Immune cell activity linked to worsening COPD
Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 02:21
in Health & Medicine
A new study links chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with increased activity of cells that act as sentinels to activate the body's immune system. COPD affects more than 12 million Americans. Immune factors may be key if doctors are to find better ways to detect and treat the disease early when patients might benefit.