Respiratory

In a recent study, researchers found that interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs), early indicators of interstitial lung disease, were present in 1.7% of routine abdominal and thoracoabdominal CT scans from unselected patients.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant health concern for adults, contributing to thousands of hospitalizations annually.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is reporting a dramatic increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases, underscoring the importance of vaccination, particularly for young children and infants.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has caused severe illness in adults, especially among those aged 75 and older, but the burden of RSV-associated hospitalizations before vaccines were introduced is unclear.

Metformin, commonly prescribed for diabetes, may reduce the risks of exacerbation and hospitalization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A newly published study recommends annual DXA screenings for patients in the first 2 years after lung transplants to monitor bone mineral density (BMD) changes.

Children with asthma, particularly those with an early onset, may experience slower memory development and face challenges in cognitive functions.

Researchers have developed a precision phenotyping algorithm that significantly advances the identification of long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), in patient records.