Tiny hairs, known as cilia, then move this mucus up the ... When a person stops smoking, their lung circulation and function may start to improve within 2 weeks to 3 months. Coughing is the ...

Our experts have developed and launched assays to measure transporter function ... retina and lungs. We have the capability to develop and implement protocols to measure cilia beat frequency ...

Both processes enhance ECM deposition, resulting in irreversible lung architecture and function damage ... and implement protocols to measure cilia beat frequency and toxicity on small airway ...

A leader in genetics and cell biology, Susan K. Dutcher, of WashU Medicine has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. (Photo: WashU ...

Researchers at AIIMS Delhi have developed an innovative technique for diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic ...

These cilia serve as the lungs’ natural cleaning ... Multiple controlled studies demonstrate improvements in lung function parameters, reduced frequency of exacerbations, and decreased need ...

At least 100 cilia from healthy areas of epithelium obtained by nasal ... Following diagnosis, the goals of respiratory management are the initial improvement of any lung function deficit and ...

In addition to its asserted antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, astragalus is believed to improve lung function and decrease fatigue ... One study found that the use of thyme extract ...

Scientists at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) led the study, published Thursday in The Lancet ...

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration with the Clínic-IDIBAPS, has shown, for ...