Pulmonology

The study looked at the impact over 3 years but found that most of the averted burden, including more than 8000 fewer deaths, occur in the first year after vaccination.

For the first time, 2 drugs recommended as first line treatment for PAH are combined in a single oral once-daily therapy, which could reduced burden of care.

Respiratory vaccine R & D at Moderna, Merck, and Pfizer is focused on mRNA technology, added protection for vulnerable populations, and combination shots.

The novel 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine remains on track for the FDA PDUFA date of June 17, 2024; Merck adds this new data to the body of positive evidence.

THARROS is the first phase 3 RCT to evaluate an inhaled triple combination therapy for reduction of adverse cardiopulmonary events in people with COPD, says AstraZeneca.

The monthly out of pocket cap applies to all BI inhalers and goes into effect on June 1, 2024.

The updated guidelines reflect the progress made in protecting against severe illness from COVID-19, said CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH.

The bivalent vaccine demonstrated "durable efficacy" of more than 80% over 2 RSV seasons, according to Pfizer's report of topline findings from the RENOIR trial.

COVID-19 hospitalizations have never fall below 6000/week, according to the ACIP; those aged 65+ have the highest inpatient rate, those aged 75+ have the highest mortality.

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Test your COPD IQ with these 8 questions on spirometry in COPD diagnosis, COPD exacerbations and treatment response, when to add ICS, and other topics for PCPs.

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New data presented at AAAAI 2024 sheds light on real-world patterns of biologic use in a diverse patient population with severe asthma.

A PDUFA date of June 27, 2024 has been set for approval of a 6th dupilimab indication - as add-on therapy for individuals with COPD and eosinophilic inflammation.

AAAAI 2024. Indoor mouse and cockroach, but not cat and dog, allergen exposure were associated with URI outcomes among children with asthma.

AAAAI 2024. Patients with asthma who received dupilumab plus medium-dose ICS had improved lung function and asthma control vs those who received placebo plus high-dose ICS.

Conversely, increases in physical activity of just 500 METs/mins/week reduced respiratory ED visits or hospitalizations by 10-14%, according to a Korean study.

Just when the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines were available in Sept 2023, a new variant emerged. Did the CDC get it right? What do you know about the monovalent VE?

Should you pregnant patient get the new RSV vaccine at the appropriate time during gestation or wait and have the baby receive Beyfortus after birth?

Get GOLD Report updates at-a-glance on initiating pharmacotherapy, avoiding exacerbations, treating dyspnea, how to approach using ICS, plus other topics.

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Approval of the application would extend the current Arexvy indication for prevention of RSV in adults aged 60 years and older; a June 2024 PDUFA date is set.

Influenza continues to rage in some parts of the US; try these 4 quick questions on vaccines you may or may not have on hand.

Updates in the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease report include using spirometry values in diagnosis and optimizing inhaled pharmacotherapy.

The combination SABA/ICS inhaler is the first of its kind and treats both acute bronchoconstriction and the inflammation that drives asthma and disease exacerbation.