Can Galectin-3 be a reliable predictive biomarker for post-COVID syndrome development?
Reliable biomarkers able to predict post-COVID syndrome development are still lacking. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between Galectin-3 blood concentrations and the development of post-COVID syndrome. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Andrea Portacci, Monica Amendolara, Vitaliano Nicola Quaranta, Ilaria Iorillo, Enrico Buonamico, Fabrizio Diaferia, Sara Quaranta, Cristian Locorotondo, Annalisa Schirinzi, Esterina Boniello, Silvano Dragonieri, Giovanna Elisiana Carpagnano Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Beyond Symptoms: Radiologic identification of asymptomatic Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary infections
Although international nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) guidelines highlight symptom presence at diagnosis, the clinical characteristics of asymptomatic Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary infection (MAC-PI) patients remain understudied. We clarified the clinical characteristics and course of asymptomatic MAC-PI patients. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 9, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Keiji Fujiwara, Fumiya Watanabe, Fumiko Uesugi, Koji Furuuchi, Masashi Ito, Tatsuya Kodama, Yoshiaki Tanaka, Takashi Yoshiyama, Satoshi Mitarai, Atsuyuki Kurashima, Ken Ohta, Kozo Morimoto Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Frequency and economic burden of exacerbations in inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta-agonist-treated patients with asthma: a retrospective US claims study
This study assessed the frequency and economic burden of moderate exacerbations in patients receiving ICS/LABA. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 7, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mei Sheng Duh, Melissa H. Roberts, Kieran J. Rothnie, Wendy Y. Cheng, Philippe Thompson-Leduc, Shiyuan Zhang, Alexandrosz Czira, David Slade, Alexandra Greatsinger, Adina Zhang, Douglas Mapel Source Type: research
Development and validation of a claims-based algorithm to identify moderate exacerbations in patients with asthma treated in the US
Definitions of moderate asthma exacerbation have been inconsistent, making their economic burden difficult to assess. An algorithm to accurately identify moderate exacerbations from claims data is needed. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 7, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Melissa H. Roberts, Mei Sheng Duh, Kieran J. Rothnie, Shiyuan Zhang, Alexandrosz Czira, David Slade, Wendy Y. Cheng, Philippe Thompson-Leduc, Alexandra Greatsinger, Adina Zhang, Douglas Mapel Source Type: research
The discrepancy in bronchodilator response between ATS/ERS 2021 and 1991 criteria
We read with great interest the article from Chaiwong et al. [1] published in the journal in which they compared ATS/ERS 1991 bronchodilation (BD) criteria defined as an absolute change of ≥12% and ≥200 ml in forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) [2] with the new one, proposed in 2021 consisted on a relative percentual change of>10% in FEV1 or forced vital capacity (FVC) from the individual's predicted value measurement [3]. In their study, a total of 500 patients were evaluated, of whom more than half had a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis and about the other half had an asthma diag...
