All articles tagged: Pulmonary Medicine
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29 May at 07.55 AM
Bronchoscopic Lung Reduction Could Benefit COPDResearchers were encouraged by sustained improvements in patients with lower lobe disease. |
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28 May at 06.53 AM
Insmed's Lung Disease Drug Succeeds in Late-stage StudyInsmed said its drug candidate for a chronic lung disease helped significantly reduce the frequency of respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough in a late-stage study,... |
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28 May at 05.51 AM
Dupilumab Improves Outcomes in COPD With Type 2 InflammationNew trial confirmed safety and efficacy of a subcutaneous add-on therapy for uncontrolled COPD. |
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28 May at 05.12 AM
Biologics Improve Outcomes in Patients With COPD, AsthmaA diverse and refractory patient population showed significant improvements within a year of starting biologic therapy. |
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24 May at 07.32 AM
Space: The Final Frontier for Air Pollution Research DataSatellite-based systems provided important data on air pollution and its toxic components for pulmonary health and research purposes. |
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23 May at 05.51 AM
Lung Cancer Screening IDs Pulmonary ComorbiditiesA majority of individuals with no reported history of COPD showed evidence of COPD symptoms. |
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22 May at 05.42 AM
Do Gas Stoves Worsen Lung Disease? Debate ContinuesGas stoves produce indoor pollution that can exacerbate asthma and COPD, but it's still unclear whether they actually cause obstructive pulmonary disease. |
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21 May at 05.30 PM
Community Outreach Identifies Asthma, COPDPersons with asthma or COPD found through community outreach had improvements in lung function and quality of life over 1 year in a randomized trial. |
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21 May at 06.49 AM
AI Is Changing Pulmonological Imaging and PrognosisPulmonologists are witnessing a surge in new technologies, some of which significantly enhance the characterization of lung lesions. |
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20 May at 04.19 PM
Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor Improves IPFHedgehog pathway signaling inhibitor ENV-101 blocks signals that can lead to lung fibrosis and scarring and may lead to remodeling of early fibrosis. |
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09 May at 03.30 AM
Exacerbations Predict Poor Outcomes in NSCLC With IIPTreatment regimens for non–small cell lung cancer were independent predictors of chemotherapy-triggered exacerbations. |
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09 May at 02.23 AM
Azithromycin Fails to Prevent CLD of PrematurityRandomized multicenter trial did not support the routine use of macrolides to reduce the risk for CLD despite bacterial reduction. |
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07 May at 03.20 AM
Impact of Climate Change on Respiratory Care Likely to RiseLiterature review highlighted the need for more health system intervention to manage climate-associated respiratory care. |
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02 May at 03.18 AM
Larger Waists Linked to Greater Likelihood of Asthma AttacksNHANES data showed a significantly greater median waist circumference among patients with asthma who had asthma attacks compared with those who did not. |
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02 May at 02.54 AM
Mine Safety Rule Reduces Silica ExposureStricter standards from the Mine Safety and Health Administration included monitoring dust exposure and providing health exams. |
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01 May at 03.57 PM
Philips Resolves Respironics LawsuitsThe company announced plans to settle litigation related to 2021 device recall. |
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01 May at 12.00 PM
Lung Complications Persist After ILD Single-Lung TransplantsNew data highlighted the vulnerability of ILD patients to pneumothorax in the native lung after single-lung transplant. |
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19 April at 07.43 AM
Inflammation Affects Furan Exposure and COPD AssociationAdults with COPD showed higher blood levels of the environmental pollutant furan than those without COPD. |
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19 April at 07.03 AM
Drug Prototype Promising in Treatment of Pulmonary DiseaseProof-of-concept study supported potential of drug-like small molecule to promote lung tissue repair. |
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19 April at 06.45 AM
Healthy Habits Not Outweighed by GLP-1s in OSAOSA management may be helpful in OSA but raises concerns about access to GLP-1s and abandoning lifestyle changes. |
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12 April at 06.29 AM
Are E-Cigarettes Bad for the Heart?When considering damage to the endothelium and toxicity, e-cigarettes have a negative impact like that of conventional cigarettes. |
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12 April at 06.29 AM
Are e-Cigarettes Bad for the Heart?When considering damage to the endothelium and toxicity, e-cigarettes have a negative impact like that of conventional cigarettes. |
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10 April at 04.30 AM
Philips Shares Rise on Final US Deal on Sleep Apnea MachinesPhilips announced the main terms of an agreement it reached in January with the U.S. government on its new sleep apnea machines, which has already cost the company over 360... |
