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Although the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the disease remains a threat as it is predicted to become a significant danger to public health in the next 2 years, particularly in the US, according to a study. Wide-ranging vaccination, however, can counter this potential problem.

Patients with fibrosis nonidiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (non-IPF) interstitial lung disease (ILD) who show longitudinal declines in 6-min walk distance (6MWD) appear to have increased mortality, suggest the results of a recent study.

The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) in Singapore falls short of identifying some individuals, particularly women, who are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study. However, those who meet the criteria may derive significant benefits from the screening.

Adults with diabetes appear to have a lower baseline lung function and are predisposed to faster deterioration, according to a 16-year follow-up study.