New propellant HFA-152a in BDP/FF/G pMDI shows similar efficacy to HFA-134a in asthma
Trial shows HFA-152a and HFA-134a deliver equal lung function for asthma
This 12-week randomized controlled trial in 553 adults with moderate-to-severe controlled asthma found that BDP/FF/G delivered via HFA-152a …
A new trial found that two asthma inhaler propellants provided the same immediate lung function boost, with fewer side effects in one group.
Systematic review and meta-analysis links swimming pool attendance to increased asthma risk in children
Swimming Pool Time May Raise Asthma Risk For Kids
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between swimming pool attendance and the risk of allergic diseases in 54,…
New research shows swimming pool attendance may increase asthma risk for children but does not appear to affect other common allergies.
Montelukast vs Tiotropium Added to ICS in Children With Asthma
Asthma Treatment Comparison Shows Mixed Results for Kids
This randomized controlled trial in 152 children aged 6 to 14 years with partly controlled or uncontrolled asthma found no significant diffe…
A small trial found no clear difference between two asthma medicines for children, though one caused rare side effects.
Emergency-use spacers improve salbutamol delivery in asthmatics compared to pMDI alone
Spacers boost asthma drug delivery over inhaler alone
This randomized trial in 108 asthmatics compared emergency-use spacers with pMDI alone. Spacers significantly increased urinary salbutamol a…
Using a spacer with your asthma inhaler delivers more medication to the lungs, a new trial finds. Some spacers work better than others.
Repeated counseling with pMDI devices reduced inhalation errors in adult asthma patients compared to pMDI alone.
Spacer Devices Fix Asthma Faster Than Inhalers Alone
This prospective randomized clinical trial enrolled 300 adult asthma patients to compare repeated counseling on inhalation technique using p…
Using a spacer with an inhaler reduces mistakes and improves lung health much faster than using the inhaler alone for adults with asthma
Nurse-led rehabilitation consultation improves asthma control in primary care
A Simple 4-Week Plan Helps Asthma Control
This randomized controlled trial in 124 adults with asthma found that a nurse-led structured rehabilitation consultation significantly impro…
A simple four-week nurse program helps adults manage asthma better than usual care alone.
Meta-analysis finds childhood asthma linked to higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea
Meta-analysis links childhood asthma to higher risk of sleep apnea
This meta-analysis of studies from the United States, Europe, and Asia found a significant association between childhood asthma and obstruct…
A large review finds children with asthma have a significantly higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea, especially in America and Asia.
Bayesian network meta-analysis compares exercise modalities for systemic inflammation in postmenopausal women
Resistance training reduces inflammation in postmenopausal women
This Bayesian network meta-analysis of 39 RCTs evaluated the comparative efficacy of aerobic, resistance, HIIT, and combined training on inf…
New evidence suggests different types of exercise target different inflammatory markers in postmenopausal women with obesity.
Meta-analysis shows exercise interventions impact TNF-alpha but not IL-6 or CRP in older adults
Exercise may lower specific inflammation markers in older adults
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated the effect of exercise interventions on serum inflammatory biomarker levels in …
New evidence shows that exercise interventions can significantly reduce certain inflammatory markers in older adults facing frailty or sarco…
Meta-analysis compares infection rates of teclistamab in clinical trials and real-world evidence
Teclistamab linked to higher infection rates in some patients
This meta-analysis of 714 patients evaluates the incidence of infections in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treated with teclistamab. T…
New data shows that patients using teclistamab for multiple myeloma may face a significant risk of developing various types of infections.
Case report and literature review of severe adverse reactions following pucotenlimab treatment
New drug treatment linked to severe neurological reactions
This case report and literature review describes severe adverse reactions following treatment with pucotenlimab in a patient with advanced b…
A single patient facing advanced breast cancer experienced life-threatening neurological symptoms after receiving the drug pucotenlimab.
Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dosing schedules and antibody responses in adults aged 60 to 80 years
Older adults get better protection with the right vaccine booster timing
This prospective cohort study of 450 adults aged 60 to 80 years in China examined three inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dosing schedules. The…
New data shows older adults get the best protection when they receive specific vaccine boosters at the right time.