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Neoadjuvant chemo plus durvalumab improves survival in NSCLC

30 Apr 2025 by

The addition of durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy with cisplatin and docetaxel results in better survival rates among patients with resectable nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study presented at ELCC 2025.

Neoadjuvant chemo plus durvalumab improves survival in NSCLC

30 Apr 2025

I-gel vs Fastrach: Which SGD is better for intubation?

30 Apr 2025 by

In a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the I-gel and Fastrach supraglottic airway devices (SGDs) when used in adult patients requiring intubation, the latter edges out the former in terms of success rate for first-pass intubation. However, intubation success rate was better when a flexible scope was used through the I-gel.

I-gel vs Fastrach: Which SGD is better for intubation?

30 Apr 2025

OSA linked to arrhythmias during sleep in IHD patients

29 Apr 2025 by

A significant association between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and nocturnal atrial fibrillation (AF)/flutter has been observed in patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD), reveals a Singapore study.

OSA linked to arrhythmias during sleep in IHD patients

29 Apr 2025

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

27 Apr 2025 by

Findings from the EquiOx trial presented at ACC.25 underpin the influence of skin pigmentation in pulse oximetry.

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

27 Apr 2025

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

25 Apr 2025

Among children with cystic fibrosis, those who contract methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection appear to have worse respiratory outcomes, including increased antibiotic exposure and breathing obstruction, as reported in a retrospective study.

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

25 Apr 2025

PRS linked to lung adenocarcinoma risk in never-smokers

21 Apr 2025

A higher polygenic risk score (PRS) is significantly associated with an increased risk of lung adenocarcinoma among never-smokers, suggests a study. This effect is not observed among smokers.

PRS linked to lung adenocarcinoma risk in never-smokers

21 Apr 2025

Early-life ozone exposure linked to asthma, wheeze in children

07 Apr 2025

Exposure to relatively low ambient ozone at ground level (O3) during early life appears to carry an increased risk of asthma and wheeze outcomes at age 4–6 years, as reported in a study.

Early-life ozone exposure linked to asthma, wheeze in children

07 Apr 2025

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 March 2025)

04 Apr 2025

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 1-15 March 2025 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 March 2025)

04 Apr 2025

Modified O2 insufflation device shows promise for ventilatory support

02 Apr 2025 by

The modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation deviceTM (Rapid-O2) provides sufficient minute volumes (MV) in adults using a 14-gauge (G) inner catheter or 2-mm inner-diameter transtracheal catheter (ID TTC) at 15 L/min, demonstrating its potential for ventilation in cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate (CICO) events.

Modified O2 insufflation device shows promise for ventilatory support

02 Apr 2025

Vitamin D supplementation offers no protection against acute respiratory infections

30 Mar 2025

Taking vitamin D supplements does not appear to help reduce the risk of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) contrary to previous report, according to an updated meta-analysis.

Vitamin D supplementation offers no protection against acute respiratory infections

30 Mar 2025

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Neoadjuvant chemo plus durvalumab improves survival in NSCLC

Neoadjuvant chemo plus durvalumab improves survival in NSCLC

I-gel vs Fastrach: Which SGD is better for intubation?

I-gel vs Fastrach: Which SGD is better for intubation?

OSA linked to arrhythmias during sleep in IHD patients

OSA linked to arrhythmias during sleep in IHD patients

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

PRS linked to lung adenocarcinoma risk in never-smokers

PRS linked to lung adenocarcinoma risk in never-smokers

Early-life ozone exposure linked to asthma, wheeze in children

Early-life ozone exposure linked to asthma, wheeze in children

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 March 2025)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 March 2025)

Modified O2 insufflation device shows promise for ventilatory support

Modified O2 insufflation device shows promise for ventilatory support

Vitamin D supplementation offers no protection against acute respiratory infections

Vitamin D supplementation offers no protection against acute respiratory infections