Meta-analysis finds inconsistent diabetes mortality link in COPD exacerbations
Diabetes and death risk in lung flare-ups show mixed results
This meta-analysis of 23,883 participants examined diabetes as a mortality risk in acute exacerbations of COPD. Findings were inconsistent, …
A big review found diabetes may raise death risk in lung flare-ups, but the link is not strong or consistent.
Network meta-analysis of acupuncture interventions for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acupuncture May Ease Flare-Ups in COPD, New Analysis Shows
This network meta-analysis evaluated acupuncture-related interventions versus usual treatment in 3,156 patients with acute exacerbation of c…
For people with COPD, adding specific acupuncture techniques to their usual treatment may help them breathe easier and feel better during a …
Retrospective study finds variation in COPD exacerbation care between respiratory and internal medicine
Does your hospital specialty affect your COPD care? A new study finds variation
A retrospective cohort study of 6,277 adults hospitalized for COPD exacerbations found variation in investigations and treatment practices b…
Hospital specialty matters for COPD care, as a new study shows different treatments for patients admitted to respiratory medicine versus int…
Research across Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Related studies from across the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease family.
Skeletal muscle dysfunction impacts exercise capacity and exacerbation risk in patients with COPD
Muscle Health Linked to Better Outcomes for COPD Patients
This narrative review explores the lung-muscle axis in patients with COPD, linking skeletal muscle dysfunction to impaired physical function…
Weak muscles can lead to lower exercise capacity and higher risk of flare-ups for people living with COPD.
Aerosolized liposomal amphotericin B provides strongest evidence for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis prophylaxis in high-risk patients
Aerosolized Amphotericin B Shows Promise for Lung Fungal Infections
This mini review synthesizes clinical experience regarding aerosolized antifungal therapies for various pulmonary fungal infections. It conc…
Aerosolized liposomal amphotericin B shows promise for preventing specific lung fungal infections in high-risk and immunocompromised patient…
Dysphagia affects 38.2% of COPD patients; advanced disease and tooth loss raise risk
More than one-third of COPD patients struggle with swallowing
This meta-analysis of observational studies including 4608 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found a pooled dysphagia prev…
Nearly 40% of people with COPD experience dysphagia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult and can impact daily nutrition and safety.
Triple therapy improves SGRQ scores in stable COPD but increases pneumonia risk compared to dual bronchodilation
Triple therapy shows some benefits for people with COPD
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of inhaled maintenance therapies for stable COPD found that triple therapy provide…
Triple therapy may improve quality of life for people with COPD, but it also carries a higher risk of pneumonia.
Exercise reduces inflammatory markers in 45.6% of meta-analytic associations, but evidence quality is low
Exercise Shows Link to Lower Inflammation in Chronic Diseases
This umbrella review of 61 meta-analyses (318 associations) found that exercise significantly reduced circulating inflammatory markers in 45…
New research shows that regular exercise may lower key markers of inflammation for people living with chronic conditions like heart disease …
Yoga and Baduanjin improve lung function while Tai Chi improves quality of life in COPD
Yoga and Tai Chi may improve life for COPD patients
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 4,720 stable COPD patients evaluated digital health interventions and traditional mind-b…
New analysis shows yoga can boost lung function while Tai Chi helps manage daily symptoms for people with chronic lung disease.
Resveratrol improves pulmonary function and reduces inflammation in animal models of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Resveratrol shows promise for COPD in animal study
This meta-analysis of preclinical studies indicates that resveratrol significantly improves lung compliance and airflow while reducing pro-i…
A compound in grapes and red wine improved lung function and reduced inflammation in animals with COPD, but human trials are needed.
Stathmin implicated in cancer and non-neoplastic diseases, potential biomarker and therapeutic target
Stathmin Linked to Cancer Growth and Tissue Repair Processes
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on stathmin, a microtubule-regulating protein, across cancer and non-neoplastic diseases. Aberra…
Research shows stathmin plays a key role in both cancer cell behavior and the body's ability to repair skin, mucus membranes, and lung tissu…
High intensity exercise training improves dyspnoea management across multiple chronic respiratory and neuromuscular conditions
High intensity exercise helps people with chronic breathing difficulties
This narrative review examines the role of exercise training, specifically higher intensities, for managing dyspnoea in patients with COPD, …
People living with conditions like COPD or Long-COVID may find relief from shortness of breath through specific types of high-intensity exer…
Inhaled treprostinil is the only approved therapy with randomized evidence for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease
Inhaled treprostinil shows promise for specific types of lung disease
This narrative review examines pharmacological management of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and i…
New research clarifies which treatments actually work for patients facing both pulmonary hypertension and scarring of the lungs.
Host-targeting antivirals offer a potential transformative treatment strategy for rhinovirus infection
Host Targeting Antivirals May Offer New Strategy for Common Cold
This systematic review examines host-targeting antivirals (HTAs) as an alternative to direct-acting antiviral drugs for respiratory infectio…
New research explores how host-targeting antivirals could change how we treat common cold infections and help high-risk patients.
COPD and OSA overlap syndrome is associated with greater disease burden than either condition alone
Overlapping lung and sleep conditions lead to worse health outcomes
This narrative review examines the pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical outcomes of COPD-OSA overlap syndrome. The authors conclude th…
People with both chronic lung disease and sleep apnea face a heavier burden of illness than those with only one condition.