The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Gut Microbiome Hints at Lupus Nephritis Disease Activity
Dr. Gregg Silverman said identification of Ruminococcus gnavus could allow earlier diagnosis of lupus nephritis.
Tanezumab Outperforms Placebo, Tramadol in Improving Chronic Back Pain
Findings suggest 5-10 mg of tanezumab significantly improve pain versus placebo in patients with chronic low back pain.
Upadacitinib Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain, Function Over Adalimumab
The results highlight a significant improvement in rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms for those who used upadacitinib over placebo and adalimumab.
Upadacitinib Reduces Key Biomarker for Rheumatoid Arthritis
In a study presented at EULAR, investigators find 14-3-3η baseline levels did not correlate with baseline mTSS.
Guselkumab Effective Treating Dactylitis and Enthesitis
In both DISCOVER trials, investigators find guselkumab effective against active psoriatic arthritis domains.
Apremilast Effective Treating Genital Ulcers Linked to Active Behcet's Syndrome
The treatment has already proven to reduce oral ulcers associated with Behcet’s syndrome.
Different Forms of Adalimumab Safe, Effective in RA Patients
Patients are unaffected by the switch from ADL-EU to ADL-PF.
Advancing Biologic Research in Asthma
How clinical data for the interleukin-targeting class will begin to dictate more treatement decisions and research progression.
Denise Daley, PhD: Early Asthma Interventions for Infants
Asthmatic infants often suffer from other comorbidities throughout their lives.
Continued Three-Year Mepolizumab Sustains Severe Asthma Benefits
Blood eosinophil count, exacerbation rate, and time to exacerbation were all bettered among patients who sustained therapy versus those who discontinued.
Denise Daley, PhD: Understanding the Epigenetic Clock of Asthma Patients
In an abstract presenting during the ATS conference, investigators find infants with asthma are surprisingly older on the epigentic clock.
No Effect on Liver Markers from CPAP Type for Sleep Apnea Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea can be linked to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
EVALI Hospitalization Stay Linked to Readmission Risk
New findings from ATS show the residual effects of vaping-associated lung distress.
Jonathan Corren, MD: Expanding Tezepelumab Research for Asthma
The lead PATHWAY investigator explains the intent and outcomes from the most recent phase 2B findings.
CPAP Withdrawal Leads to Negative Outcomes for Sleep Apnea Patients
In a new study presented at ATS, investigators find CPAP withdrawal worsens the augmentation index.
Tiotropium/Olodaterol Reduces COPD Adverse Outcomes, Risks
A discussion with a study author on promising new findings for the combination inhaler therapy.
Anuja Bandyopadhyay, MD: Understanding the Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Infants
Infants with obstructive sleep apnea may also be at an increased risk of negative outcomes associated with COVID-19.
Anuja Bandyopadhyay, MD: Treating Infants with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
There are a number of reasons why identifying obstructive sleep apnea in infants is difficult, but new research shows feeding dysfunction could be an early link.
Study Finds Novel Proteins Associated with COPD Lung Function Decline
Little is understood about the systemic markers of worsening COPD. Investigators have observed at least 3 novel pathways.
Raised Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels Linked to Reduced Respiratory Events
A new assessment shows risk reduction is even more significant among COPD patients who have smoked.
Diabetes Mellitus Helps Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea During REM Sleep
Patients with OSA during REM sleep experience lower oxygen saturation and longer times with oxygen saturation.
Empagliflozin Reduces Cardiovascular Outcomes Despite Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea were more frequently male, obese, and had more coronary heart disease when compared to those without OSA.
More Sleep Apnea Patients Reverse Metabolic Syndrome with CPAP
A six-month study shows the common OSA therapy could have long-term benefit for reducing eventual cardiovascular risk.
Masitinib Decreases Asthma Exacerbations After Corticosteroid Failure
Treatment drug results in a significant reduction in severe exacerbations for patients with eosinophil ≥150 cells/µL.
Triple-Therapy Inhaler Linked to Casual Care Improvement in COPD Patients
An assessment of FF/UMEC/VI in a single inhaler show its benefit in respiratory function among COPD patients at 24 weeks.
Tezepelumab Broadly Reduces Asthma Exacerbations
A 52-week assessment shows patients of varying interleukin serum levels equally benefitted from the TSLP inhibitor.
Reslizumab Continually Reduces Emergent Asthma Care at 1 Year
New ATS findings show the IL-5 inhibitor has sustained and oftentimes improved benefit in patients from 6 months to 12.
Biologics in Inflammatory Care, COVID-19 Research
Dr. Ian Pavord discusses new meta-analyses of dupilumab planned for ATS 2020 on the DocTalk podcast.
Benralizumab Results Positive for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Patients
When compared to placebo, benralizumab results in a significantly improved asthma exacerbation rates.
Investigators Find Predictors for Biologic Failure for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
New research show younger age is associated with a non-response to biologic agents.