Proximity-Based Lung Allocation Policy May Worsen Geographic Disparities
A new study suggests that increasing donor-candidate proximity in lung allocation could reduce donor availability and disadvantage harder-to-match.
Unhealthy Diet Linked to T17-High Asthma in Puerto Rican Youth
A study in Puerto Rican children and adolescents found an unhealthy dietary pattern increases the odds of T17-high asthma.
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Linked to Lower NSCLC Treatment Rates
A Japanese cohort study reveals patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders receive less surgery and systemic therapy for non-small cell lung…
Expert Consensus Guides 1.1 mm Cryoprobe Use in Non-ILD Transbronchial Biopsy
An international Delphi panel established 31 consensus statements for transbronchial cryobiopsy in non-interstitial lung disease.
Subsolid Lung Nodules Show High 5-Year Survival, Low Nodule-Related Mortality
A large cohort study clarifies the natural history and long-term outcomes of subsolid and ground-glass lung nodules.
Deep Learning Model Predicts Lung Cancer Risk from Single CT Scan in Asian Cohort
Sybil, an AI model, shows robust performance in predicting future lung cancer risk, including in never-smokers, using low-dose CT.
Exome Sequencing Identifies Genetic Links in Persistent Tachypnea of Infancy
Comprehensive genetic testing reveals that persistent tachypnea of infancy often associates with underlying neurodevelopmental conditions.
HFpEF Patients Exhibit Higher Respiratory Muscle Oxygen Cost During Submaximal Exercise
A study reveals that individuals with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction expend significantly more oxygen for breathing during exertion.
Most Chronic Cough Patients Do Not Achieve Patient-Defined Control Post-Treatment
A single-center observational study established patient-anchored criteria for cough control, finding only 26% of patients met them.
Anti-C5a Antibody STSA-1002 Shows Favorable Safety, Reduced Mortality in ARDS
A phase 1b/2 trial indicates STSA-1002 is well tolerated and associated with lower 28-day mortality in viral pneumonia-induced ARDS.
Dual PH Therapy Before BPA Reduces Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH
A Dutch registry study indicates that dual pulmonary hypertension-targeted medical therapy improves safety and efficacy of balloon pulmonary angioplas
Dual PH-Targeted Therapy Reduces BPA Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH
A Dutch registry study indicates that dual pulmonary hypertension-targeted medical pretreatment lowers periprocedural risks and enhances clinical bene