COPD bronchodilator reversibility clue to reduced exercise capacity
Research shows that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a positive bronchodilator response test have decreased exercise capacity compared with other patients. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 13, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Biomarker combo predicts COPD exacerbations
Researchers have found that inflammatory biomarkers can predict acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, even in patients who have mild disease or have never had an exacerbation before. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 12, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Smoking exacerbates psychologic impact on COPD mortality
Mortality is increased in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who have depression or anxiety, but only if they are a smoker or have previously smoked, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Insulin resistance linked to asthma in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women with asthma have significantly higher rates of insulin resistance than those without the condition, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 10, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Age, node status predict lung cancer surgery survival
Age and node status are the strongest prognostic factors for patients considering T4 lung cancer resection, results from the Japanese Lung Cancer Registry show. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 7, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Primary care could enhance COPD rehabilitation access
Pulmonary rehabilitation can be effectively delivered in primary care to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say the authors of one of the largest studies to date of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 7, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Silenced miR points to poor SCLC prognosis
Chinese scientists have identified a molecular marker that significantly predicts the survival of patients with small-cell lung cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 7, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Diuretic treatment linked to COPD steroid efficacy
Research shows that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease benefit the most from the addition of an inhaled corticosteroid to their bronchodilator therapy if they are receiving diuretics or show significant bronchodilator reversibility. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 6, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Whole body vibration boosts functional capacity in COPD
Researchers have found that whole body vibration training can significantly improve results of the 6-minute walking test in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 5, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Deprivation linked to childhood asthma hospitalization
Swedish data show that children living in deprived areas have a significantly higher risk for hospitalization for asthma than do children from wealthier neighborhoods. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Nicotine-induced changes alter EGFR-TKI efficacy
Japanese scientists have uncovered a mechanism by which smoking reduces the efficacy of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy in patients with lung cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
HER2 screening recommended for lung adenocarcinoma patients
Researchers highlight the importance of testing for HER2 mutations in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer, adding to evidence that supports the use of HER2-targeted drugs in this population. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Current tests inadequate to diagnose pediatric M. pneumoniae
A study of children shows that Mycoplasma pneumoniae is commonly carried in the respiratory tract without causing symptoms. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 3, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Pediatric BDR cutoff shunned
Researchers say that the definition of a significant bronchodilator response as a change in forced expiratory volume in 1 second of at least 12% is inappropriate for use in children. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 3, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
