Findings: Don’t blame patients for all inhaler-use errors; singing may help improve breathing, QOL; Rx adherence does improve over time; plus 3 more outcomes of interest.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine mNEXSPIKE FDA-Approved Under New Eligibility Guidelines
Moderna's mRNA-1283 vaccine gains FDA approval for high-risk groups, following a significant shift in COVID-19 vaccination guidelines by federal health agencies.
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: An Expert Recap
William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians.
Sanofi, Regeneron's IL-33 mAb Misses Primary Endpoint in Late-Stage COPD Trial
Itepekimab performed well in the phase 3 AERIFY-1 trial but fell short of anticipated outcomes in AERIFY-2, prompting further analysis after the mixed results.
NAVIGATOR: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations by More than Half
In our latest podcast episode, Njira Lugogo, MD, discusses NAVIGATOR data she presented at ATS 2022 that showed clinical responses to treatment with tezepelumab.
Dupilumab for Severe COPD Shows Efficacy, Tolerability, Patient Satisfaction in New Real-World Study
Dupilumab significantly reduced COPD exacerbations and received high satisfaction ratings from patients with severe disease and Th2 inflammation.
Mepolizumab Approved as First Biologic to Treat COPD with Eosinophilic Phenotype
Mepolizumab, an IL-5 inhibitor targeting Th2 inflammation characterized by elevate serum eosinophil count, fills a treatment gap for ~70% of adults with uncontrolled COPD.