Diffuse Lung Disease
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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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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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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.
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Bridging the gap: Mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation for PAH
Review the need for ECLS, MCS, and ECMO in patients with PAH who are undergoing lung transplantation.
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New statement proposes updated ILD classification, introduces new terminology
A new consensus statement from the American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Journal introduces ILD terminology such as bronchiolocentric interstitial pneumonia and alveolar macrophage pneumonia.
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Progress and priorities in lung transplantation
Future priorities in lung transplantation will be focused on improved donor organ utilization, equitable access, and reduced impact of chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
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Phase 3 IMPALA-2 clinical trial shows inhaled molgramostim promising for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
An ongoing 96-week, open-label period of the trial is designed to shed light on the drug’s long-term safety and efficacy.
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Early data suggest air pollution may initiate lung cancer
Researcher Peiyao Wang said early results show that fine particulate matter is causing permanent DNA damage, which could have implications for lung cancer screening.
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Imaging panel discusses pace, direction of practical AI applications
Amit Gupta, MD, MRMD, CIIP, spoke about the growing application of AI imagery in early-stage lung cancer detection.
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Study explores geographic disparities in tobacco dependence treatment among veterans with COPD
Study author Arianne K. Baldomero, MD, said that reducing geographic barriers will require multidisciplinary approaches and innovative, equitable health care solutions.
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Closing the gap in pulmonary rehabilitation
If pulmonary rehabilitation in the United States is going to meet the scale of need in coming years, it must grow consistently, equitably, and sustainably.
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Panelists address local approaches for clean air and climate action
Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, MS, presented on the health effects and mitigation of pollutant exposures at or near schools.
