Meta-analysis of mercury exposure in children associates with higher prevalence of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and other allergic outcomes
A Hidden Link in Your Child's Allergies Might Be in Your Diet
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined sixteen studies involving children with measured mercury exposure in East Asia and Europe.
Mercury exposure in early life is linked to asthma, eczema, and other allergies in children, with up to 22% of exposed kids affected.
Respiratory virus prevalence is higher in acute asthma than stable asthma across children and adults
Your Asthma Flare-Up Might Not Be What You Think
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled data from 111 studies involving children and adults with asthma.
A major new analysis reveals viruses are found in more than half of all asthma attacks, forcing a rethink of what a positive test really mea…
Asthma associated with increased odds of venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis in observational studies
Asthma Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots in Observational Data
This meta-analysis of observational studies involving patients with asthma found a statistically significant association between asthma and …
People with asthma face a 1.61 times higher risk of blood clots, with the danger of pulmonary embolism rising 2.41 times and deep vein throm…
Meta-analysis finds inhaled corticosteroids associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality in COPD patients
A Common COPD Medicine May Also Protect Your Heart
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 74,004 COPD patients found inhaled corticosteroid-containing formulations were associated with redu…
For people with COPD, a medication they already use to breathe easier might also offer a hidden layer of protection for their heart.
Meta-analysis finds limited evidence for CPET variables in COPD mortality prediction
CPET variables linked to COPD mortality but routine use not yet supported
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies in COPD patients examined cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) variables for predicti…
Peak oxygen uptake and ventilatory efficiency from exercise tests predict death in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, though routine use…
Monthly phone counseling increased willingness to set lifestyle goals in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Most COPD patients willing to set lifestyle goals after counseling
This randomized controlled trial evaluated monthly phone calls offering lifestyle counseling on diet and physical activity using motivationa…
Most COPD patients are willing to set lifestyle goals after counseling, with 71% focusing on physical activity and adjusting targets as need…
House dust mite immunotherapy reduces IgE and symptoms in Indonesian children with allergic rhinitis and asthma
Could weekly dust mite shots help Indonesian children breathe easier with less medicine?
A small RCT of 41 Indonesian children with allergic rhinitis and asthma found 14 weeks of weekly subcutaneous HDM immunotherapy significantl…
Weekly dust mite shots helped Indonesian children with allergies and asthma breathe easier, needing fewer pills and feeling less discomfort …
Hospitalized malignant neoplasm patients show high comorbidity burden and distinct disease patterns across 163 Chinese hospitals
Hospitalized cancer patients in China often have other serious health conditions
This retrospective cohort study examined 107,029 hospitalized patients with malignant neoplasms across 163 hospitals in Zhanjiang, China.
Hospitalized cancer patients in China often face five other serious health conditions, with rural residents, men, and those aged 65 or older…
Baseline inflammation patterns in severe asthma patients receiving biologic therapy
Severe asthma patients with neutrophilic patterns had lower lung function and more sleep apnea
This retrospective observational cohort study analyzed 103 patients with severe asthma treated with biologic agents.
Severe asthma patients with neutrophilic patterns had lower lung function and more sleep apnea than those with other inflammation types.
Regional anesthesia with propofol sedation versus general anesthesia in unilateral total knee arthroplasty patients
Numb Legs, Faster Walks: New Knee Surgery Data
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 250 patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty to compare regional anesthesia with mon…
New knee surgery data shows regional anesthesia leads to faster walking and fewer readmissions without increasing dangerous blood clot risk.
Daily Vitamin D increased HDAC2 and 25(OH)D levels in stable COPD patients without improving pulmonary function
Vitamin D supplement increased a protein marker in five COPD patients
This experimental study evaluated the effect of daily 5000 IU Vitamin D in five stable COPD patients over three months.
Daily Vitamin D supplements raised a protein marker in five COPD patients, but the study found no significant improvement in lung function a…
Low-dose theophylline shows modest FEV improvement but no exacerbation reduction in mild to moderate COPD
Can a low-dose pill help people with mild COPD breathe easier?
A 12-month randomized trial in 734 Chinese patients with mild to moderate COPD found oral low-dose theophylline (100 mg twice daily) produce…
A low-dose theophylline pill helped mild COPD patients exhale slightly better but did not reduce dangerous flare-ups during a year-long stud…