Julia Bonavitacola

Recent clinical trials have excluded older patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) from participating; however, patients aged 65 years and older are more likely to respond to topical corticosteroids than their younger counterparts.

A retrospective study found that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was associated with postoperative pulmonary complications and longer length of stay (LOS) following lung cancer resection.

A recent study found a correlation in patients with an IgE-mediated food allergy (IgE-FA) reporting symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), leading researchers to conclude screening for EoE may be beneficial.

A recent study found that nocturnal nasal congestion in patients with hypertension and comorbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP).

A recent study found that retinal age gap, defined as chronological age subtracted from retinal age, is a potential indicator of Parkinson disease development.

A small study conducted in Melbourne, Australia, found that older age and being from a culturally and linguistically diverse community were associated with less awareness of pulmonary rehabilitation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A recent review highlighted the benefits of conducting further research on surgical disease modification to slow the progression of Parkinson disease.

According to a recent study, patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have greater risks of both subsequent exacerbations and mortality.

A study conducted in China found that infants whose mother has depression, anxiety, or a sleep disorder are more likely to have sleep disorders themselves.

A 6-month chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care management collaborative helped reduce COPD-related revisits and save hospitals money.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of health care workers as well as the general population, creating a significant impact on sleep quality.

A recent study found that men and patients with disciform scars on their eyes have a greater risk of developing submacular hemorrhage (SMH), a rare complication in the eyes.

A recent study found that virtual reality and motor imagery techniques, such as games for the Wii console, can be more helpful for patients with Parkinson disease (PD) than physical therapy.

A review indicated that there may be an association between autonomic dysfunction and idiopathic hypersomnia, as well as between sleep disturbances and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

A recent study found that higher temperatures were associated with worse breathing symptoms and low temperatures were associated with symptoms of bronchitis in participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A recent study found that sleep quality deteriorated in patients whose pain levels increased while in the preoperative period.

A study found that dementia was associated with patient mortality and length of stay when patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were admitted to a hospital.

Antiplatelet/anticoagulant (APAC) therapy can protect patients from developing nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, according to a recent study.

A recent study found that older men with higher body mass index are more likely to receive a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, but women are accounting for a growing number of new diagnoses.

A recent study found that a nurse practitioner/community health worker intervention was a feasible and acceptable strategy for addressing how social determinants of health (SDOH) and comorbidities influence chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) self-management.

Assessing the presence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in tears could be a noninvasive way to determine the severity and progression of age-related macular degeneration.

According to a recent review, digital technology can be used for COPD self-management, learning correct inhaler technique, and receiving care from health care professionals.

A survey done by ResMed found that poor sleep quality was linked to depression, anxiety, and stress brought on by the pandemic.

A recent study found that an electronic tool that guides diagnosis and treatment can reduce mortality and improve processes of care.

A retrospective, quasi-experimental study found that patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for acute respiratory failure (ARF) saw better outcomes when an inter-ICU transfer came within the first 2 days of admittance.

A recent review found that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have fewer daily steps than the recommended physical activity benchmark, which has implications for their CKD prognosis.

A recent study found that children with sleep-disordered breathing who live in areas with greater socioeconomic vulnerability are less likely to meet with an otolaryngologist after being referred by their primary care physician.

A recent study found that community-dwelling older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were more likely to experience geriatric conditions.

A recent review concluded that polysomnography tests have objective value in assessing the effect that socioeconomic status has on sleep quality.

A recent study found that men, smokers, and older people are more likely to have asthma symptoms without a diagnosis of asthma, which can likely be attributed to other factors regarding their overall health.