Pulmonary barotrauma incidence and risk factors in non-HIV PCP patients
Researchers find oxygen ratio predicts lung injury in pneumonia patients
This single-center retrospective cohort study of 334 non-HIV patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia found that 12.0% developed pulmo…
A new model helps identify pneumonia patients at higher risk for severe lung complications using oxygen levels and blood markers.
LSTM analysis of infant tidal breathing detects bronchopulmonary dysplasia with 97% accuracy
New AI tool reads baby breath to spot lung disease early
This cohort study of 329 infants and 135 school-age children used recurrent neural networks to analyze tidal breathing flow time series. The…
A new computer model can read a baby's simple breathing pattern to find lung disease before it becomes serious.
Review of CFTR modulator impact on cystic fibrosis outcomes from registry data
Cystic Fibrosis Patients See Lung Function Jump Over a Decade
This review and synthesis of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry data describes trends in adults with cystic fibrosis from 2011 to 2…
A decade of registry data shows lung function and weight improved for adults with cystic fibrosis as newer modulator therapies became availa…
Smartphone app-based music PR program improves walking distance in COPD patients
Smartphone app with singing helps COPD patients walk farther
This multicenter randomized controlled trial in 70 patients with COPD found that a smartphone app-based, music-facilitated multicomponent pu…
A new phone app that mixes singing with walking helps people with COPD breathe easier and walk farther than usual care.
Review synthesizes pilot data on nasal microbiota and respiratory outcomes in infants
Nasal bacteria clues could predict infant wheezing risks early
This review synthesizes findings from a pilot observational study involving 55 infants enrolled in the AERIAL study. The authors examine nas…
Specific nose bacteria might predict wheezing risks for babies during their first year of life soon enough now.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacist-led care in COPD
Pharmacist Care Cuts Hospital Visits for COPD
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2313 COPD patients synthesized evidence on pharmacist-led interventions. The analysis found a lo…
Getting a pharmacist to manage your COPD care plan could significantly reduce your chances of ending up in the hospital.
Narrative review discusses tumor draining lymph nodes as a target for NSCLC therapy.
Lymph Nodes Hold Key to Beating Lung Cancer
This narrative review examines the tumor draining lymph nodes (TDLN) microenvironment remodeling in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The …
You wake up, sip your coffee, and take your morning walk.
Host transcriptional biosignatures for TB progression in Indian household contacts
Blood test signatures may help predict TB in household contacts
This observational cohort study of 525 Indian household contacts of TB patients evaluated host transcriptional biosignatures for predicting …
A study in India found that blood-based gene signatures could help identify household contacts at risk of developing tuberculosis, but perfo…
Meta-analysis of 15 observational studies links e-cigarette use to higher COPD odds
E-Cigs Linked to Higher COPD Risk Even Without Smoking
This meta-analysis of 15 observational studies assessed the association between e-cigarette use and the prevalence of chronic obstructive pu…
Using e-cigarettes today is connected to a much higher chance of developing COPD, even if you have never smoked a regular cigarette before.
CPET reference values established for asymptomatic repaired Tetralogy of Fallot patients
Kids with repaired heart defects get better test results—here’s why it matters
This observational cohort study established sex- and age-specific CPET reference values in 290 asymptomatic patients with repaired Tetralogy…
This could change how doctors measure heart strength in young patients born with serious heart defects.
Lung ultrasound and thoracic radiography for acute respiratory distress in dogs and cats
Lung Scans Beat X-Rays for Pets in Breathing Trouble, Study Finds
This prospective observational cohort study in 144 dogs and cats with acute respiratory distress compared lung ultrasound (LUS) and thoracic…
When a pet can’t breathe, every second counts—and this research shows which test gets answers faster and more reliably.
Retrospective Study Shows 3D ResNeXt Classifier Distinguishes NTM-LD from PTB in 409 Patients
New AI Tool Helps Doctors Tell Two Lung Infections Apart
This retrospective cohort study evaluated a 3D ResNeXt-based deep learning classifier in 409 patients with microbiologically confirmed diagn…
A new computer program can help doctors tell two similar lung diseases apart using CT scans.