Respiratory Therapy

Researchers identified an experimental antibody that targets a specific protein to shrink tumors in non-small cell lung cancer models.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Targeted Protein Binding: An experimental antibody targets the PCDH7 protein to reduce tumor size and cancer cell proliferation in preclinical models of non-small cell lung cancer...

A study shows that tobacco-free “herbal“ cigarettes produce high levels of fine particles and molecules that can damage lung tissue.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Higher Particle Concentration: Researchers found that herbal cigarettes emit sub-500-nanometer particles at concentrations approximately 20% higher than tobacco smoke. <...

Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some pediatric patients.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Genetic Discovery: R...

Testing via oral swabs identified hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia even when they were not experiencing acute illness.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Systemic Inflammation Detection: Researchers identified hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia even when they were not ex...

Research indicates that healthy lifestyle habits can repress the inflammatory effects of age-related genetic mutations in white blood cells.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Lifestyle Mitigation: Sufficient sleep and regular exercise can selectively repress the proliferation and expansion of mutant white blood cells associated with cardiovascula...