C-reactive protein testing impacts antibiotic prescribing rates in acute COPD exacerbations
Blood tests may help doctors decide when to use antibiotics
Integrating C-reactive protein tests into primary care may significantly reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for patients with acute…
A new look at blood tests suggests a specific test can help doctors decide if patients with lung disease truly need antibiotics.
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.
Digital Medicine implementation evidence is strongest in asthma, partial in CF, and not yet systematic in COPD
Digital tools show promise for managing several lung diseases
This systematic review of reviews examined barriers, facilitators, and transferable concepts for implementing Digital Medicine in respirator…
New research identifies how digital tools can help patients manage asthma and cystic fibrosis, though more data is needed for other conditio…
Low-dose heparin strategy supports ECMO weaning in pediatric protein S deficiency with pulmonary embolism
Low Dose Heparin Strategy Helps Child with Pulmonary Embolism
This is a single case report describing a pediatric patient with protein S deficiency and acute pulmonary embolism who was managed with an i…
A specialized heparin strategy helped a child with a rare blood condition successfully recover from a life-threatening blood clot in the lun…
Bacterial lysates reduce exacerbation risk and hospitalization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bacterial lysates may lower hospital risk for COPD patients
This meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluates the impact of bacterial lysates on outcomes in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary d…
New data suggests that bacterial lysates could reduce the risk of flare-ups and hospital stays for people living with COPD.
Mesenchymal stromal and stem cells offer anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic potential in fibrosing interstitial lung diseases
Stem Cells Show Promise For Fibrosing Lung Disease
This narrative review explores the therapeutic potential of stem cell-based therapies, specifically mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs), f…
A new review explores how stem cell therapies might one day help people with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases.
Serplulimab induced grade 4 checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis in an elderly patient with SCLC and COPD
New cancer treatment causes severe lung inflammation in elderly patients
This case report describes a grade 4 serplulimab-induced checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis in an 80-year-old man with extensive-stage small c…
A new cancer drug caused severe, life-threatening lung inflammation in an 80-year-old man with existing lung disease.
Pilates and Tai Chi improve objective and subjective outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mind-Body Exercises Show Benefits for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 3179 patients evaluated mind-body exercises for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. T…
Specific mind-body exercises like Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi may improve breathing and quality of life for people with chronic obstructive p…
TCM combined with Western therapy improves BMD and FEV1 in patients with COPD and osteoporosis
Traditional Chinese Medicine may help lung and bone health
This meta-analysis of 944 patients found that combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Conventional Western medical therapy (CWMT) …
Adding Traditional Chinese Medicine to standard care may improve lung function and bone density for patients with COPD and osteoporosis.
Internet-Plus home-based pulmonary rehabilitation yields comparable clinical outcomes to center-based rehabilitation in COPD
Home based lung rehab shows results similar to clinic visits
This mini review evaluates Internet-Plus home-based pulmonary rehabilitation compared to center-based programs for patients with COPD. The s…
People with chronic lung disease can get similar health benefits from home based programs as they do from traditional in person clinic visit…
Oral Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics improve pulmonary function and reduce inflammatory markers in COPD
Probiotics May Improve Lung Function in COPD Patients
This meta-analysis of 920 patients with COPD found that oral Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics modestly improved FEV (MD = 0.26) …
A review of studies suggests that specific probiotics may improve lung function and lower inflammation markers for people with COPD.
Sickle cell trait is associated with increased risk of kidney disease, pulmonary embolism, and anemia
Sickle cell trait linked to higher risks of kidney and blood issues
This meta-analysis analyzed 4,813 individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) to identify phenome-wide and laboratory-wide associations. The st…
New data shows that people with sickle cell trait may face higher risks for kidney disease, anemia, and other serious health conditions.
MMP-7 serves as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for various fibrosing interstitial lung diseases
MMP-7 Levels May Help Identify Lung Disease Severity
This narrative review examines the role of MMP-7 in patients with interstitial lung diseases and other chronic respiratory conditions. The a…
MMP-7 levels may help doctors identify the severity and progression of certain chronic lung diseases like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Andrographolide derivative injections improve clinical response and pulmonary function in patients with AECOPD
Andrographolide Injections May Improve Clinical Response in COPD Flare-ups
This meta-analysis of 2,668 patients found that andrographolide derivative injections combined with conventional therapy improved overall cl…
Adding andrographolide injections to standard care may improve lung function and reduce inflammation for patients with acute COPD flare-ups.