Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with an increase in stroke-related mortality in older individuals, according to study results presented at the Internati ...

People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main causes of this are cardiovascular and ...

A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care.

Patients with pulmonary adenocarcinoma consulted the neurology department due to multiple initial symptoms of cerebral ischaemia. Examination of each patient revealed pulmonary embolism, the ...

Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, and leads to increased ...

Obesity research has become increasingly relevant as global rates of overweight and obesity continue to rise, affecting all age groups and communities.

Addressing modifiable household exposures may help improve outcomes for adults with asthma, according to a recent study.

Among treatment-naïve adults with obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, a combination of acetazolamide and atomoxetine taken for 2 weeks improved hypoventilation and sleep-related breathing, according to ...

Vitality Medical reports that a state analysis shows respiratory care demand varies widely, with the South having high burden but low purchasing.

Pulse oximetry guides the management of respiratory conditions through non-invasively monitoring arterial oxygen saturation. Unstable haemoglobin variants may produce inaccurate readings. We describe ...

As Health Awareness Week brings focus to preventive care and chronic condition management, VARON is highlighting ...

Late-breaking KEYNOTE-B15 data show KEYTRUDA ® (pembrolizumab) plus Padcev ® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) significantly improved event-free survival, overall survival and pathologic complete response ...