as bronchiectasis throughout the country. The group, which works to end poverty and social ... Read more

May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

Clinical Study Reveals that AffloVest for CF, Bronchiectasis Improves Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Adolescent Patients

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A new clinical study recently revealed that the AffloVest can improve lung function in adolescent patients with cystic fibrosis. The study was conducted by Michael Cooper, RT, from Chicago and is ... Read more

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Severity Successfully Assessed by Two Grading Scores

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A team led by researchers at The Institute for Occupational Health of R. Macedonia reported that two distinct grading scores, the FACED score and the Bronchiectasis Severity Index, are both ... Read more

March 24, 2015March 25, 2015

Researchers Develop Drug Formulations to Fight Superbugs in Lung Diseases Including Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis

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A research team from Singapore recently developed a combination of compounds to fight lung bacteria associated with respiratory infections and pulmonary conditions including cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. The team led ... Read more

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015

FDA Grants QIDP Designation to Bayer’s Inhaled Drugs for Bronchiectasis and Pneumonia

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Qualified infectious disease product (QIDP) designation has been granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to two agents from Bayer – Ciprofloxacin Dry Powder for Inhalation (DPI) and ... Read more

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015

P. aeruginosa Colonies Have the Highest Influence on Clinical Status in Non-CF Bronchiectasis

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Results from a recent study published in the International Journal of Mycobacteriology showed that, compared to other pathogens, colonization with P. aeruginosa has the highest influence on the functional, clinical and radiological ... Read more

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015

Symptomatic, Lung Function Changes in Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Exacerbations Explored in New Study

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According to a recent study published in the journal Respiratory Research, exacerbations of non-CF bronchiectasis are inflammatory incidents, with deteriorated symptoms, lung function and health status, and require a prolonged ... Read more

February 27, 2015February 27, 2015

Clinical Trial Shows that Statin-Based Therapy Improves Bronchiectasis in Patients

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Researchers recently published in the journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine their discovery that statin-based therapy is effective in patients with bronchiectasis. The study is entitled “Atorvastatin as a stable treatment ... Read more