Respiratory

A Parkinson’s disease medication has demonstrated potent activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis through a novel host-directed mechanism, offering a potential new avenue for combating the disease and addressing antimicrobial resistance.

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy may significantly reduce the need for intubation in critically ill patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PjP), according to a new multicenter retrospective analysis.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is independently associated with a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to new findings from a large population-based cohort study that controlled for genetic factors.

Only one in four patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) maintain full clinical control more than 5 years after endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES), according to new long-term follow-up data using the updated European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EPOS) criteria.

Lung transplantation can be safely performed in men with newly diagnosed, localized high-risk prostate cancer prior to definitive cancer treatment, according to a new case review.

State-level restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes, implemented across several U.S. states, appear to have led to a decrease in e-cigarette use among young adults and older adults.

A novel, simplified loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for pneumonia pathogen detection has demonstrated significant potential for point-of-care applications in low-resource settings.

Slow-paced breathing (SB) significantly reduces state anxiety while enhancing brain activity, specifically in the midfrontal region, according to the results of a new study.