Respiratory

New Mendelian randomisation study confirms a causal link between gut microbiota and childhood asthma.

A phase 3 trial found that retifanlimab plus chemotherapy significantly improved survival in patients with metastatic NSCLC, with a safety profile consistent with other PD-1 inhibitors.

New ERS 2025 research links paternal smoking in puberty with accelerated biological ageing in offspring, reinforcing evidence of intergenerational tobacco harms.

A multicentre study presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that remote monitoring reduced hospital visits and improved asthma control in children, strengthening the case for digital health in routine asthma care.

New research shows that paternal smoke exposure before puberty is associated with reduced lung function trajectories in offspring, increasing long-term respiratory risk.

A UK Biobank analysis presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that higher fruit intake reduced the negative effects of fine particulate air pollution on lung function, particularly in women.

The CHILD study analysis found that early exposure to higher levels of dog allergen reduced asthma risk and improved lung function at age 5, with effects modified by genetic background.

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT achieved far higher diagnostic yields than conventional bronchoscopy, particularly for small and ground-glass lesions, offering a powerful new tool for early lung cancer diagnosis.