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December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

‘Vascular Pruning’ Affects Lung Function in Smokers With Bronchiectasis

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A recent study comparing computed tomography (CT) scan data found that smokers with bronchiectasis have a greater loss of blood vessels in the lungs, a process known as vascular ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Pus in Sputum Associated with Disease-prone Bacteria in Bronchiectasis

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The presence of pus (purulence) in sputum samples from bronchiectasis patients is associated with an imbalance in microbial communities and a higher prevalence of potential disease-prone bacteria, a new ... Read more

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

Certain Autoantibodies Linked to P. aeruginosa Infection in Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Suggests

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Production of autoantibodies against a particular protein called bactericidal/permeability-increased protein (BPI) is strongly associated with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in patients with bronchiectasis, a study has found. BPI is an anti-microbial ... Read more

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

New Probe Allows Safe, Easy Visualization of Infectious Bacteria in Lungs, Study Shows

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A newly developed fluorescent probe allows the detection of infectious bacteria in human airways and lung’s air sacs within minutes, a study shows. This innovative diagnostic strategy was found ... Read more

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

B. bronchiseptica Infection Causes Varied Symptoms in Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients, Case Series Shows

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Infection with the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica can have varying symptoms and be difficult to eradicate in patients with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis, a case series shows. Because people, particularly those with compromised ... Read more

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

#NORDSummit – Major Issues on Table for Rare Disease Patients in US as Midterm Elections Approach

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With the U.S. midterm elections now less than two weeks away, patient advocacy groups are solidly focused on a range of hot-button issues, from the Orphan Drug Tax Creditand ... Read more

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Benefits of Sinus Surgery in Bronchiectasis Patients Do Not Extend to Lung Function, Study Suggests

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Endoscopic sinus surgery to relieve nasal inflammation in bronchiectasis patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) positively influences health-related quality of life but does not seem to improve lung function, a ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Incremental Shuttle Walk Test a Reliable Measure of Bronchiectasis Therapy Response, Study Suggests

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Improvements in physical ability as seen with the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) mirror pulmonary function improvements in bronchiectasis patients, a study reports, indicating that the test could serve as ... Read more

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

Concomitant Infection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycobacteria Worsens Bronchiectasis Symptoms, Study Reports

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A Taiwanese study demonstrated that concomitant infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and nontuberculous mycobacteria leads to a greater lung function decline and increased disease severity in patients with bronchiectasis. The findings ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Advocacy Groups, Doctors Question Rising Prices of Rare Disease Treatments

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Half a year has gone by since disgraced pharma executive Martin Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for securities and wire fraud while heading San Diego-based ... Read more

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