Respiratory

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may significantly reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a large U.S.-based study.

Five distinct long-term exposure profiles for the use of disinfectants and cleaning products (DCPs) and their potential association with asthma has been identified in new research.

The Los Angeles County wildfires in January 2025 had a notable impact on healthcare utilization, with emergency department (ED) visits decreasing by 9% while wildfire-associated visits spiked eightfold.

AI is playing an increasingly vital role in the dissemination of medical guidelines, especially in critical areas such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The association between invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients, with a notable impact on those diagnosed with COVID-19, has been investigated in a recent multicenter study.

Pain in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) has long been underrecognized, and a new study reveals troubling insights into its prevalence and management.

Kansas is grappling with a significant tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, reporting 67 active cases, 60 in Wyandotte County and seven in Johnson County, and 79 confirmed latent TB infections, predominantly in Wyandotte County.

Financial barriers to asthma medications continue to compromise patient outcomes, increasing the risk of asthma attacks and emergency room visits, according to a recent analysis spanning 2011 to 2022.