During the summers of the years after World War II, mothers dreaded fever in a child because these were the worst years of ...

Video / RNZ / Nick Monro Ian Tollemache was an unnamed patient mentioned in last month’s Health and Disability Commissioner ...

Lung biopsy is a relatively frequently performed procedure with considerable benefit for patient management but it may, on rare occasions, result in the death of the patient. It is a multidisciplinary ...

For both research and clinical purposes, measures of lung involvement should ideally be (1) sensitive enough to detect abnormalities early and directly reflect changes in disease severity, either ...

Star Anise Benefits: It has been found to support insulin function and regulate blood sugar levels Star anise is a star-shaped spice derived from the fruit of a small evergreen tree native to ...

A prisoner was left with a punctured lung when inmates armed with weapons clashed on a jail wing. Newcastle Crown Court heard that two prisoners on trial before them clashed with a fellow inmate after ...

Atelectasis (pronounced at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is a term for the partial or complete collapse of the small airways in the lungs. Atelectasis can be due to tumors growing in lung tissue or an airway.

Asthma can cause permanent changes to the function and structure of your lungs, particularly when it goes unmanaged for a long time. If you have asthma, you might wonder whether it can have long ...

The term "smoker's lung" refers to lung damage caused by smoking cigarettes. Over time, the chemicals in cigarettes damage the airways and lungs, leading to lung and respiratory diseases. Damage to ...

The shooting star of the 2025 election was undoubtedly the Left Party. Its resurgence appeared to hinge on progressive economic policies, liberal social values and a savvy social media campaign.