Pulmonologist Intervention Beneficial for Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD
Those receiving pulmonologist-directed treatment have less subsequent health care utilization for respiratory illness
Researchers Compare Race-Based, Race-Neutral Lung Function Equations
Similarly accurate prediction seen for respiratory outcomes, but occupational eligibility and disability compensation differed
Dupilumab Tied to Fewer Exacerbations in COPD With Type 2 Inflammation
Increase seen in prebronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second with dupilumab versus placebo at weeks 12, 52
Long COVID Definitions, Care Models Are Evolving
Care models are informed by five key principles, including multidisciplinary expertise, patient-centered approach
Bisoprolol Does Not Reduce Exacerbations in At-Risk COPD Patients
No reduction seen in number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both
Aficamten Beneficial for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Significantly greater improvement seen in peak oxygen uptake with aficamten versus placebo for symptomatic HCM
AACR Delivers Report on Disparities in Cancer Progress
Black and Indigenous individuals have higher overall cancer death rates, despite having lower cancer incidence rates
Physicians With Disabilities May Experience Depersonalization
However, they are not more likely to experience emotional exhaustion
Daily Mobility Leads to Better ICU Outcomes
More daily out-of-bed mobility for ICU patients tied to shorter mechanical ventilation duration
Video Laryngoscopy Improves Intubation on First Attempt in Neonates
Median number of attempts to achieve successful intubation was one in video-laryngoscopy group
