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).
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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.
FeNO measurement shows limited diagnostic performance for asthma in school-age children
FeNO breath test shows limited accuracy for diagnosing asthma in school-age children
This observational cohort study of 1,979 school-age children found that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) had poor discrimination for a…
A breath test for asthma showed poor accuracy in children, especially those without allergies, raising questions about its use as a standalo…
Preclinical pig study tests lung ultrasound for regional strain quantification
New Ultrasound Method Could Protect Lungs During Ventilation
This is a preclinical animal study in anesthetized pigs using lung ultrasound feature tracking to quantify regional lung strain at varying t…
A new way to measure lung stress with ultrasound could help doctors keep patients safer on breathing machines.
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 review of methylprednisolone response in children with TBX4-associated pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease
Pulsed steroids may help children with TBX4-linked lung disease and pulmonary hypertension
This review examines a retrospective cohort of 21 children with TBX4-associated pulmonary hypertension treated with methylprednisolone.
Pulsed steroids helped most children with TBX4-linked lung disease improve breathing and heart function without significant side effects.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of pulmonary telerehabilitation versus center-based care in COPD
Remote Breathing Rehab Works Just as Well as In-Clinic Visits for COPD
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on pulmonary telerehabilitation (Tele-PR) versus center-based rehabilitation (…
Remote breathing rehab matches in-clinic visits for COPD patients, offering a flexible option for those who struggle to travel for care.
Systematic review finds high relapse rates in pulmonary sarcoidosis across diverse study designs
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Relapse: 40% of Patients Face Recurrence, New Study Reveals
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of relapse in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
About 4 in 10 people with pulmonary sarcoidosis see their disease return after treatment, with higher risks for Black patients and those wit…