Pulmonology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Pulmonology.

Pleural Effusion Videos on Douyin and Bilibili Miss Key Clinical Detail

A cross-sectional study found pleural effusion videos on Douyin and Bilibili were common but incomplete, with quality shaped by uploader type and video length.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Pulmonology·Br J Cancer

Spatial transcriptomics maps fatal COVID-19 lung damage at cell level

Spatial transcriptomics maps fatal COVID-19 lung injury, revealing endothelial loss, fibroblast expansion, TGF-β activity, and repair signals.

Oct 21, 2026

Pulmonology·ACC-PRO

Exosome Therapy Cuts Respiratory Failure in Phase 2 ARDS Study

Nano24’s inhaled exosome therapy EXO-CD24 reduced respiratory failure and mortality in a phase 2b ARDS study, with favorable…

Oct 20, 2026

Pulmonology·Becker H

Lung Cancer Screening Workflow Gaps Persist in Primary Care

A qualitative study in an urban U.S. health system found workflow gaps, knowledge deficits, and EHR needs shaping…

Oct 20, 2026

Pulmonology·Nature

Alveolar Stem Cells Drive Bronchiolar Regeneration in New Nature Study

A Nature study finds alveolar stem cells can transdifferentiate to repair damaged airways, widening the view of lung…

Oct 19, 2026

Pulmonology·Harvard Health

Flooding raises respiratory risk through mold, dust, and contaminants

Flooding can trigger asthma, allergies, and other respiratory harm through mold, contaminated dust, and damp interiors. Here is…

Oct 19, 2026

Pulmonology·JNCI

Right Heart Catheterization Training Targets PAWP and Cardiac Output Accuracy

A blended training program addressed right heart catheterization knowledge gaps to improve PAWP and cardiac output measurement in…

Oct 19, 2026

Pulmonology·PubMed

Asthma TWAS in African Ancestry Reveals New Tissue-Specific Risk Genes

New genetically regulated expression models for nasal epithelium and CD4+ T cells improved asthma gene discovery in African-ancestry…

Oct 19, 2026

Pulmonology·JCI

miR-205-5p Implicated in Endothelial Dysfunction in Pulmonary Fibrosis

New JCI Insight data link miR-205-5p to endothelial senescence, fibroblast activation, and fibrotic progression in pulmonary fibrosis models.

Oct 19, 2026

Pulmonology·JCI

Polymerized Z-AAT drives lung injury in emphysema mouse model

Z-AAT polymers accumulated in lung cells, triggered inflammation and organelle stress, and worsened airspace enlargement in a murine…

Oct 19, 2026

Pulmonology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Pulmonology.

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