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09 April at 05.03 PM
US Federal Court Orders Philips to Restrict Production Of Sleep Apnea DevicesA U.S. federal court issued a decree to restrict the production and sale of Philips' new sleep apnea machines at several facilities in the country, the Food and Drug... |
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02 April at 01.34 AM
Lung Cancer Vaccine Gets Injection of Funding for R&DResearchers are using technology similar to that of COVID-19 vaccine. |
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01 April at 03.19 AM
MT Improves Outcomes for Pulmonary HypertensionThe use of mechanical thrombectomy was associated with short- and long-term improvements in pulmonary hypertension in adults with pulmonary embolism. |
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28 March at 05.10 AM
Isoniazid Resistance Linked With Tuberculosis DeathsControl of tuberculosis in Brazil could be improved if all patients underwent early detection of isoniazid resistance before starting treatment. |
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27 March at 03.06 AM
EPR and CRP Predict Adverse Events in COPD ExacerbationsSarcopenia also predicted exacerbations in multivariate analysis. |
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26 March at 05.11 PM
US FDA Approves Merck's Therapy for Rare Lung ConditionThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Merck's treatment for adults with high blood pressure due to constriction of lung arteries, adding another... |
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22 March at 05.42 AM
Treprostinol Injectable Lot Recalled for Possible Presence of ParticulatesPotential adverse events range from localized swelling to blood vessel blockage. |
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18 March at 07.14 AM
AstraZeneca Follows Rival Boehringer in Capping Out-of-pocket Costs for InhalersDrugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday it would cap out-of-pocket costs for its inhaled respiratory products at $35 per month in the United States, following a similar move by... |
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18 March at 07.14 AM
AstraZeneca to Cap Out-of-pocket Inhaler Costs in US, Following Rival Boehringer's MoveDrugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday it would cap out-of-pocket costs for its inhaled respiratory products at $35 per month in the United States from June, following a... |
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07 March at 06.07 AM
Boehringer to Cap Out-of-pocket Inhaler Cost At $35 Per MonthBoehringer Ingelheim will cap out-of-pocket costs for the company's inhaler products for a chronic lung disease and asthma at $35 per month starting June 1, the German... |
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28 February at 06.11 AM
Dupilumab Earns FDA Priority Review for Add-On COPD CareThe first new COPD treatment in a decade showed safety and effectiveness in a subset of patients with type 2 inflammation. |
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28 February at 02.26 AM
FDA Clears Over-the-Counter Pulse OximeterOver-the-counter option was designed for home monitoring by adults aged 18 years and older. |
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21 February at 05.38 AM
Female Reproductive Factors Could Predict COPDIncreased COPD risk was associated with earlier or later menarche, miscarriage history, earlier menopause. |
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21 February at 01.23 AM
Sex Matters in Postprandial Response to HypoxemiaData supported differences in triglycerides after a high-fat meal in women with OSA compared with men. |
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20 February at 11.26 PM
FDA Authorizes Sleep Apnea AppNew feature was designed to detect early signs of sleep apnea via watch or phone. |
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02 February at 05.28 AM
Gabapentinoids Increase Exacerbation in COPDA population-based study showed increased exacerbations in patients with COPD across multiple gabapentinoid indications. |
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02 February at 04.06 AM
Lymphocytes May Predict Hypothyroidism in OSAIncreased Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores and male sex were independently associated with hypothyroidism in OSA. |
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25 January at 07.15 AM
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Promote Early Bone LossEvidence of increased bone loss in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea supported the potential role of sleep-related hypoxemia on osteoporosis. |
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19 January at 07.29 AM
High and Low Body Mass Indices Promote Respiratory SymptomsA study of NHANES data showed a U-shaped relationship that highlights the need for attention to both ends of the weight spectrum. |
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12 January at 04.31 AM
Researchers Target Genetic Influence on Asthma and AllergyIndiana University lab received support from the National Institutes of Health to expand research on allergy risk factors. |
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11 January at 04.52 AM
Severe Sleep Irregularity and OSA Increase Odds of HTNNo increased risk for hypertension appeared in individuals with OSA and mildly irregular sleep. |
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03 January at 07.36 AM
Circadian BP Shifts Earlier in Children With MS OSASleep monitoring data suggested that tracking disturbances could help map blood pressure dysregulation in young patients. |
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29 December at 09.49 AM