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Diana Betancor, Blanca Barroso, Marcela Valverde-Monge, Alicia Gomez-Lopez, Joaquin Sastre, CIBERES ASTHMA GROUP-MEGA STUDY Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Determining if the prognostic nutritional index can predict outcomes in community acquired bacterial pneumonia
Prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is an independent risk factor for mortality in community acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and is more predictive than the Neutrophil- Lymphocyte Ratio. PNI could be included as a prognostic indicator for the routine assessment of CABP. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lisa De Rose, John Sorge, Brianna Blackwell, Mark Benjamin, Ayman Mohamed, Theodoor Roverts, Susan Szpunar, Louis D. Saravolatz Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Organ involvement in newly diagnosed sarcoidosis patients in the Netherlands: The first large European multicentre prospective study
Clinical presentation and prevalence of organ involvement is highly variable in sarcoidosis and depends on ethnic, genetic and geographical factors. These data are not extensively studied in a Dutch population. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Julie Van Woensel, Bart Koopman, Mart Schiefer, Coen van Kan, Marlou Janssen, Sofia Ramiro, C ésar Magro-Checa, Robert BM. Landewé, Martijn D. de Kruif, Paul Bresser, Rémy LM. Mostard Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Association of inadequate social support and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – A cross-sectional study
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), loneliness and social isolation are associated with increased morbidity and decreased mobility, self-reliance, and health-related quality of life. Social support has been shown to improve these outcomes. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Anna L. Stoustrup, Daisy J.A. Janssen, Nienke Nakken, Emiel F.M. Wouters, Alda Marques, Ulla M øller Weinreich, Martijn A. Spruit Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Benralizumab efficacy and safety in severe asthma: A randomized trial in Asia
Benralizumab is indicated as add-on therapy in patients with uncontrolled, severe eosinophilic asthma; it has not yet been evaluated in a large Asian population with asthma in a clinical trial. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kefang Lai, Dejun Sun, Ranran Dai, Ronnie Samoro, Hae-Sim Park, Annika Åstrand, David Cohen, Maria Jison, Vivian H. Shih, Viktoria Werkström, Yuhui Yao, Yajuan Zhang, Wenying Zheng, Nanshan Zhong, the MIRACLE Study Investigators, Principle investigators Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Swedish translation and psychometric testing of the self-conscious emotions in COPD questionnaire
Assessment of self-conscious emotions is important to develop tailored interventions for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Previous instruments have largely been developed for mental health populations. The Self-Conscious Emotions in COPD Questionnaire was the first instrument to assess self-conscious emotions in people with COPD, but it was only available in English.The aim was to translate the Self-Conscious Emotions in COPD Questionnaire into Swedish and to evaluate its psychometric properties and internal structure in a Swedish context. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sara Lundell, Ulf Isaksson, Anna-Britt Coe, Samantha L. Harrison, Senada Hajdarevic Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A network meta-analysis of the association between patient traits and response to regular dosing with ICS plus short-acting β2-agonist reliever or ICS/formoterol reliever only in mild asthma
Mild asthma treatment recommendations include intermittent inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/formoterol dosing or regular ICS dosing with short-acting β2-agonist reliever. Due to the heterogeneity of asthma, identification of traits associated with improved outcomes to specific treatments would be clinically beneficial. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - March 30, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Arzu Yorganc ıoğlu, Alvaro A. Cruz, Gabriel Garcia, Kim L. Lavoie, Nicolas Roche, Manish Verma, Anurita Majumdar, Swarnendu Chatterjee Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
A comprehensive evaluation of online inhaler use techniques for obstructive airway disease
This study assesses the content and quality of online resources describing inhaler techniques. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - March 26, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Brandon Luu, Anu Chinnadurai, Omer Choudhary, Nikki Breede, Lee Fidler, Clodagh Ryan, Hashim Khan, Ambrose Lau, Alina Blazer, Kirsten Wentlandt, Dmitry Rozenberg Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Latent class analysis of chest CT abnormalities to define subphenotypes in patients with MPO-ANCA-positive microscopic polyangiitis
This study aimed to identify subphenotypes using latent class analysis (LCA) and to explore the relationship between the subphenotypes and clinical patterns, as well as compare the clinical characteristics of these subphenotypes in patients with MPO-ANCA-positive MPA (MPO-MPA). (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - March 26, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yu Gu, Ting Zhang, Min Peng, Yang Han, Weihong Zhang, Juhong Shi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Comparison of organ involvement clusters in Black and White American sarcoidosis patients from a prospectively collected patient registry
Due to the heterogeneity of sarcoidosis, there is a need to define clinical phenotypes to allow for tailoring of clinical care and identification of more homogenous populations to facilitate research. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - March 24, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Logan J. Harper, Anoosha Tauquir, Shuaiqi Huang, Xiaofeng Wang, Jonas C. Schupp, Robert Baughman, Daniel A. Culver Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
