News in brief
Krill thriller and lively lungs: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories tagged with 'lung disease'
Ventilator venture
Low-cost ventilator set to help people in low-income countries
A new low-cost ventilator design invented during COVID-19 could address the global shortage of ventilators for other respiratory diseases.
EXPANDING THE ARMOURY
Prostate cancer drugs hold potential for treating COVID-19
Drugs typically used to treat prostate cancer could be explored for treating patients with COVID-19, following encouraging new findings.
Keeping watch
COAST study highlights need to monitor oxygen therapy in children with pneumonia
Oxygen therapy can save the lives of children with pneumonia, but careful monitoring is needed to reduce harm, avoid over-reliance and protect supply.
Shapes matter
Imperial researchers develop roadside barrier design to mitigate air pollution
Imperial researchers have designed a unique curved barrier which can protect people from the damaging effects of air pollution.
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A Green Future
7 optimistic environmental stories from this year
This year, we saw large strides in combating one of the greatest issues of our time – climate change.
News in brief
Twisting light and COVID treatment: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
News in brief
New breast cancer treatment and climate voices: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Dancing for health
Can dance be used in the management of chronic lung disease?
Research exploring the potential benefits of dance for patients with respiratory conditions in low-resource settings featured in JAMA.
Falling short
Many nations falling behind on global efforts to cut chronic disease deaths
Many countries are falling behind on global commitments to cut premature deaths from chronic diseases such as diabetes, lung cancer and heart disease.
