Opposition to the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer is growing across the country. While the practice has been happening for ...

Tube thoracostomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a drainage catheter is placed percutaneously into the pleural space. Equipment consists of a sterile set of instruments, local ...

There is a risk of problems or complications after any operation. Some are the same no matter what surgery you have. Others depend on what operation you have had and your general health. Many problems ...

IPF has been described in the English-language literature since at least the mid-1900s. 3 These papers led to more widespread awareness of the disease and have resulted in research into the possible ...

Novel pathway has potential to slow progression of pulmonary fibrosis Date: March 25, 2025 Source: Elsevier Summary: Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung ...

Officials said Friday that Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome last month in the couple’s home in New Mexico. Hantavirus ...

Hantavirus patients can develop flu-like symptoms that quickly progress to breathing difficulties. The condition can significantly damage lung tissue, causing fluid to accumulate in the lungs ...

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Sensio has issued a recall for about 12,300 steam espresso machines due to burn and laceration hazards. The brew cup handle can forcefully eject during use, shattering the glass carafe and posing ...

Authorities said on Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. But what exactly is this rare illness?