InterMune takes smaller 1Q loss, denies sale talks
Lung disease drug maker InterMune Inc. reported a smaller first-quarter loss Thursday as its research and development costs decreased. Full story
SAfrican miners dying as suit wends through courts
Miners are dying as they await the resolution of a suit seeking to hold Anglo American's South African managers responsible for their lung disease, lawyers said Wednesday. Full story
Human virus linked to mountain gorilla deaths
A virus that causes respiratory disease in humans has been linked to the deaths of critically endangered mountain gorillas in east Africa, a U.S. veterinary research group said Wednesday. Full story
Study: Human virus threatens mountain gorillas
A group of researchers said Wednesday they have found that a virus causing deadly respiratory diseases in humans can be passed on to mountain gorillas in Central Africa. Full story
People with emphysema at higher shingles risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with emphysema or chronic bronchitis may be at higher than average risk for a painful rash known as shingles, a study published Tuesday suggests. Full story
Many with asthma, emphysema may misuse inhalers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people with asthma or emphysema could be taking their inhaled medicines incorrectly, researchers say. Full story
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Hong Kong learns lessons of SARS
April 30: Six years after the respiratory disease brought the city to its knees, Hong Kong is ramping up its pandemic preparation. NBC’s Ian Williams reports.
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