Pulmonology

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mRESVIA is Moderna's second mRNA-based vaccine and will be shipped in prefilled syringes, a desirable feature that could save clinical time, prevent errors.

The dual interleukin-4, 13 inhibitor reduced COPD exacerbation rates by as much as 34% for individuals with COPD with type 2 inflammation, Bhatt explains.

FDA has no concerns about the "approvability" of dupilumab for the new indication but needs additional time to review phase 3 data it requested early in May.

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Pulmonology experts agreed that adopting race-neutral diagnostic and research practices could help mitigate a range of inequities faced by minority populations.

Adults with undiagnosed asthma or COPD who were randomly detected and assigned to specialist or usual care all had improved outcomes at 1 year, Canadian authors reported.

Dupilumab reduced COPD exacerbations by 34% in adults with uncontrolled symptoms and evidence of T2 inflammation, and significantly improved lung function.

Dave Singh, MD, lead investigator for the phase 2a COURSE trial of tezepelumab in moderate to very severe COPD, highlights the drug's promise in vulnerable groups.

ATS: The biologic shows promise in a range of people with COPD, particularly those with BEC levels of 150 cells/μL and greater, according to findings released at the 2024 ATS meeting.

The triple therapy cut risk of a first cardiopulmonary event by 20% vs dual therapy in addition to significantly reducing COPD exacerbations, PI Singh told Patient Care.

While Moderna expects mRNA-1345 to be approved later this month, the company cites FDA administrative constraints as reason for delay.

A new analysis found triple therapy for COPD, particularly B/G/F, more cost-effective vs dual therapy in terms of exacerbations and quality-adjusted life years.

The company will present new data on effects of tezepelumab in COPD and of inhaled triple therapy Breztri on cardiopulmonary outcomes in COPD.

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Nearly 20% of an older cohort with COPD reported anxiety that was subsequently associated with more severe symptoms and acute exacerbations.

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Among persons with COPD whose BMI decreased over a 4-year follow-up, mortality risk rose 70% compared with those whose BMI remained the same, researchers reported.

Tezepelumab, a TSLP inhibitor, reduced COPD exacerbations in individuals with moderate/very severe COPD, regardless of baseline BEC and inflammatory drivers, Amgen said.

Nearly one-quarter of hospitalized adults aged 50 years and older with RSV experienced an acute cardiac event, according to results of a new study.

Results of a recent study support the importance of lifestyle interventions to reduce the burden of breathlessness in middle-aged adults.

The additional indication for benralizumab was supported by data from the phase 3 TATE trial.

Pfizer plans to submit the phase 3 MONeT data to regulatory bodies in support of an expanded label for Abrysvo to include adults aged 18 to 59, the company said.

More than 1 in 10 older adults were misdiagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia and nearly all were treated with a full course of antibiotics, a new study found.