Beetroot Juice Improves Fitness, Function in COPD PatientsOral nitrate supplementation showed potential as an intervention to improve cardiovascular profiles in a high-risk population. |
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22 December at 11.10 AM
Olympus Issues Recall Correction for BronchoscopesThe US Food and Drug Administration noted that use of devices may cause serious injury or death, but products are not being removed at this time. |
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22 December at 01.51 AM
Adenotonsillectomy Doesn't Better Cognitive Function in KidsEarly adenotonsillectomy improved quality of life, symptoms, behavior, and blood pressure compared with watchful waiting. |
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19 December at 04.53 AM
COPD Exacerbations: BET With Prednisolone Noninferior to STResults of a randomized trial suggest that blood eosinophil-directed prednisolone can be an option to reduce glucocorticoid use in COPD patients. |
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18 December at 02.42 PM
Catheter-Directed Plan Improves Pulmonary Artery OcclusionThe Bashir endovascular catheter was designed to maximize thrombus reduction via a pharmacomechanical infusion. |
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18 December at 12.34 PM
AI Aids in Monitoring Asthma in Young ChildrenIf introduced on a large scale, an AI-assisted home stethoscope might make asthma diagnosis more straightforward and facilitate asthma monitoring, according to researchers. |
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07 December at 04.07 PM
French Government Unveils Its New Antismoking PlanDespite new measures such as cost increases and vaping bans, some members of the antismoking lobby doubt that the effort will have significant effects. |
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06 December at 08.25 AM
Sleep Health Shows Mixed Association With CMD RiskCross-sectional study with a diverse cohort revealed no effect modification associated with Hispanic ethnicity. |
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06 December at 07.12 AM
Sotatercept Endorsed for PAH by ICERDrug's novel mechanism of action raises hopes of disease-modifying activity, but long-term cost-effectiveness rests on improvement in functional status. |
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06 December at 06.28 AM
ARDS: Prone Positioning Doesn't Reduce Time to ECMO WeaningAdults with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome who underwent venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation had similar times to weaning with prone and supine positions. |
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05 December at 01.29 PM
The Prospect of a Medication to Treat OSA Is Getting CloserA recent study assessed a combination of aroxybutynin, which has an antimuscarinic effect, and atomoxetine, which has a noradrenergic effect, in treating OSA. |
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04 December at 10.19 AM
EMA Committee Recommends Label Update for Some DecongestantsThe European Medicines Agency's safety committee on Friday recommended changes to product information for all medicines that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine to address safety concerns related to neurological and heart-related side effects. |
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04 December at 06.54 AM
Smoking Alters Salivary Microbiota in Potential Path to Disease RiskChanges in oral microbiota caused by cigarette smoking could contribute to development of chronic health conditions. |
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04 December at 06.54 AM
Smoking Alters Salivary MicrobiotaChanges in oral microbiota caused by cigarette smoking could contribute to development of chronic health conditions. |
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30 November at 09.22 AM
FDA Clears Vivos Therapeutics' Oral Device for Sleep ApneaVivos Therapeutics said on Wednesday the US health regulator has cleared its oral device for severe obstructive sleep apnea, leading a massive rally in the company's shares before the bell. |
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30 November at 06.32 AM
Parental Stress and Depression Linked to Childhood AsthmaData from a national sample of Australian children showed worse asthma symptoms in the presence of family hardships, maternal depression, and other stressors. |
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29 November at 06.42 PM
All-Oral Regimen Succeeds for Rifampin-Resistant TBA combination oral-only therapy of bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid was significantly more effective than standard care in preventing unfavorable outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant tuberculosis. |
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29 November at 09.18 AM
FDA Flags New Problem With Philips Machines, Shares FallThe FDA said it is alerting patients of a new safety issue with machines made by the group that are used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. |
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28 November at 01.08 PM
Quitting Tobacco Can Improve Lung Health in COPDReducing exposure to tobacco smoke may reduce the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and public health measures are needed. |
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28 November at 06.21 AM
Uric Acid Levels May Influence Mortality in OSAData from NHANES showed a nonlinear association between serum uric acid levels and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. |
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27 November at 04.14 PM
Air in Remote First Nations Houses Tied to Respiratory IllsThe air in First Nations houses in remote northwestern Ontario contains high concentrations of biocontaminants, mold, and fine particles that increase the risk of respiratory infections. |
