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February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Rare Disease Day at NIH, Set for March 1, Growing Year by Year

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Rare Disease Day at NIH, organized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and taking place on March 1, will feature panel discussions, patient stories, research updates, TED-style talks, and a ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

Bronchiectasis Can Increase Number of Asthma Attacks, Analysis Finds

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More than 30% of people with asthma have bronchiectasis, which can worsen airway obstruction and increase the number of asthma attacks, according to an analysis conducted by researchers in China. ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Bronchiectasis May Increase Risk for Severe COVID-19 Disease

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Bronchiectasis might be more frequent in people with severe COVID-19 disease, increasing by over threefold the risk for severe symptoms, according to an analysis of patients in Wuhan, China, where ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Eurordis Survey: Healthcare Experience Worse for Rare Disease Patients

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People with rare disorders have a worse healthcare experience than those affected by chronic diseases, according to the results of an international survey conducted by Eurordis-Rare Diseases Europe. Indeed, rare ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

Tobramycin, Inhaled Antibiotic, Eases Symptoms, Study in Off-label Use Finds

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Off-label use of the inhaled antibiotic tobramycin lowered sputum production, and eased shortness of breath, and cough in people with bronchiectasis, a small real-world study found. Although there was no ... Read more

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

Electromed Resumes Study of SmartVest

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Electromed has resumed a study seeking to assess the effects of SmartVest, an inflatable vest that can be used to deliver high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy, on the quality ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 11, 2021

Pandemic Won’t Stop Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28

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Scores of virtual events are afoot around the world to mark Rare Disease Day 2021 on Feb. 28. The activities are focused on heightening awareness about rare diseases and the ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

Chronic Fungi Infection Tied to Poor Outcomes in NTM Lung Disease

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Early identification and prompt treatment of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis — a lung infection caused by fungi belonging to the Aspergillus genus — are needed to improve outcomes for people with ... Read more

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

CT Scores for Bronchiectasis, Nodules Predict NTM Recurrence

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In patients successfully treated for pulmonary disease caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria, CT scans at treatment’s end can accurately predict infection recurrence, a study found. Specifically, CT scores for bronchiectasis and lung ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Treatment With Ciprofloxacin Antibiotics Found to Reduce Exacerbations

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Treatment with the inhaled antibiotic ciprofloxacin can reduce the frequency of exacerbations, or sudden disease flare-ups, in people with bronchiectasis, a new analysis indicates. The findings were published in the Internal ... Read more