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August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films

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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to find a new way to bring the films ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Vest Therapy Lowers Risk of Hospitalization in Non-CF Bronchiectasis

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One year of vest therapy with high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) can reduce the risk of hospitalization and the use of antibiotics, while improving self-reported respiratory health in people ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

CHMP Recommends Arikayce for MAC Lung Infections in Europe

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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), an arm of the European Medicines Agency, has recommended Arikayce — liposomal amikacin for inhalation — as a therapy for lung infections caused by Mycobacterium ... Read more

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Inhaled Antibiotics Lower Flare Risk in Non-CF Bronchiectasis, But Have Limits

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Inhaled antibiotics can effectively kill bacteria and lessen exacerbations in people with stable non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), but they do not improve lung function or life quality, a review study ... Read more

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Low Bacterial Diversity in Lungs Tied to Damaging Enzyme in Bronchiectasis

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A low diversity of bacterial species in the lungs of adults with bronchiectasis is linked with higher levels of an enzyme called active neutrophil elastase (NE), as well as greater ... Read more

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

Smoking, Respiratory Issues, Older Age Raise Hospital Costs, Chinese Study Finds

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Older age, smoking, and having other respiratory symptoms and conditions increase the hospitalization costs of people with bronchiectasis, a large Chinese study says. The findings also suggest that avoiding overuse ... Read more

July 13, 2020August 13, 2020

National Survey Seeks to Assess Full Social, Economic Burdens of Rare Diseases in US

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The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a nationwide National Burden of Rare Disease Survey to measure the full implications, economic and social, of living with rare disease in ... Read more

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Causes, Symptoms of Non-CF Bronchiectasis Have Changed in Children

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Children diagnosed with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis since 2002 have better lung function at diagnosis, distinct disease causes, and higher frequency of sputum infections, compared to children followed in the same ... Read more

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Greater Difficulty in Breathing Linked to More Severe Bronchiectasis, Study Finds

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Greater severity of dyspnea, or labored breathing, is associated with higher functional impairment in people with bronchiectasis, a study has found. Results also indicated that using multiple assessments is best ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Flare Risk Drops if Brensocatib Clears Key Protein from NCFBE Patient Sputum, Trial Finds

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Adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) who were given brensocatib in a Phase 2 trial were 72% less likely to be at risk of an exacerbation if neutrophil elastase in their sputum fell to undetectable ... Read more

June 23, 2020July 25, 2020

Alexion Charitable Foundation Giving $1.1M to Assist Rare Disease Community During Pandemic

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The Alexion Charitable Foundation has awarded $1.1 million in grants to programs that support those with rare diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization recently announced. The grants will support ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

Progenitor Cell Transplant May Safely Stop Progression in Bronchiectasis

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Transplanting progenitor cells to the lungs of bronchiectasis patients is safe and appears to stabilize disease, with no worsening in lung and physical function for at least 48 weeks, findings ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Renovion Raises $8.1M to Advance ARINA-1 Nebulizer Therapy

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Renovion has secured $8.1 million in funding for the clinical development of ARINA-1 (ascorbic acid), an experimental nebulizer therapy to clear mucus and reduce inflammation in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

Brensocatib Named FDA Breakthrough Therapy for Non-CF Bronchiectasis

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Insmed’s brensocatib has been granted breakthrough therapy designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The designation is given to investigational ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

Asthma-associated Bronchiectasis Becoming More Frequent in Spain, Study Finds

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In Spain, hospital admissions for asthma associated with bronchiectasis nearly doubled from 2001 to 2015, a new study reveals. Although bronchiectasis was not associated with higher mortality, having both conditions ... Read more