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Age, facial axis angle predict OSA severity

16 Dec 2024 by

The apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) shows a positive association with age and a negative association with facial axis angle, reports a Singapore study involving Southeast Asian Chinese patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Age, facial axis angle predict OSA severity

16 Dec 2024

Acute COPD exacerbations carry increased risk of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism

15 Dec 2024

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at heightened risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in the presence of acute exacerbations, according to a study.

Acute COPD exacerbations carry increased risk of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism

15 Dec 2024

Fostamatinib of no benefit in COVID-19 patients with hypoxemia

15 Dec 2024

In the treatment of hospitalized adults with COVID-19 and hypoxemia, the use of the spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitor fostamatinib does not appear to have any positive effect on the number of oxygen-free days as compared with placebo, according to the results of a phase III trial.

Fostamatinib of no benefit in COVID-19 patients with hypoxemia

15 Dec 2024

Osimertinib reduces risk of metastasis, CNS progression in NSCLC

13 Dec 2024 by

Treatment with osimertinib following chemoradiotherapy (CRT) helps lower the risk of distant metastases and central nervous system (CNS) disease progression in patients with unresectable stage III epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), results of the phase III LAURA study have shown.

Osimertinib reduces risk of metastasis, CNS progression in NSCLC

13 Dec 2024

GLP1-RAs hold potential for asthma control

12 Dec 2024 by

Data presented at APSR 2024 demonstrate the ability of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) to benefit obese individuals with asthma.

GLP1-RAs hold potential for asthma control

12 Dec 2024

Indoor air purifiers good for children’s pulmonary health

12 Dec 2024

Prolonged air purification in indoor environments helps alleviate airway inflammation in children, a study has shown.

Indoor air purifiers good for children’s pulmonary health

12 Dec 2024

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

10 Dec 2024

The post-pandemic burden of COVID-19 remains significant in adults. Four studies from IDWeek 2024 highlight the benefits of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (NMV/r) for high-risk adults with SARS-CoV-2 immunity and link chronic conditions to COVID-19 hospitalization. Identifying high-risk patients and using NMV/r in outpatient settings can reduce severe outcomes.

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

10 Dec 2024

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

09 Dec 2024 by

A therapeutic regimen comprising bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid, and moxifloxacin (BPaLM) appears to work against drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) both in paediatric and adult patients, according to two small studies conducted in Indonesia.

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

09 Dec 2024

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

07 Dec 2024

COVID-19 has not gone away. New contagious variants continue to be a leading cause of death, with underlying conditions still influencing the risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations, said Dr Ali Hassoun, Clinical Professor of Medicine and infectious disease specialist at Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, Alabama, US, who spoke at a Pfizer-sponsored session during IDWeek 2024.

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

07 Dec 2024

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden

06 Dec 2024 by

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated infections in older adults impose a substantial economic burden on Hong Kong’s public health system, but the good news is that this burden may be mitigated by vaccination.

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden

06 Dec 2024

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Age, facial axis angle predict OSA severity

Age, facial axis angle predict OSA severity

Acute COPD exacerbations carry increased risk of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism

Acute COPD exacerbations carry increased risk of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism

Fostamatinib of no benefit in COVID-19 patients with hypoxemia

Fostamatinib of no benefit in COVID-19 patients with hypoxemia

Osimertinib reduces risk of metastasis, CNS progression in NSCLC

Osimertinib reduces risk of metastasis, CNS progression in NSCLC

GLP1-RAs hold potential for asthma control

GLP1-RAs hold potential for asthma control

Indoor air purifiers good for children’s pulmonary health

Indoor air purifiers good for children’s pulmonary health

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden