<ѻý>Some NSCLC Patients on ICI Therapy Fare Worse With Proton Pump Inhibitor Useѻý> But PFS, OS longer with ICIs plus chemotherapy among patients treated with PPIs Jul 11, 2023
<ѻý>Cytisinicline Shows Efficacy for Smoking Cessationѻý> Improved rates of continuous abstinence after 6 or 12 weeks Jul 11, 2023
<ѻý>Places With Smoke-Free Laws Have the Best Health Outcomesѻý> Less cardiovascular, respiratory system disease seen where there are tobacco control policies Jul 07, 2023
<ѻý>Role for Paxlovid in Younger COVID Patients With Serious Comorbiditiesѻý> Better outcomes for people with cancer or heart disease, matched cohort finds Jul 06, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospitalѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jun 29, 2023
<ѻý>Check SSc-ILD Patients on Ofev for Malnutrition, Study Suggestsѻý> Trial data show rates higher, though still low, with drug versus placebo Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>ACIP Endorses 20-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Kidsѻý> New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma Jun 23, 2023
<ѻý>Video Laryngoscopy Wins for Tracheal Intubation on the First Tryѻý> DEVICE trial finds higher success rates versus direct laryngoscope in the critically ill Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Tamiflu a Bust for Preventing Flu Admissions, Meta-Analysis Findsѻý> "I wouldn't prescribe it to an otherwise healthy person," researcher says Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Hooray! A Clearer Estimate of Your Risk for Death Is Hereѻý> Researchers do the legwork to incorporate smoking status into NCI's "Know Your Chances" website Jun 09, 2023
<ѻý>TTFields Therapy Yields OS Improvement in Second-Line NSCLCѻý> However, device was not tested alongside current standard of care, expert points out Jun 08, 2023
<ѻý>Upper Airway Stimulation Device for OSA Holds Up in Real-World Analysisѻý> Another study looked at the feasibility of a noninvasive strategy for obstructive sleep apnea Jun 08, 2023
<ѻý>Checkpoint Blockade Stumbles in Advanced EGFR-Mutant NSCLCѻý> "Immediate changes" needed to patient care to avoid unnecessary toxicity, says ASCO expert Jun 07, 2023
<ѻý>Schools Aren't Prepared to Treat Asthma Attacksѻý> Every school should have a stock albuterol program Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>Certain NSCLC Patients May Be Able to Stop Immunotherapy at 2 Yearsѻý> Retrospective study finds no difference in OS between patients who stop and those who continue Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>New Data in NSCLC Bolster Support for Perioperative Immunotherapyѻý> EFS benefit with pembrolizumab in KEYNOTE-671, but no OS benefit "yet," says investigator Jun 05, 2023
<ѻý>Breathing Support Type Matters for Preventing Extubation Failure in the PICUѻý> CPAP, BiPAP, nasal cannula compared with conventional oxygen therapy Jun 05, 2023
<ѻý>Lessons From the Tuberculosis Patient on the Lamѻý> We can learn from the case now that she's receiving treatment Jun 05, 2023
<ѻý>New Standard in Operable EGFR-Positive Lung Cancerѻý> "We should firmly close the door on one-size-fits-all treatment," says ASCO expert Jun 04, 2023
<ѻý>How Race-Neutral Equations for Pulmonary Testing Affect Patientsѻý> Changes in interpretations of results observed in Black and white patients Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>Second RSV Vaccine Lands Approval for Older Adultsѻý> Abrysvo approved for adults 60 and up Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>Quitting Smoking May Ease Anxiety, Depressionѻý> Greater effect seen among individuals with a history of a psychiatric disorder May 31, 2023
<ѻý>Gas Stove Use Linked to Indoor Pollutant Levelsѻý> Roundup of news on pollution exposures also delves into interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis May 25, 2023
<ѻý>Lung Cancer Screening Results Influence Follow-Up Adherenceѻý> Study suggests groups to target for enhanced outreach to encourage regular screening May 25, 2023
<ѻý>Dual Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor Improved Lung Function in COPD Patientsѻý> Ensifentrine also reduced moderate-to-severe exacerbations May 24, 2023
<ѻý>Biologic Reduced Cough, Phlegm in Severe, Uncontrolled Asthmaѻý> Separate trial analysis of tezepelumab showed no significant differences by sex May 24, 2023
<ѻý>Novel PAH Drug Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trialѻý> Seralutinib treatment reduced pulmonary vascular resistance in heavily treated patients May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Real-World Data on COPD Combo Inhalers Favor LAMA-LABAsѻý> Reduced exacerbations, pneumonia hospitalizations seen versus ICS-LABAs in observational study May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Mucus Plugs in Airways of COPD Patients Linked to Higher Mortalityѻý> In retrospective study, 54% mortality rate for those with mucus plugs in 3 or more lung segments May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbationsѻý> Lung function and symptoms also bettered with biologic in patients with type 2 Inflammation May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Pulmonary Clot Thrombectomy Has Lasting Benefitsѻý> Longer-term trial results support durable quality-of-life advantage May 21, 2023
<ѻý>Sleep Apnea Patients Prone to Higher Long COVID Riskѻý> Study suggests close monitoring of adults with obstructive sleep apnea May 12, 2023
<ѻý>Daytime Sleepiness Drugs of Varying Performance in Obstructive Sleep Apneaѻý> Solriamfetol had particularly strong showing in network meta-analysis May 08, 2023
<ѻý>Exercise Rehab Helpful After Pulmonary Embolismѻý> Patients saw improvements in walking, quality of life May 05, 2023
<ѻý>Higher BMI Tied to Other Severe Respiratory Infections Tooѻý> Along with COVID, increased risks seen with upper and lower respiratory tract infections May 02, 2023
<ѻý>Screen for Latent TB Infection, USPSTF Saysѻý> Adults at increased risk for tuberculosis should be screened May 02, 2023
<ѻý>Cognitive Testing Flags COPD Patients Unable to Maintain Proper Inhaler Techniqueѻý> Lower MoCA scores associated with improper inhaler use despite face-to-face training Apr 28, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Extends Trikafta Approval to Even Younger Cystic Fibrosis Patientsѻý> Patients ages 2 to 5 years now eligible for the triple therapy Apr 27, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors Warn About Portable Oxygen Machines Sold Onlineѻý> OTC devices don't work as well as prescription devices -- if they work at all, study shows Apr 27, 2023
<ѻý>Helmet CPAP Leads Noninvasive Ventilation Therapies for Acute Respiratory Failureѻý> Showdown of HFNC and helmet- and face mask-based modalities in meta-analysis Apr 23, 2023