Wallace Stephens

In a review of revefenacin, researchers found that the drug may have the potential to serve as long-acting bronchodilator for once-daily treatment of respiratory disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Prevalence of depressive symptoms among individuals with HIV may lead to an increased risk of mortality.

Results from a recent study suggest that a revolutionary treatment may have the potential to slow, stop, or even reverse the progression of Parkinson disease.

A new study has found that prevalence rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease varied by occupation.

The fourth annual Numerof Survey Report outlined the evolution of population health management in the United States. The report found that while the population health management has been gaining momentum, initiatives toward adopting risk-based models have stalled.

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in the United States since their introduction in 2007. Reported use has dramatically increased among adults and, alarmingly, youths, as well. Sales of e-cigarettes, other vaping devices, and e-liquids have increased nearly 1400% over the last decade.

Researchers evaluated differences in effectiveness of 2 couple-based preventive interventions aimed to reduce the spread of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among individuals in community supervision programs.

Based on recently published results of the REDUCE-IT study, pharmacuetical company Amarin has submitted a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to the FDA for an expanded label for its leading drug Vascepa. Also, the American Diabetes Association has included the drug in a mid-year update to its 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.

Insurance status was found to potentially affect whether patients who used emergency department services were transferred to other hospitals, discharged, or admitted to hospitals.

In an ongoing study, researchers seek to determine whether a staggered, "step up" intervention model could be more successful and cost-effective than standard care for achieving viral suppression in youths living with HIV.

Individuals with an obstructive lung disease saw improvement in lung function when they replaced 30 minutes of sedentary time per day with strenuous or strength-building physical activity.

Medicaid work requirements could have a severely negative effect on hospital finances, reducing total revenues, raising uncompensated care costs, and decreasing operating margins.

The majority of new HIV infections have been found to be transmitted by individuals who are unaware that they have HIV or by those who know they have HIV but are not receiving treatment to suppress their infection.

Symptoms of dyspnea in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which were caused by pulmonary hyperinflation, were improved by endobronchial valve treatment.

Gay or bisexual men who participated in community groups were found have a higher awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) than those who did not. PrEP has proven to be a successful preventive measure to decrease the spread of HIV.

Exposure to dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center has been associated with a multitude of respiratory outcomes. For the first time, researchers looked at how dwellings in Lower Manhattan were damaged, how they were repaired, how people cleaned up afterwards, and how these differences affected the likelihood of respiratory symptoms and diseases.

Researchers found use of e-cigarettes was nearly twice as effective as nicotine-replacement therapy to help individuals quit smoking, according to a new study in New England Journal of Medicine.

Even moderate drinkers, who consume 7 to 13 alcoholic beverages per week, are at risk for developing high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack or stoke, according to an abstract to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions and Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Those who use e-cigarettes face higher risks of having a heart attack, experiencing emotional distress, and developing coronary artery disease compared to non-users, according to an abstract to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions and Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Analysis of a 2-year study showed that fluctuations in yearly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rates may be associated with variations in Haemophilus influenzae colonization.

Researchers discovered a strong correlation between cerebral small vessel diseases and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease, according to a recent cross-sectional study.

Short-term investments pertaining to the distribution of PrEP are expected to result in long-term cost-savings and promote significant health benefits following its introduction in Germany, according to a new modelling study.

The vast majority of patients with COPD require greater motivation to seek help when symptom changes occur and are unaware of their increased risk of developing lung cancer, according to new research.

A webinar presented by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative emphasized the issues that women continue to face regarding fairness and equality in modern healthcare, discussing topics such as caregiving, maternal and mental health, racial disparities, and more.

Research from 2008 to 2014 suggests that vaccinations have been successful in preventing the most dangerous strains of HPV that cause nearly 70% of cervical cancer.

Two abstracts presented Saturday at The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2019 Annual Meeting, held February 22-25 in San Francisco, California, discussed how formulary switching can affect outcomes for patients with severe persistent asthma, as well as how improving outcomes may be associated with increased quality measures.

There is no significant evidence to suggest that acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cause an overall decline in patients’ physical activity over time, according to a new longitudinal study.

The majority of countries could see an end to cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2060, according to a new study in The Lancet Oncology.

As survival rates for people living with HIV continue to increase and the population grows older, cognitive impairment is becoming more common.

Higher prices for medical services caused per-person healthcare spending to increase by 4.2% in 2017.