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27 November at 10.17 AM
Almost 400,000 Deaths in Europe in 2021 Due to Filthy AirAlmost 400,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 were related to three main air pollutants and some could have been avoided if pollutants had been reduced to WHO-recommended levels. |
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27 November at 10.11 AM
Sanofi Looks to Widen Dupixent Use to Treat 'Smoker's Lung'Sanofi plans to seek US approval for its best-selling anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent to be used in the treatment of COPD after a second large trial showed significant benefits. |
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20 November at 12.42 PM
FDA Panel Flags Insufficient Data for Chronic Cough DrugAdvisers to the FDA said that data on Merck's chronic cough drug do not provide sufficient evidence to prove its clinical benefit for patients. |
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15 November at 07.51 AM
Trial Shows Utility of Small-Volume Blood Collection TubesA large Canadian clinical trial has found that using small-volume tubes to collect blood samples for laboratory testing of ICU patients can reduce blood transfusions without affecting lab results. |
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09 November at 11.28 AM
Double Lung Transplant Uses Double D Breast ImplantsA first-of-its-kind surgical procedure used breast implants to hold the patient's heart in place before new lungs arrived. Vaping, smoking, and lung infections led to an urgent need for double lung transplant. |
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07 November at 02.33 PM
Weaker Demand for Older CF TreatmentsVertex Pharmaceuticals missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales on Monday, hurt by weaker-than-expected demand for its older cystic fibrosis treatments. |
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06 November at 07.18 PM
Phytoestrogens May Ease Late-onset Asthma in Older WomenPhytoestrogens show potential as a treatment for menopausal women with late-onset asthma that may relieve symptoms of both conditions. |
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03 November at 10.41 AM
Race-Specific Lung-Function Values May Skew IPF TestingPulmonary care clinicians may be habitually relying on outdated and inaccurate race-specific reference values when evaluating respiratory impairment in persons of African and Hispanic/Latino ancestry. |
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20 October at 11.56 AM
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Linked to ED Visits in New YorkThe increase in emergency department visits related to asthma syndrome was especially pronounced among working-age adults. |
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19 October at 04.49 PM
Biologics After Asthma ExacerbationAlthough the study was retrospective, it suggests that the threshold for initiating biologics could potentially be lowered for patients with uncontrolled asthma despite adequate use of inhalers. |
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17 October at 09.28 AM
Pulmonary Hypertension Increases ARDS Mortality RiskCoexisting pulmonary hypertension may be a marker for disease severity among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. |
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13 October at 06.51 PM
Asthma Severity Higher Among LGBTQ+ PopulationData from a study of tobacco use indicate that sexual and gender minority persons are at higher risk for asthma severity than heterosexuals. |
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10 October at 04.54 PM
Nintedanib Dose Reductions in IPF May Do No HarmPatients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who required dose reductions had similar all-cause mortality and death rates vs patients on the full dose. |
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09 October at 04.22 PM
Dietary Changes to Microbiome May Improve Lung FunctionA study of firefighters who worked at the World Trade Center in New York in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks suggests that a low-cal Mediterranean diet may protect against lung dysfunction. |
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03 October at 12.53 PM
'Grow, Connect, and Be Inspired' at CHEST 2023The annual meeting will feature the latest in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, plus acrobatic fire dancers and a luau feast. |
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22 September at 04.53 PM
Three Antibiotic Regimens Show Similar Effectiveness for CAPAdults with nonsevere community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) responded nearly equally to three first-line and alternative antibiotic regimens, based on data from more than 23,000 individuals. |
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19 September at 04.02 PM
Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: Treatment and SupportNumerous unresolved questions surround PPF treatment and support. |
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18 September at 03.20 PM
Beyond CF: Genetics of PF and Other Lung Diseases'Cystic fibrosis has provided a framework for approaching the genetics of lung fibrosis.' |
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15 September at 12.34 PM
Sotatercept Tied to Disease Modification in PAHData show sotatercept may deliver significant clinical benefits and could reshape the trajectory of this challenging disease. |
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15 September at 08.29 AM
