HITHOC with cytoreductive surgery improves survival in pleural mesothelioma without raising early postoperative risk
Heat treatment shows survival benefit for pleural mesothelioma patients
A meta-analysis of 6 studies (n=1060) found that adding hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) to cytoreductive surgery for pleura…
A new analysis shows that adding heat to chemotherapy during surgery can extend life for people with a rare type of lung cancer.
Individualised PEEP lowers driving pressure but not pulmonary complications in older lung cancer surgery patients
Trial Shows Tailored Pressure Improves Oxygen During Lung Cancer Surgery
This RCT in 400 older adults undergoing lung cancer surgery found that individualised PEEP (EIT-guided) reduced driving pressure and improve…
Tailored breathing pressure improved oxygen levels during lung cancer surgery for older patients, though it did not change overall complicat…
Energy therapies improve exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Energy Therapies May Improve Quality of Life for COPD Patients
This meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials evaluated the impact of energy therapies on COPD symptoms and pulmonary function. While…
New research suggests energy therapies can improve exercise capacity and reduce stress for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary …
Higher Ventilatory Ratio values are associated with increased mortality risk in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Ventilatory Ratio Linked to Higher Death Risk in ARDS
This systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis of 17 observational studies found that higher Ventilatory Ratio (VR) values were associate…
A simple breathing measure may help predict death risk in ARDS patients, but evidence is low certainty.
Deep learning AI models for lung nodule malignancy classification show 88% sensitivity and 75% specificity
Artificial intelligence helps identify lung cancer in chest CT scans
This meta-analysis of 21 studies evaluated deep learning AI models for classifying lung nodules on chest CT. The analysis found high sensiti…
New data shows that deep learning models can help doctors identify lung cancer risks, though they still have some limits in accuracy.
Biallelic SLCO2A1 variants may be associated with myelofibrosis in patients with primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy
Rare gene variants linked to bone disease and blood cancer
This case report and review of literature describes a patient with primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (PHO) and concurrent myelofibrosis.…
A man with a rare bone disorder also had a blood cancer, and genetic testing revealed the link.
WHO reporting system provides balanced diagnostic accuracy for malignancy risk in lung lesions
WHO reporting system helps doctors identify lung cancer risks
This meta-analysis evaluates the WHO reporting system for lung cytopathology in patients with lung lesions undergoing fine-needle aspiration…
A standardized reporting system helps doctors better identify the risk of lung cancer when analyzing tissue samples from patients with lung …
Sublobar resection associated with improved overall survival compared to SBRT in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
Sublobar Resection Shows Better Survival Than Radiation for Lung Cancer
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates sublobar resection (SLR), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and image-guided th…
Patients with early-stage lung cancer who cannot have full surgery may see better survival rates with sublobar resection compared to radiati…
Inspiratory muscle training improves inspiratory muscle strength and exercise tolerance in stable COPD patients
Inspiratory Muscle Training Improves Strength for People with COPD
This meta-analysis of 1,170 adults with stable COPD found that inspiratory muscle training (IMT) significantly improved inspiratory muscle s…
Inspiratory muscle training can strengthen breathing muscles and improve exercise tolerance for adults living with stable chronic obstructiv…
Early vvECMO initiation protocol for adult patients with severe ARDS is currently being evaluated
Trial plans to test early ECMO for severe lung distress
This randomized controlled trial protocol evaluates early vvECMO initiation within 24 hours of admission compared to conventional management…
A new clinical trial aims to see if starting heart and lung support sooner can improve survival for patients with severe respiratory failure…
Metabolic abnormalities are significantly associated with pulmonary infections and asthma exacerbations in children
Metabolic issues in kids with asthma linked to worse lung health
This narrative review examines the impact of metabolic abnormalities on bronchial asthma in children and adolescents. The authors synthesize…
Metabolic problems in children with asthma may worsen lung infections and asthma attacks, a new review suggests.
Supervised structured exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with MASLD by 3.52 mL/kg/min
Supervised Exercise Improves Heart Fitness in MASLD Patients
This systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of RCTs indicates that supervised structured exercise significantly improves cardiore…
New research shows that supervised, structured exercise significantly improves heart and lung fitness for adults living with MASLD.