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Higher BMI associated with favorable clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers found higher BMI was associated with favorable clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis, urging reconsideration of the currently recommended target BMI.
Boost in vigorous exercise fails to improve lung function in cystic fibrosis
Increased vigorous physical activity did not improve lung function for sedentary patients with cystic fibrosis, according to study findings published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Top news of December: New severe asthma therapy, long COVID, tech for smoking cessation
The Healio Editors compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in December.
Exercise ventilatory limitation may be present despite normal breathing reserve in CF
For individuals with mild to moderate-severe cystic fibrosis, relying solely on reduced breathing reserve may underestimate ventilatory limitation during exercise, according to new research published in Respiratory Medicine.
Rapid implementation of telemedicine intervention for cystic fibrosis shows success
Rapid implementation of a cystic fibrosis care model including telemedicine was successful for monitoring lung function and identifying exacerbations during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data published in Chest.
Lower airways distinct in cystic fibrosis, even in younger children
There are distinct differences in airway microbiota and inflammation in lower airway samples of patients with cystic fibrosis across a range of ages, researchers reported in PLOS ONE.
Top news of November: Long COVID symptoms, virtual reality training, FeNO guidance and more
The Healio Editors compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in November.
Cystic fibrosis therapies changing landscape of nutrition, cardiometabolic health
The use of triple therapy and other highly effective modulator therapies will likely change the landscape of nutrition and that of cardiometabolic parameters in patients with cystic fibrosis, a speaker said.
Telehealth-based aerobic exercise training program feasible for adults with cystic fibrosis
A telehealth-based aerobic exercise training program was feasible for adults with cystic fibrosis, researchers reported at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference.
Virtual oxygen assessment feasible, safe for adults with cystic fibrosis
Virtual oxygen assessments were a safe and feasible method for reviewing ambulatory oxygen requirements in adults with cystic fibrosis, according to results of a pilot study.
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