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July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Greater Difficulty in Breathing Linked to More Severe Bronchiectasis, Study Finds

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Greater severity of dyspnea, or labored breathing, is associated with higher functional impairment in people with bronchiectasis, a study has found. Results also indicated that using multiple assessments is best ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Flare Risk Drops if Brensocatib Clears Key Protein from NCFBE Patient Sputum, Trial Finds

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Adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) who were given brensocatib in a Phase 2 trial were 72% less likely to be at risk of an exacerbation if neutrophil elastase in their sputum fell to undetectable ... Read more

June 23, 2020July 28, 2020

Alexion Charitable Foundation Giving $1.1M to Assist Rare Disease Community During Pandemic

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The Alexion Charitable Foundation has awarded $1.1 million in grants to programs that support those with rare diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization recently announced. The grants will support ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

Progenitor Cell Transplant May Safely Stop Progression in Bronchiectasis

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Transplanting progenitor cells to the lungs of bronchiectasis patients is safe and appears to stabilize disease, with no worsening in lung and physical function for at least 48 weeks, findings ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Renovion Raises $8.1M to Advance ARINA-1 Nebulizer Therapy

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Renovion has secured $8.1 million in funding for the clinical development of ARINA-1 (ascorbic acid), an experimental nebulizer therapy to clear mucus and reduce inflammation in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

Brensocatib Named FDA Breakthrough Therapy for Non-CF Bronchiectasis

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Insmed’s brensocatib has been granted breakthrough therapy designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The designation is given to investigational ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

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

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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 conditions ... Read more

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Coalition Will Address Racial Disparities in Rare Disease Communities

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The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) recently created a Rare Disease Diversity Coalition focused on reducing racial disparities in the rare disease community. Getting a timely and accurate diagnosis for ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Cardiovascular Disease Raises Risk of Bronchiectasis Exacerbations, Study Reports

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) raises the risk of exacerbations in people with bronchiectasis, a new study reports. The study, “Clinical impact of cardiovascular disease on patients with bronchiectasis,” was published in ... Read more

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

UK Survey: Reduced Pollution Due to COVID-19 Benefits People with Lung Conditions

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The decrease in air pollution associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has eased symptoms in many people with lung conditions, including bronchiectasis, a new survey from the British Lung Foundation (BLF) ... Read more