Scientists Find New Evidence about How to Prevent Worsening Pneumonia (IMAGE)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Scientists Find New Evidence about How to Prevent Worsening Pneumonia

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Sodium channels in the cells that line the tiny capillaries in our lungs play an important role in keeping those capillaries from leaking and potentially worsening conditions like pneumonia, scientists report. from left, Drs. Supriya Sridhar, Maritza J. Romero-Lucas, Rudolf Lucas and Istvan Czikora.

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Phil Jones, Senior Photographer Augusta University

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