Caitlyn Bahrenburg

Researchers determined that no relationship existed between haptoglobin polymorphism and frequent exacerbator status, though a negative one existed between exacerbator status and current smoking habits.

UAB investigators sought to learn if neutrophil elastase exists in an exosomal form, and whether these exosomes could potentially bypass alpha1-antitrypsin inhibition to contribute to COPD.

About 1 in 7 heart failure patients have COPD, which can lead to a 30% increase in risk of hospitalization and death.

As costs of treating COPD exacerbation continue to burden patients, investigators sought to determine a risk assessment tool that could lead to reduced costs.

The 2016-2017 influenza season, dominated by the H3N2 strain, saw an uptick in the number of children experiencing neurological manifestations of influenza.

A Norwegian-based study found that the risk of pediatric asthma increases in children of mothers who had experienced miscarriages early in pregnancy.

A new method assessing the influenza A strain provides investigators a more detailed look at flu viruses.

A recent longitudinal study assessment 3 decades of patient progress in Copenhagen found no significant association between BMI and airway hyperresponsiveness.

A prior asthma exacerbation is associated with a 2.5-fold increase in the odds of a future severe exacerbation.

A lead investigator explains the findings of how active choice intervention in patient's electronic health records helps to increase vaccination rates.

A single blood eosinophil measurement may not be adequate for determining whether an asthma patient can have elevated blood eosinophils.

Mechanistic studies examining human milk bioactives and their impact on lung health and asthma development are beginning to emerge. What more needs to be found?

FeNO monitoring has been recommended as an assessment tool to determine whether patients who are on high-dose inhaled corticosteroids or low-dose oral corticosteroids have residual inflammation.

A recent study disproves a long-held belief that annual flu shots had a negative impact on vaccine effectiveness.

Long-term lung inflammation associated with allergen exposure is linked to the development of anxiety later in adulthood, according to a new study.

Until recently, studies of systemic corticosteroids in pneumonia have yielded contradicting results, while studies in acute exacerbation of COPD have shown significant benefits.

Increased access to proper mental health care is a key weapon in the battle against the deadly opioid epidemic, according to a recent study.

Recent studies questioned the benefits of second-generation antipsychotics, prompting researchers to reassess the risks of tardive dyskinesia from the use of first- and second-generation antipsychotics.

Instances of sexual harassment are associated with high blood pressure and poor sleep for women in midlife, while sexual assault is associated with poor mental health and sleep.

A recent study investigating the HSPG2 gene in connection with tardive dyskinesia sheds new light on the root causes of the condition.

Pivotal clinical trial costs increased if more patients were needed to document treatment benefit, if active drug comparators were used, or to measure clinical end points rather than a change in a surrogate outcome.

A novel new study shows probands of African and Hispanic descent with EOAF are more likely to have a first-degree relative with arrhythmia when compared to their European counterparts.

Flexible, individualized counseling for HIV patients who also use injection drugs also resulted in improved viral suppression.

If done ethically, the genetic database's collaboration with GSK could provide researchers what they really need to improve neurological care: the right patients in the right studies.

Newly approved treatments for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder are lacking. Ketamine and cannabinoids could offer hope.

The CANTOS findings have strengthened the relationship between cardiovascular disease and inflammation. Here’s how they are changing the way clinicians understand heart conditions.

Underscoring a commitment to make health care accessible to all populations, the Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital recently launched CareZone—a mobile clinic aimed at engaging and treating those struggling with opioid use disorder and related health issues.

With the ongoing rollout of Mayo Clinic’s new EHR system, Epic, the hospital continues to build on its commitment to integrated care that patients have come to expect.