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Untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) raises the risk of late graft dysfunction after orthotropic heart transplant, reports a recent study.
New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01 - 15 June 2019 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), having poor sleep quality increases susceptibility to exacerbations, a study suggests.
Researchers have recently developed and validated the effectiveness of Cough Assessment Test (COAT), a simple questionnaire used to evaluate and monitor cough.
The reduced mortality/morbidity benefit previously demonstrated with selexipag in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may be more pronounced when treatment is initiated soon after diagnosis, according to results of a post hoc analysis of the GRIPHON* study presented as a poster at ATS 2019.
Exposure to inhalational hazards at the workplace is a substantial contributor to the adult burden of nonmalignant lung conditions, a recent study has found.
Waist circumference (WC) may have restrictive effects on baseline lung function, but it is increased BMI, rather than WC, that contributes to airway closure during bronchoconstriction, according to a study.
Special Reports
The prevalence of allergic diseases in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to rise over the next 20 years, driven by rapid economic development and urbanization. Allergic diseases have high socioeconomic impact by impairing productivity and quality of life, and the impact may be greater in Asia-Pacific than in Europe due to the presence and predominance of perennial allergens.
At a dinner symposium at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, Professor Dato’ Prepageran Narayanan presented the data concerning allergic rhinitis (AR) in Malaysia, and he discussed the role of intranasal corticosteroids (INCSs) in managing AR.
Hypertension guidelines differ in their recommendation to use beta-blockers as first-line agents. At a Menarini-sponsored symposium held during the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Congress 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan, Professor Giuseppe Mancia from the University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan, Italy and Professor Jong-Won Ha from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea discussed the rationale behind these recommendations, and reviewed the role of beta-blockers in hypertension management, particularly the role of vasodilatory beta-blocker nebivolol (Nebilet®, Menarini). Professor Lin Jiunn-Lee, APSC 2018 chairman and president of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology, chaired the symposium.
Airway diseases – such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnoea – have a significant impact on one’s health, quality of life and daily functioning. This article discusses how technological advancements in non-invasive ventilation and home sleep testing systems help to improve patient care and outcomes.
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During the recent 2017 Engelhard-Delfi Conference, organized by Delfi Marketing Sdn Bhd, three renowned speakers shared their insights into paediatric respiratory medicine.
Literature suggests that IPF is either the first or second most common interstitial lung disease (ILD) in pulmonology practice, with prevalence ranging from 17–86%. At the recent 3rd Respiratory Forum organized by Boehringer Ingelheim, Dr Felix Chua shared his insights into the importance of advancing the treatment paradigm of IPF, and the role of nintedanib (OFEV®) in its management.
Conference Reports
The reduced mortality/morbidity benefit previously demonstrated with selexipag in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may be more pronounced when treatment is initiated soon after diagnosis, according to results of a post hoc analysis of the GRIPHON* study presented as a poster at ATS 2019.
Diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains unclear in patients with subacute/chronic cough, especially those with low blood eosinophil counts ≤150/μl, but using the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) questionnaire may considerably help, suggests a study presented at the recent American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2019 International Conference held at Dallas, Texas in the US.
Treatment with dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 signalling, significantly reduces severe exacerbation rate and improves lung function in patients with late-onset asthma, according to results of a post hoc analysis of the Liberty Asthma Quest* trial presented at ATS 2019.
Slideshow: Highlights from the American Thoracic Society 2019 (ATS 2019) International Conference
Podcast: Professor Oliver Distler talks about the utility of nintedanib in ILD in the SENSCIS trial
Extended preloading of varenicline for 6 weeks before the target quit day (TQD) safely improves the efficacy of the prescription medication in facilitating smoking cessation at 12 weeks and at 6 months, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2019 International Conference, held at Dallas, Texas in the US.
Smokers tend to suffer from poor sleep health, reports a new study presented at the recently concluded 2019 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society (ATS 2019). Moreover, having poor sleep health may intensify existing deficits in lung health in these individuals.
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