Pulmonary and Respirology
Pulmonary and Respirology
Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease
E-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, contain nicotine and various chemicals, including some used for flavourings, which make them more attractive to young people. Despite measures to protect youth, such as age restrictions and flavour bans, all types of vaping products remain easily available online....
Pulmonary and Respirology
Wildfire smoke and health
With wildfires becoming more frequent and extensive in Canada, it’s important for people to understand the health risks of wildfire smoke. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide information for clinicians and people in Canada as wildfire season is upon...
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Research
Vaping additives harm a vital membrane in the lungs, according to new Concordia research
Vitamin E binds itself to the pulmonary surfactant, inhibiting gas exchange and lung stability The...
Pulmonary and Respirology
World-first trial shows benefits of finding, treating undiagnosed asthma and COPD
It’s estimated that 70 per cent of people with asthma or COPD go undiagnosed....
Pulmonary and Respirology
Conquering a chronic lung infection
Lung problems plagued David Shoots since his youth. It would take buying a dream...
Pulmonary and Respirology
How frailty can impact lung disease
A new study from UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) has identified the...
Pulmonary and Respirology
1000th Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion transplantation surgery celebrated at UHN
Shaf Keshavjee and Marcelo Cypel continue to see the future for the Ex-Vivo Lung...
Pulmonary and Respirology
Breathing deep: The environmental impact of inhalers
Canada is caught in a vicious cycle when it comes to maintaining respiratory health...
Pulmonary and Respirology
Air filter rebates for people in BC with asthma?
The rising number and intensity of wildfires in British Columbia are taking an immense...
Pulmonary and Respirology
Prolonged cough? In most cases, patience is the treatment
Coughing after a respiratory infection is common and, in most cases, will resolve with...
Pulmonary and Respirology
Tiny trailblazer: First baby treated in world-first trial for chronic lung disease
At two weeks old, Emerson Cogan was already a pioneer. Born February 20, 2023, at...
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Life-support system reduced COVID-19 mortality by 7.1 per cent, study shows
A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), led by UHN researchers and the...
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Breath monitoring improves patient safety during endoscopy unit procedures in pilot project
By Mae Burke and Cheryl Ha A pilot project in the Therapeutic Endoscopy Unit at...
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Combining compassionate care with leading edge technology to provide the very best experience to COPD patients
By Julie Dowdie For Navaratham Murugasu, Breathe Better at Home could not be a more...
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Game changer: Canadian scientists develop blood test to quickly predict risk of sepsis
HN Summary •Early Detection: Canadian scientists developed a molecular blood test that predicts sepsis risk...
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HN Summary • New Tool: WHO recommended the first new class of vector control products...
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