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In patients with pulmonary hypertension, measures of pulmonary artery stiffness and RV function may be significant predictors of mortality.

Among patients with acute PE, those who undergo catheter-directed thrombolysis plus anticoagulation therapy show better outcomes.

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) has released a clinical practice guideline on tobacco treatment in the inpatient setting.

Compared with a nonrobotic platform, robotic bronchoscopy was associated with increased diagnostic yield and accuracy for pulmonary lesions.

A mold intervention program introduced in NYC public housing developments was associated with reduced ED visits for residents with asthma.

Emphysema among individuals with a history of smoking via routine chest CT is associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality risk.

For pregnant women with asthma during their first trimester, continued ICS use was not associated with increased risk for adverse outcomes.

Racial/ethnic disparities and worse socioeconomic conditions are associated with a reduced likelihood of FA resolution in children.

Patients with respiratory viral infections and high CCL5 levels demonstrate improved survival and reduced risk for severe disease progression.

High-risk NEWS2 scores effectively identify patients with suspected sepsis who require urgent antibiotics to prevent in-hospital mortality.

Quantitative expiratory CT measures outperformed inspiratory CT measures in identifying chronic airflow limitation, an indication of COPD.

Patients with COPD who experience at least 1 moderate exacerbation may be at increased risk of all-cause mortality.

Active post-treatment imaging surveillance was significantly associated with decreased mortality risk among patients with NSCLC.

Researchers developed sex-specific models using CT imaging and compared their efficacy in predicting the incidence and prevalence of COPD.

Patients with asthma who had improved peripheral airway reactance following biologics showed increased likelihood of clinical remission.

Compared with other biologic therapies, dupilumab did not significantly increase risk for lymphoma among adults with severe asthma.

Researchers conducted a cohort study to compare lung cancer risk among patients with COPD and T2DM using SGLT2 inhibitors vs sulfonylureas.

Global access to genetic screening and multidisciplinary teams for familial ILD varies significantly by region and institution.

Dupilumab, tezepelumab, and stapokibart may offer greater clinical benefits than other biologics for patients with severe CRSwNP.

African ancestry in Black children was significantly associated with higher risk for asthma, allergen-specific IgE sensitization, and reduced lung function.

An ACCP panel developed evidence-based recommendations for treating and managing bronchiectasis in adults.

In traditional and expanded diagnostic criteria, obesity was independently associated with increased incidence of sepsis-associated ARDS.

Therapeutic hypothermia may improve clinical outcomes following cardiac arrest, including metabolic demand, oxygen consumption, and survival.

Patients with COPD and PRISm had lower pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength scores when compared with healthy control individuals.

Among older patients with HF, respiratory muscle strength was linked with exercise tolerance, regardless of lower-extremity function decline.

Among European patients with severe asthma, significant clinical heterogeneity and substantial disease burden exist despite advanced therapy.

Standardized imaging and histologic criteria can identify pulmonary fibrosis in children with ILD and guide treatment recommendations.

In children and adolescents with signs of pulmonary embolism, PERC-Peds may safely rule out a diagnosis without testing or imaging.

Early tracheostomy may reduce in-hospital mortality among high-risk patients with sepsis requiring mechanical ventilation.

Patients screened for lung cancer who reported baseline symptoms were more likely than asymptomatic patients to be diagnosed with lung cancer within 1 year.

Study findings suggest lung aeration and gas exchange evolution is similar in SGA and AGA infants with moderate to severe BPD.

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with standard fluoroscopy does not significantly reduce operator radiation exposure compared with conventional methods.

There were no significant differences in lung cancer risk and mortality when comparing screening-negative patients and low-risk patients.

Wearable-derived activity metrics can help clinicians assess functional recovery in patients with malignant pleural effusion after pleural procedures.

CPFE is associated with worse lung function trajectories and transplant-free survival among patients with IPF and non-IPF fibrotic ILD.

Among patients with fibrotic ILD, MLN measures are associated with fibrosis progression, adverse outcomes, and lower transplant-free survival.

Among lung transplant recipients, CLAD development is associated with qualitative and quantitative changes in the airway lipidome.

In NSCLC, surgical resection after induction immunochemotherapy was associated with improved survival compared with definitive radiotherapy.

Pulmonologists are open to periodontal–pulmonary interdisciplinary training, but formal education in this area is critically lacking.

Treatment responses in EoE were not significantly different with concurrent use of inhaled corticosteroids or by allergic rhinitis status.

Researchers evaluated the night-to-night variability of polysomnography-derived metrics in adults with or at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea.

Patients with COPD living in rural communities experienced improvements after a 12-week home-based online rehabilitation program.

Remibrutinib may improve QOL, sleep scores, and symptom and disease control in adults with CSU.

Higher BMI is associated with higher optimal PEEP values in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and obesity.

Structured transitional care after hospital discharge improved clinical outcomes for patients with COPD when compared with usual care.

Positive HIV status is independently associated with higher prevalence of PRISm and RSP.

Closed community settings that include children are associated with a high risk for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) transmission.

Unassisted breathing in patients with tracheostomy was linked to decreased weaning duration and increased liberation from MV on hospital discharge.

Although the Lung Rescue Team at Massachusetts General Hospital provides important clinical value for ICU patients with ARF, it is underutilized.