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May 6th 2024
Data from the ORCA-V trial suggests cytisinicline, a plant-based medication, aids adults in quitting e-cigarettes.
New Research Supports Standardization of Reporting for Incidental Findings in Lung Cancer Screening
May 8th 2023Results showed standardized reporting was frequently used in low-dose computed tomography lung screening, with the majority of instances being considered reportable to the clinician and requiring follow-up.
USPSTF Recommendation: Preventive Treatment for Latent TB Infection Provides Benefit
May 2nd 2023The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening adults at increased risk for latent tuberculosis infection, as evidence demonstrates the accuracy of available tests and preventive treatment regimens provide a moderate net benefit.
Dupilumab Reduces Exacerbation in Children With and Without Allergic Asthma
April 22nd 2023Dupilumab shows significant reduction in annualized asthma exacerbation rate and improvement in lung function and asthma control in children with type 2 asthma, especially those with evidence of allergic asthma.
"State of the Air" Report Reveals Concerns Despite Efforts of Improvement
April 19th 2023The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report reveals that over one-third of Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, with significant disparities between white people and people of color.
Balancing the Benefits, Risks of Aerosol Box use During Medical Procedures
April 13th 2023Implementing an aerosol box during aerosol-generating medical procedures significantly reduces healthcare practitioner contamination, but also delays the time to successful intubation, which can negatively affect patient outcomes.
The American Lung Association will Publish 2023 "State of the Air" Report Next Week
April 12th 2023Often referred to as an air quality “report card”, the annual collection of data reflects the amount of air pollution individuals are exposed to, including unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution.
Safety of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Has Increased Significantly in Last Decade
April 6th 2023An analysis of more than 2 dozens studies provides and overview of the evolving safety profile of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in a period lasting from 2013-2022.