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Engineered-stone dust sparks rising silicosis crisis among countertop workers
health1 month ago

Engineered-stone dust sparks rising silicosis crisis among countertop workers

Engineered quartz countertop dust containing crystalline silica is driving a silicosis outbreak among U.S. countertop fabricators, with California reporting 519 confirmed cases and 29 deaths since 2019. Young workers, many in their 30s–40s, face irreversible lung damage and some require lung transplants. The rise has sparked lawsuits and a heated policy debate over manufacturer liability and OSHA protections, as lawmakers weigh bills to shield industry from civil suits. International experience from Israel and Australia shows the risk persists despite controls, and U.S. surveillance remains fragmented under current regulations.

via CBS News|
#engineered-stone#health#lung-transplant
Patient survives 48 hours on a total artificial lung before double-lung transplant
health2 months ago

Patient survives 48 hours on a total artificial lung before double-lung transplant

Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine used a total artificial lung system to take over gas exchange after removing both diseased lungs from a critically ill patient, preserving heart function and bridging him to a double-lung transplant. The patient survived 48 hours on life support and, after the procedure, recovered well; two years later he has normal lung function and is fully independent.

via foxnews.com|
#ards#artificial-lung#critical-care
Engineered Total Artificial Lung Bridges Patient to Double Lung Transplant
health2 months ago

Engineered Total Artificial Lung Bridges Patient to Double Lung Transplant

Northwestern researchers demonstrated a total artificial lung system (TAL) that temporarily replaces both diseased lungs for two days in a 33-year-old man with ARDS and sepsis, buying time for a successful double lung transplant; the patient recovered and is thriving two years later. TAL fully substitutes lung function and maintains heart stability, unlike ECMO, and while currently limited to specialized centers, the team envisions multicenter studies to refine protocols and expand use as a life-saving bridge to transplantation.

via Gizmodo|
#ards#artificial-lung#ecmo
External artificial lung buys time for life-saving transplant
medical-research2 months ago

External artificial lung buys time for life-saving transplant

A 33-year-old man with influenza-triggered ARDS survived 48 hours on an external artificial-lung system that maintained blood flow to the heart, allowing a double lung transplant. He recovered rapidly, kidneys and heart function normalized, and years later shows no rejection, suggesting the device could help other critically ill patients awaiting transplants.

via Nature|
#ards#artificial-lung#critical-care
Man Given One Year to Live After IPF Diagnosis: What You Need to Know
health8 months ago

Man Given One Year to Live After IPF Diagnosis: What You Need to Know

A 68-year-old man was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious and often underdiagnosed lung disease that causes lung scarring and difficulty breathing. Despite a grim prognosis, he underwent a lung transplant and has regained much of his lung capacity, highlighting the importance of early detection and awareness of symptoms like persistent dry cough and shortness of breath. IPF's cause remains unknown, and it primarily affects older adults, making awareness and prompt diagnosis crucial for better management.

via Times of India|
#breathing-problems#health#ipf
Asymptomatic Dog Trainer Diagnosed with Terminal Lung Disease
health8 months ago

Asymptomatic Dog Trainer Diagnosed with Terminal Lung Disease

A healthy 68-year-old man with no symptoms was diagnosed with a severe lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and after a series of tests, underwent a successful double-lung transplant, which significantly improved his quality of life and allowed him to continue his passion for training therapy dogs, highlighting the importance of medical advancements and hope in treating terminal diseases.

via CBS News|
#covid-19#health#ipf