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Pregnancy Flu Shots Reduces Infant Influenza Risk by 44%

July 2025

Influenza vaccination during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of influenza in infants during their first six months of life, with the strongest protection observed when vaccination occurs in the second or third trimester, according to a large cohort study.

School-Based Rebound Therapy for Improved Chest Health in Children

A recent study explores the potential of school-based rebound therapy to improve chest health, motor function, and quality of life in children with neurodisability and respiratory issues.

PAP Therapy Lowers Death Risk in Sleep Apnea

A systematic review and meta-analysis has confirmed that positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy significantly reduces the risk of both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Fungal Infection After TB Treatment Commonly Seen

A new systematic review highlights a significant but often overlooked complication in tuberculosis (TB) survivors—chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), a progressive fungal disease that can severely impact respiratory health.

Do Patients Regret Lung Cancer Screening Decisions?

Shared decision-making is widely recommended to improve patient-reported outcomes for those considering lung cancer screening (LCS), yet new research suggests communication may not significantly impact feelings of regret or distress.

Brain Stimulation and Exercise Cut Smoking Cravings

A new randomized controlled trial has found that combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with aerobic exercise (AE) significantly reduces cigarette cravings and consumption in chronic smokers.

Twice-Yearly Biologic Shows Long-Term Safety in Asthma

A 12-month interim analysis of the AGILE Phase III open-label extension study confirms that twice-yearly depemokimab, an ultra-long-acting anti-IL-5 biologic, maintains a favorable safety and efficacy profile in patients with type 2 asthma.

Pediatric OSA: How Predictive is CPAP Pressure?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a cornerstone in managing severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.

New Discovery Reshapes Alveolar Formation Understanding

For decades, researchers believed that alveoli, the tiny air sacs responsible for gas exchange, formed by airspace subdivision via ingrowing septa.

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