Research across Emphysema
Related studies from across the Emphysema family.
Endobronchial valve treatment triples peri-procedural mortality odds in severe emphysema
Endobronchial Valve Treatment Shows Mixed Results for Emphysema Mortality
This meta-analysis of 819 patients with severe emphysema found that endobronchial valve (EBV) treatment significantly increased peri-procedu…
New analysis of 819 patients shows that while endobronchial valves do not change overall mortality, risks are higher in the first 90 days.
Combined lung cancer resection and LVRS shows 7.3% mortality estimate with significant FEV1 improvement
Combined lung surgery for cancer and emphysema shows mixed results
This meta-analysis of 113 participants evaluates combined lung cancer resection and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) for patients with s…
A combined surgical approach for patients with both lung cancer and emphysema may improve breathing but carries significant risks.
Personalised CT feedback fails to boost quit rates overall in lung cancer screening
Personalized images of lung damage do not increase smoking quit rates
In a randomized controlled trial of 1003 individuals attending lung cancer screening, a personalised smoking cessation package with annotate…
Showing patients their own lung scans does not improve overall smoking quit rates, though it may show different results for women.
Retrospective analysis shows machine learning improves CT-based airway and emphysema mapping
New AI Scan Detects Lung Damage More Accurately Than Old Tech
This retrospective analysis evaluates a new feature-based parametric response mapping (PRMD) method using machine learning on CT scans for C…
A new AI tool scans lungs more accurately than old methods, helping doctors spot COPD damage even when images are noisy.