<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
<ѻý>Cerebral Oximetry Not a Lifesaver for Extremely Preterm Infantsѻý> No significant changes in death or brain injury in NICU patients Apr 19, 2023
<ѻý>'Potential' New Option for Operable NSCLCѻý> Adding perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemo improved pCR rates, event-free survival Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>COVID and Aspergillus Are Dangerous Bedfellowsѻý> Attention must be paid to this new, sometimes deadly duo Apr 16, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel to Weigh Limited Data on Combo for Healthcare-Acquired Pneumoniaѻý> Sulbactam-durlobactam under consideration for cases caused by Acinetobacter spp. Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Mint-Flavored E-Cigarettes Linked to Worse Lung Functionѻý> Menthol flavors added to e-cigarette liquids increased particles inhaled, study shows Apr 11, 2023
<ѻý>Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapyѻý> And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns Apr 10, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Approval Authority in Jeopardy? TB Hits the Casino; Sen. Blumenthal's Surgeryѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 10, 2023
<ѻý>ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groupsѻý> Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Yes, COVID Is Still Deadlier Than the Fluѻý> VA study finds 61% higher mortality rate in hospitalized cases this past winter Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Not Diagnosed Sooner Because He Wasn't Whiteѻý> Presented with classic signs and symptoms, but still not tested Apr 07, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patientsѻý> THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life Apr 06, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Drug Authorized for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patientsѻý> FDA grants EUA to anti-C5a antibody for patients on mechanical ventilation, ECMO Apr 04, 2023
<ѻý>Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Riskѻý> Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Digital Inhalers May Improve Uncontrolled Asthma Managementѻý> Digital tools led to increased adherence and less medication escalation, trial reports Mar 23, 2023
<ѻý>Fatty Acid Tube Feeding May Backfire for Preemie Breathing Disorderѻý> Supplemental nutrition did not stave off bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants Mar 22, 2023
<ѻý>Tofacitinib May Reduce Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease in RA Patientsѻý> Retrospective study shows a 69% lower risk with tofacitinib compared with adalimumab Mar 21, 2023
<ѻý>Pulse Oximeters Confirmed to Be Biased for Black Kidsѻý> These patients are prone to get false negatives in hypoxemia Mar 20, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Allows Lower Risk Designation for Snuff Productѻý> The brand joins a limited few granted modified risk tobacco claims Mar 16, 2023
<ѻý>Routine Bronchoscopy May Help Guide Therapies for Severe Asthmaѻý> Procedure helped identify tissue-blood eosinophil mismatch, treatable comorbidities Mar 15, 2023
<ѻý>Want to Make E-Cigs a Turnoff for Kids? Try Standardized Packagingѻý> Young people say their peers would be less interested in plain packaging versus branded packages Mar 14, 2023