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Interferon Nasal Spray Shows Protective Effect Against COVID-19

Daily prophylaxis with interferon-alpha (IFN-α) nasal spray significantly reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection in adult patients with cancer, according to findings from a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Remote Care Halves COPD Burden and Sharpens Inhaler Technique

Telemedicine follow-up significantly improved quality of life and inhaler use techniques among patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a randomized controlled trial.

ChatGPT Outperforms Google in SLE Biologic Therapy Guidance

ChatGPT demonstrates higher accuracy and completeness than Google Web Search when providing information about biologic therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a new comparative study.

Chronic Bronchitis Significantly Associated With Psoriasis

Adults with psoriasis may be more likely to also have chronic bronchitis, according to new U.S. population-based findings.

Closing COVID-19 Protection Gaps

This infographic reviews the persistent burden of COVID-19 in vulnerable populations and the clinical rationale for early post-exposure…

Obesity-Restricted Benefits of GLP-1 Therapy in Lung Cancer

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used for diabetes and weight reduction, may offer significant benefits in improving outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new clinical and preclinical evidence.

GLP-1 Agonists Show Motor Benefits in Parkinson’s

Emerging evidence suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely used for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), may offer therapeutic benefits in Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Legionnaires’ Pneumonia Prognosis Better in ICU

Severe Legionnaires’ disease requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission shows improved survival compared to earlier reports, according to a multicenter retrospective cohort study of French patients.

ILD Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Mortality

Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is increasingly recognized as a major factor influencing long-term outcomes in affected patients, with new data showing that disease progression and specific lung patterns significantly impact mortality.

Pre-Illness COVID Symptoms Predict Long COVID Risk

New evidence suggests that individuals with poorer pre-infection mental health and a higher burden of prior symptoms face a greater risk of developing long COVID, according to findings from a large national cohort study.