Wyss Institute researchers at Harvard have managed to recreate pulmonary edema in microchips that are built using living cells and can mimic the functioning of organs, in this case the lungs, leading to hopes that the chips can be used to lower the costs associated with drug development. The researchers had earlier developed the lung-on-a-chip model back in 2010 by making use of a flexible polymer material filled with hollow channels. The device is a size of a memory stick and each channel is made up of a permeable membrane lined with human lung cells on one side and tiny blood vessel cells on the other. Experts hope that further development of the chips may lead to their use in research, which will not only reduce the dependency on animal trials, but also avoid high costs of drug development by identifying potential health problems associated with the drug even before clinical trials. Source: Medindia << Gargling With Sugar Water Boosts Self-Control Turning Off Protein can Help Heart Recover After Heart Atta... >> Recommended Reading Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD includes respiratory tract disorders that cause obstruction to airflow. These are chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airway disease. READ MORE Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood clots develop usually in the deep veins of the legs. Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when these clots break away and block the pulmonary artery. READ MORE Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complication that results from a block in the main artery supplying the lungs READ MORE Altitude Sickness Travellers and adventure seekers who climb or fly to high altitudes often experience severe headaches, nausea & other symptoms. Find out why they occur & how to treat & prevent altitude sickness. READ MORE Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema or fluid in the lungs is caused by congestive heart failure and several other conditions, including pneumonia, exposure to certain toxins etc. READ MORE Silicosis Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline free silica dust. It is characterised by nodular pulmonary fibrosis. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Fongitar (Zinc Pyrithionone) Indian Medical Journals Drug - Food Interactions More News on: SilicosisAltitude SicknessPulmonary Edema
Wyss Institute researchers at Harvard have managed to recreate pulmonary edema in microchips that are built using living cells and can mimic the functioning of organs, in this case the lungs, leading to hopes that the chips can be used to lower the costs associated with drug development. The researchers had earlier developed the lung-on-a-chip model back in 2010 by making use of a flexible polymer material filled with hollow channels. The device is a size of a memory stick and each channel is made up of a permeable membrane lined with human lung cells on one side and tiny blood vessel cells on the other. Experts hope that further development of the chips may lead to their use in research, which will not only reduce the dependency on animal trials, but also avoid high costs of drug development by identifying potential health problems associated with the drug even before clinical trials. Source: Medindia << Gargling With Sugar Water Boosts Self-Control Turning Off Protein can Help Heart Recover After Heart Atta... >> Recommended Reading Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD includes respiratory tract disorders that cause obstruction to airflow. These are chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airway disease. READ MORE Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood clots develop usually in the deep veins of the legs. Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when these clots break away and block the pulmonary artery. READ MORE Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complication that results from a block in the main artery supplying the lungs READ MORE Altitude Sickness Travellers and adventure seekers who climb or fly to high altitudes often experience severe headaches, nausea & other symptoms. Find out why they occur & how to treat & prevent altitude sickness. READ MORE Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema or fluid in the lungs is caused by congestive heart failure and several other conditions, including pneumonia, exposure to certain toxins etc. READ MORE Silicosis Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline free silica dust. It is characterised by nodular pulmonary fibrosis. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Fongitar (Zinc Pyrithionone) Indian Medical Journals Drug - Food Interactions More News on: SilicosisAltitude SicknessPulmonary Edema