It’s Back to School for Asthma, TooA relaxed approach to maintenance therapy during the summer likely contributes to the surge in emergency department admissions for asthma that follows the reopening of schools. |
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13 September at 09.32 AM
Increasing COPD Hospital Admissions in Canada Raise ConcernData indicate that COPD hospital admission rates have risen among relatively young people and women, challenging the view that the condition mostly affects old men who have a history of smoking. |
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12 September at 03.46 PM
Diagnosing Progressive Pulmonary FibrosisRenowned medical professionals and experts congregated in Milan to explore the current and future prospects of diagnosing PPF. |
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11 September at 03.52 PM
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis: Awareness and ToolsPrimary care physicians play a pivotal role in identifying patients afflicted by obstructive sleep apnea. To effectively diagnose, increasing awareness and enhancing communication are imperative. |
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11 September at 09.44 AM
Navigating Chronic Cough in Primary Care"When it comes to chronic cough, general practitioners often feel lost." |
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08 September at 04.59 PM
Adaptive Treatment Aids Smoking CessationAdaptive pharmacotherapy is a common strategy across many medical conditions, but its use in smoking cessation treatments involving skin patches has not been examined. |
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08 September at 09.52 AM
Philips Settles One Category of US Claims Over Respirator RecallPhilips said on Thursday it has reached a settlement to resolve one category of legal claims against it following a major recall of its sleep apnea and respiratory devices. |
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01 September at 02.02 PM
Mepolizumab Improves Asthma After 1 Y Despite ComorbiditiesTo assess the impact of mepolizumab on patients with comorbidities, the researchers conducted a post hoc analysis of 822 adults with severe asthma. |
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01 September at 01.10 PM
ERS 2023: Seeking a Healthy Environment for the LungsThe hybrid meeting promises education, collaboration, and a focus on climate change for professionals in pulmonary and critical care medicine. |
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30 August at 03.39 PM
How Patients With Asthma Can Reap the Benefits of ExerciseMore and more research shows physical activity can boost lung function and ease the symptoms of asthma. But it can also trigger an asthma attack. Here’s the best approach. |
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05 July at 07.10 AM
When it comes to male life expectancy, nature and nurture work togetherAlthough the simple biological fact (nature) of being born male increases boys' and men's overall health risks, the behavioral choices (nurture) they make are at least as important. This means that trans men and others who identify as men, while not biologically male, may also experience the behavioral disadvantages of being male. |
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05 July at 06.50 AM
Study explores the link between stock market fluctuations and emergency room visits in ChinaThe advent of computerized trading and fintech platforms has made investing in stocks easier and more accessible to individuals worldwide. This has led to an increase in stock market participation in many countries, including China. |
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30 June at 07.40 AM
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts sayIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it wasn't until recently that providers began to acknowledge this and do something about it. |
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27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
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26 June at 04.59 PM
When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Patient?My 10 o'clock patient's name is Maria*. Her chart has three "health maintenance" flags that are bright red, indicating that she is more than 3 years overdue for a mammogram, more than 6 years overdue for a Pap smear, and has... |
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23 June at 09.21 PM
Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2DORLANDO -- An investigational triple-hormone receptor agonist improved metabolic profiles of people with obesity with or without type 2 diabetes, an exploratory biomarker analysis of a phase II trial found. After 36 weeks... |
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22 June at 06.00 PM
Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy ProgressionORLANDO -- The cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduced progression of early eye disease among diabetes patients, the LENS trial showed. The fibrate reduced progression of early diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy by a relative... |
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22 June at 06.00 PM
Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic StrokeTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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22 June at 05.20 PM
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugsThe manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. |
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21 June at 03.38 PM
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is LowThe overall prevalence of up-to-date (UTD) lung cancer screening (LCS) was low in 2022, with prevalence increasing with age and number of comorbidities, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the contemporary preval |