Emily Estrada

Researchers explored whether PAP termination in OSA was linked to an increased incidence of major adverse CV events compared with continuing PAP adherence.

The level of mental health support provided to patients with atopic dermatitis by their primary eczema provider was examined in a cross-sectional survey.

How do cognitive and physical limitations common in patients with chronic lung disease affect physical function, and what strategies can help these patients?

Researchers estimated the prevalence and cost of smoking in patients with chronic lower respiratory disease.

Researchers sought to assess the immunogenicity of enhanced influenza vaccines against mismatched influenza strains in older adults.

Researchers assessed patients with COPD living with loved ones to determine the patient’s perceived level of support for their illness.

Researchers compared male and female patients with AECOPD with respect to patient characteristics, treatments, and clinical outcomes.

In 2 MMWR reports, investigators provided interim estimates of 2023-2024 seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness for the US as a whole and for California.

Researchers assessed the effect of AtoOxy plus acetazolamide triple therapy vs AtoOxy alone in patients with moderate to severe OSA.

Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study to assess COPD exacerbations among patients who had an approved or off-label indication for gabapentinoids.

A phase 2 clinical trial assessed the in vivo antiviral activity of favipiravir in adults with early symptomatic COVID-19 who were previously healthy.

Researchers sought to obtain a better understanding of gaps in current testing practices for latent TB infections, which account for over 80% of TB cases in the US.

Researchers assessed the link between OSA and osteoporosis, comparing peripheral blood indices and HR-pQCT parameters in patients with and without OSA.

The antibiotic resistance of Haemophilus influenzae was assessed globally, based on geographic distribution, in a systemic review and meta-analysis.

A randomized controlled trial assessed sleep quality, depression/anxiety, and physical function in patients with advanced lung cancer who did aerobic exercise and tai chi.

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the accuracy of childhood TB diagnostic scoring systems and algorithms.

Researchers assessed the level of influenza vaccination coverage in health care personnel during 6 influenza seasons, from 2017 to 2018 through 2022 to 2023.

A report estimated health impacts tied to ambient air pollution concentrations that exceed the levels recommended by the American Thoracic Society.

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of citalopram or escitalopram for patients diagnosed with asthma and major depressive disorders based on data from 3 trials.

Researchers assessed pediatric influenza antiviral trends in the US, examining factors including the cost and usage variables.

Researchers compared the risk for exacerbations and mortality among patients with COPD receiving zolpidem vs other hypnotics for treating insomnia.

Researchers assessed the relationship of FEV1, FVC, and obstructive and restrictive spirometric pattern (OSP and RSP) with all-cause and cause-specific mortality.

Researchers assessed whether hypoxic burden level could predict whether a patient would receive cardiovascular benefit using CPAP to treat OSA.

Researchers assessed the value of rehabilitation interventions for improving exercise capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life in patients with post-COVID-19 condition.

A meta-analysis explored factors affecting the incidence and prevalence of sleep disorders in patients with asthma.

Researchers assessed whether thyroid function and lung cancer were causally related.

Researchers assessed whether arterial lactate upon hospital admission predicted negative outcomes in patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory failure.

Researchers assessed the efficacy of dupilumab in improving nocturnal symptoms and asthma control in patients with T2 asthma and high sleep disturbance.

Researchers explored factors and outcomes related to reintubation secondary to respiratory failure in patients with ARDS secondary to COVID-19.

Researchers assessed the independent association between health-related quality of life and OSA vs sleep quality in children with obesity.