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AI improves evaluation of lung function tests in ILD

Medicine & Science

A study conducted by a research team led by Daniela Gompelmann from MedUni Vienna shows that AI improves the detection of interstitial lung disease…

Importance of PAH centers for early detection and treatment

Medicine & Science

In this interview, Nika Skoro-Sajer from MedUni Vienna talks about the role of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) centers in the early detection…

Important step towards improving diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases

Medicine & Science

Brain metastases often occur as a result of advanced cancer and, despite medical innovations, are still associated with a poor prognosis. Now, an…

Asthma and Allergies in Austria

Medicine & Science

On the occasion of World Asthma Day, Marco Idzko from MedUni Vienna comments on the increase in asthma and allergy cases in Austria by 2050. He…

Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Findings

Medicine & Science

Daniela Gompelmann from MedUni Vienna refers to the frequent incidental pulmonary findings in lung cancer screening, including emphysema and…

Cystic fibrosis: increased life expectancy

Medicine & Science

At an online training event, Saskia Gruber from MedUni Vienna spoke about the considerable progress made in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Dieter…

Horizon program "LifeLUNG"

Medicine & Science

As part of the Horizon Program, the EU is funding the LifeLUNG program for the genetic modification of donor lungs with a total volume of € 4.2…

Skin infections can increase allergic inflammation in the lungs

Medicine & Science

A temporary bacterial infection of the skin can cause long-lasting changes in the immune system and increase allergic inflammation. This is the result…

New therapeutic approach for pulmonary fibrosis

Medicine & Science

Pulmonary fibrosis is a severe, chronic disease that predominantly affects people at an advanced age. Since there are currently no specific…

Living with a donated organ

Medicine & Science

Silvia Scholz underwent a lung transplant at Vienna General Hospital, which significantly improved her life. She had to wait two years for a suitable…