Respiratory

A UK registry study shows asthma biologics improve outcomes across BMI groups, but obese patients remain more likely to have uncontrolled disease.

A large pooled analysis shows that kidney problems are common in PAH and CTEPH, worsen survival, and see only minor improvement with current pulmonary hypertension therapies.

Meta-analysis confirms low income is linked to increased asthma exacerbations, especially in children, highlighting income inequality as a key risk factor.

A global trial finds a shorter all-oral regimen for pre-XDR tuberculosis fails to match the efficacy of standard care, with poorer results in those with extensive disease.

A new Europe-wide analysis reveals that RSV hospitalisations in older adults are far more common than previously reported, highlighting the importance of updated data in vaccine policy planning.

A new AI model shows promise in predicting survival in patients with fibrotic lung disease, offering more precise prognosis than standard tests and imaging methods.

Real-world study finds benralizumab leads to long-term clinical remission in up to 39% of patients with severe eosinophilic asthma.

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide is linked to increased dementia risk, according to a major new meta-analysis involving over 24 million people.