Pulmonology News

Three bovine veterinary practitioners had evidence prior infection with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza despite having no apparent contact with infected cows, according to a study published in MMWR.

Patients with COPD had better inhaler adherence when invited to enroll in a program that lowers cost sharing for maintenance inhalers and offers medication management services, according to results published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

High muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness reduced mortality for people diagnosed with cancer, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Having a child with vs. without cystic fibrosis heightened the odds for job lock and curtailed employment among parents/caregivers, according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics.

A videoconference-based behavioral intervention program significantly improved sleep and quality-of-life among elementary school-aged pediatric cancer survivors, according to study results.

Concomitant use of statins improved survival among people with cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to results of a meta-analysis.

Among patients with COPD, those receiving 6-week nicotinamide riboside, “a B3-like vitamin,” had significantly decreased lung inflammation, according to results published in Nature Aging.

Researchers identified three new all-oral drug regimens that include at least one of two new drugs for treatment of rifampin-resistant tuberculosis, according to a study.

Pediatric patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea and a vitamin D deficiency faced more severe sleep apnea vs. those without this deficiency, according to results published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.