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Adult bronchiectasis guidelines updated to reflect emerging evidence on disease identification and management
New bronchiectasis recommendations from the European Respiratory Society reflect a shift toward individualized, risk-based care, recognizing diverse inflammatory and microbiologic profiles. The guidelines emphasize early identification of high-risk patients, multidimensional assessment, and universal airway clearance training.
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Black lung disease mortality on the rise, recent analysis shows
CDC experts David N. Weissman, MD, FCCP, and Jacek Mazurek, MD, PhD, said that identifying dust exposure is key to improving outcomes for patients with coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.
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Artificial intelligence promises to reshape the business of health care
Artificial intelligence tools have shown they can improve efficiency; however, concerns arise when the line between administrative tasks and patient care blurs.
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Text-message program may aid smoking cessation in patients with TB
A recent trial highlights the impact of a mobile health-based initiative to aid in smoking cessation within TB treatment programs, said author Maham Zahid, PhD.
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AASM issues first guideline for inpatient management of OSA
Sleep specialist Dennis H. Auckley, MD, FCCP, said he hopes the recommendations move the field into the inpatient setting and help to identify those with undiagnosed sleep apnea.
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Data support use of nirsevimab prophylaxis to reduce RSV hospitalization risk for infants
Retrospective data show significantly fewer infants were hospitalized for RSV after nirsevimab became available. Among the RSV hospitalizations that occurred during that time period, 75% were in infants who had not received nirsevimab.
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While still elevated, early 2026 data show US influenza A cases stabilizing or decreasing
Infectious disease expert Frederick G. Hayden, MD, said timely use of antivirals for prophylaxis and treatment can minimize the impact of this flu season, which has seen a significant mismatch between vaccines and the circulating strain.
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From chalkboards to chatbots: The emerging landscape of AI in medical education
Professors Deepak R. Pradhan, MD, MHPE, FCCP, and Richard M. Schwartzstein, MD, FCCP, discuss the opportunities—and potential pitfalls—of the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence.
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GLP-1RAs may trigger chronic cough for some patients with diabetes
Surprisingly, the association between GLP-1 medications and chronic cough was stronger in patients without an existing diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Optimal synergy: Coupling smart wearable devices, sensors with AI algorithms
Coupling noninvasive wearable devices with AI-enabled data analytics helps to address two key challenges: health care access and improvement of patient-centric care.
