Severe Eosinophilic Phenotype Asthma in Children and Mepolizumab Treatment
Investigators conducted a long-term efficacy study of treatment with mepolizumab in children with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype.
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Clinical Relevance of Rhinitis Classification in Children With Asthma
Approximately 88% of children with asthma have comorbid rhinitis, and seasonal exacerbation of allergic rhinitis.
Prehospital Vulnerability Associated With 1-Year Mortality in ARDS
Prehospital vulnerability was associated with higher 1-year mortality but not with acute respiratory distress syndrome or short-term mortality.
Asthma in Patients Hospitalized for Influenza
English researchers found that compared with those without asthma, patients with asthma were significantly more likely to be women, had a shorter length of hospitalization, and were less likely to need intubation during peak severity.
Cerebral Embolism With Ischemic Penumbra and Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption
In patients with ischemic penumbra and blood-brain barrier disruption, hyperoxygenation therapy may mitigate ischemia and remove air.
A Closer Look at Targeted Biologic Therapies for Youth With Severe Asthma
In recent years, targeted biologic therapies for asthma have been found to serve as effective add-ons to corticosteroids, reducing the burden on youth with severe asthma.
Race Reporting and Representation Remain Disparate in Pivotal Cancer Trials
Researchers evaluated the frequency of race reporting and race representation in pivotal drug trials that are used to establish standards of care in oncology treatment.
Bullying During Medical Residency May Cause Depression, Burnout
Researchers evaluated survey results to determine the prevalence and impact of perceived bullying during residency.
Single Dose of Fluticasone Furoate Confers Bronchoprotection in Mild Asthma
In patients with mild asthma, once-daily fluticasone furoate significantly improved bronchoprotection after a single dose during the course of a week.
New Pulmonary Hypertension Definition Clarifies Mortality Risk After Heart Transplant
The new definition of pulmonary hypertension has demonstrated validity in a study recently published in CHEST, which showed an association between elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and increased risk for mortality within 30 days of heart transplant. This risk can be sustained even with lower pulmonary arterial pressures. This retrospective study included 32,465 adult participants…
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