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January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Bronchiectasis Patients in Korea Have Higher Mortality Risk Due to Lung Disease and Cancer, Analysis Reveals

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The risk for all-cause mortality and death related to respiratory conditions and lung cancer is significantly higher in patients with bronchiectasis compared to those without the lung disease, according to ... Read more

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

Care of Children with Bronchiectasis Lags Those with Cystic Fibrosis, Australian Study Finds

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Children with bronchiectasis have poorer lung function than those with cystic fibrosis (CF), likely because of the differing levels of care given to children with these conditions, an Australian study suggests. ... Read more

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Problems with Cilia in Patients Not Specific to Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Study Says

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Bronchiectasis patients with chronic rhinosinusitis have similar structural abnormalities in cilia — finger-like projections that help move mucus through the respiratory system — as those without this chronic inflammation of the ... Read more

December 6, 2019

HHS Secretary Alex Azar Touts White House Efforts to Cure Rare Diseases

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Despite skyrocketing healthcare costs, President Trump is committed to protecting the 30 million or so Americans with rare diseases and ensuring timely, affordable access to lifesaving treatments, the nation’s highest-ranking ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

People With Blood Cancers More Prone to Develop Bronchiectasis, Study Finds

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People with blood cancers are more prone to develop bronchiectasis, which in turn contributes to an increased mortality risk, a study found. The study, “De novo bronchiectasis in haematological malignancies: ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Aradigm Ends Effort to Win EU Approval for Linhaliq in Treating NCFBE Chronic Lung Infections

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Aradigm has withdrawn its application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) requesting approval of Linhaliq for the treatment and prevention of flares in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients with chronic lung infections linked to Pseudomonas ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Parents of Children with Bronchiectasis Have More Anxiety, Depression, Study Reports

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Parents of children with bronchiectasis report higher levels of anxiety and depression, underscoring the need for more attention to the psychological well-being of parents, according to a study. The study, ... Read more

November 13, 2019

Rare Disease Film Festival Highlights Patient and Researcher Unity

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Rare disease-themed videos glowed on a large screen before an audience of people in wheelchairs, with crutches, and bearing oxygen tanks this Nov. 9 and 10 in San Francisco. Disorder: ... Read more

November 12, 2019

Diet Suggestions to Support Health, Quality of Life of Bronchiectasis Patients: A Nutritionist’s View

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Bronchiectasis is a respiratory disease that affects nutritional status and quality of life. Being underweight and malnourished, due to increased energy and protein needs, as well as obesity, are important ... Read more

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

Bone Frailty High Among Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Suggests

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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. The ... Read more