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COVID-19 outcomes more severe than those of flu, RSV

21 Mar 2025

COVID-19 led to more severe disease outcomes than influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during the 2022–2023 season, whereas the differences were attenuated in the subsequent season, as shown in a retrospective study.

COVID-19 outcomes more severe than those of flu, RSV

21 Mar 2025

Menstrual characteristics in reproductive years may provide clue to lung health in middle age

17 Mar 2025

Report of heavy menstrual bleeding, severe period pain, and premenstrual syndrome during women’s reproductive years is linked to increased odds of having asthma in middle age, according to a study. On the other hand, irregular period is only associated with asthma when reported during women’s 40s.

Menstrual characteristics in reproductive years may provide clue to lung health in middle age

17 Mar 2025

COPD rehospitalization outcomes similar with dry-powder vs soft-mist inhalers

16 Mar 2025

The delivery of once-daily fixed-dose combination (FDC) dual bronchodilators for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not appear to influence disease-related rehospitalization outcomes, according to a study.

COPD rehospitalization outcomes similar with dry-powder vs soft-mist inhalers

16 Mar 2025

Twice-yearly depemokimab safe, effective in CRSwNP

14 Mar 2025 by

Treatment with two doses of depemokimab results in sufficient concentrations to adequately control blood eosinophil counts (BEC) over 1 year, as shown in the ANCHOR 1 and 2 trials. This finding suggests sustained anti-interleukin-5 (IL-5) biological effect and impact on type 2 inflammation.

Twice-yearly depemokimab safe, effective in CRSwNP

14 Mar 2025

H56:IC31 vaccine of no help against TB recurrence

14 Mar 2025

For individuals who completed treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), vaccination with H56:IC31 does not appear to reduce the risk of disease recurrence, according to a phase 2b trial.

H56:IC31 vaccine of no help against TB recurrence

14 Mar 2025

SG sees drop in paediatric pneumococcal disease burden

13 Mar 2025 by

The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) into Singapore's National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) has reduced the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in children by nearly a third, as reported in a study.

SG sees drop in paediatric pneumococcal disease burden

13 Mar 2025

COPD patients may benefit from traditional Chinese exercise

12 Mar 2025

A traditional Chinese exercise program that focuses on strengthening lungs helps improve pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life for middle-aged and older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as shown in a study.

COPD patients may benefit from traditional Chinese exercise

12 Mar 2025

Tetracycline trumps macrolide in MRMP pneumonia

09 Mar 2025

Tetracycline demonstrates superior clinical efficacy to that of macrolide in children with macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MRMP) pneumonia, a study has shown.

Tetracycline trumps macrolide in MRMP pneumonia

09 Mar 2025

Ivermectin falls flat against mild-to-moderate COVID-19

08 Mar 2025

Treatment with ivermectin for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 does not appear to reduce recovery time as compared with placebo, according to data from the ongoing ACTIV-6* study.

Ivermectin falls flat against mild-to-moderate COVID-19

08 Mar 2025

Digital CBT shows promise in pulmonary fibrosis-related anxiety

07 Mar 2025 by

Treatment with a digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dubbed Almee, demonstrates a clinically meaningful improvement in pulmonary fibrosis (PF)-related anxiety and is well-tolerated by patients, reports a study.

Digital CBT shows promise in pulmonary fibrosis-related anxiety

07 Mar 2025

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COVID-19 outcomes more severe than those of flu, RSV

COVID-19 outcomes more severe than those of flu, RSV

Menstrual characteristics in reproductive years may provide clue to lung health in middle age

Menstrual characteristics in reproductive years may provide clue to lung health in middle age

COPD rehospitalization outcomes similar with dry-powder vs soft-mist inhalers

COPD rehospitalization outcomes similar with dry-powder vs soft-mist inhalers

Twice-yearly depemokimab safe, effective in CRSwNP

Twice-yearly depemokimab safe, effective in CRSwNP

H56:IC31 vaccine of no help against TB recurrence

H56:IC31 vaccine of no help against TB recurrence

SG sees drop in paediatric pneumococcal disease burden

SG sees drop in paediatric pneumococcal disease burden

COPD patients may benefit from traditional Chinese exercise

COPD patients may benefit from traditional Chinese exercise

Tetracycline trumps macrolide in MRMP pneumonia

Tetracycline trumps macrolide in MRMP pneumonia

Ivermectin falls flat against mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Ivermectin falls flat against mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Digital CBT shows promise in pulmonary fibrosis-related anxiety

Digital CBT shows promise in pulmonary fibrosis-related anxiety