Respiratory

A high blood NMLR is linked to increased 5-year mortality in COPD patients, highlighting its role as a key prognostic tool.

Home high-flow therapy improves recovery for COPD patients after severe exacerbations, showing potential for better symptom control and reduced readmissions.

A recent outbreak in India identified new hMPV strains, A2.2.1 and A2.2.2, highlighting the evolving threat of paediatric respiratory infections.

Combined valve implantation in the right upper and middle lobes shows promise for severe emphysema, with significant benefits for heterogeneous cases.

1 in 28 people globally will develop lung cancer, with men and wealthy nations at greatest risk, highlighting urgent healthcare disparities.

Changes in muscle-to-fat ratio affect lung function and airflow obstruction, highlighting the importance of body composition in respiratory health.

Rising blood eosinophil counts and high sputum IL-8 levels predict accelerated lung function decline in asthma, highlighting key biomarkers for monitoring.

LCI detects lung function improvements in cystic fibrosis patients on ETI therapy, even when FEV1 changes are minimal, highlighting its clinical value.