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Smoke Pollution Linked to Increase in Hospitalizations in Older Adults

April 30th 2025

Respiratory diseases made up the hospitalizations in older adults after they were exposed to wildfire smoke.

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Health Gains From US Smoking Decline Fall Short of Expectations

April 28th 2025

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Nerandomilast Improves Lung Function in Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: FIBRONEER-ILD

February 13th 2025

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Combination Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates Granted Fast Track Designation

December 16th 2024

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Ambient Toxins Linked to Disabilities in Minority Schoolchildren

December 10th 2024

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Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

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Treatment: Chronic Fibrosing ILD With Progressive Phenotype
July 1st 2020

Treatment: Chronic Fibrosing ILD With Progressive Phenotype

The management of chronic fibrosing ILD with progressive phenotype through immunosuppressants and oxygen is examined as well as the effect on lifestyle.
Air Pollution Linked to Detrimental Pregnancy Outcomes, Review Finds
June 30th 2020

Air Pollution Linked to Detrimental Pregnancy Outcomes, Review Finds

Gianna Melillo
Exacerbation of air pollution and heat exposure related to climate change are significantly associated with serious adverse pregnancy outcomes in the United States, results from a systematic review published in JAMA Network Open show. In response to increasing levels of ozone and particle pollution, 17 attorneys general this week called on the Trump administration to strengthen standards regulating particulate matter pollution.
Pence Touts COVID-19 Progress While Task Force Highlights Growing Number of Cases
June 26th 2020

Pence Touts COVID-19 Progress While Task Force Highlights Growing Number of Cases

Laura Joszt, MA
In its first briefing in 2 months, the White House Coronavirus Task Force addressed rising cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and positive test rates across states in the South, as well as the new data that show the majority of new cases are occurring in younger Americans.
Diagnosis: Chronic Fibrosing ILD With Progressive Phenotype
June 26th 2020

Diagnosis: Chronic Fibrosing ILD With Progressive Phenotype

A patient perspective of initial diagnosis of chronic fibrosing ILD with progressive phenotype and the subsequent impact on quality of life.
Journey to Diagnosis of Progressive Phenotype ILD
June 24th 2020

Journey to Diagnosis of Progressive Phenotype ILD

Dawn Repola recalls her journey to diagnosis of chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease with progressive phenotype and relays frustrations along the way.
Homeless Individuals More Likely to Go On Ventilators for Respiratory Illness
June 19th 2020

Homeless Individuals More Likely to Go On Ventilators for Respiratory Illness

Gianna Melillo
Homeless individuals are more likely to be put on ventilators for respiratory infections than non-homeless individuals, according to research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
What We're Reading: Asthma Risk in Children With Disabilities; Nursing Homes, COVID-19; Exercising With a Mask
June 17th 2020

What We're Reading: Asthma Risk in Children With Disabilities; Nursing Homes, COVID-19; Exercising With a Mask

AJMC Staff
US children with developmental disabilites were found to be at a greater risk for asthma; nursing homes attributed to 43% of US deaths due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); cloth masks recommended when wearing a mask during exercise.
Understanding Airway Remodeling From Asthma May Help to Shape Future Treatment
June 14th 2020

Understanding Airway Remodeling From Asthma May Help to Shape Future Treatment

Rachel Lutz
Today, there is a broader understanding of asthma, including the genetic, environmental, and host-related factors that contribute to declining lung function in patients.
Specialty Nurses Attached to EDs Improve Asthma Care After Discharge, Study Shows
June 11th 2020

Specialty Nurses Attached to EDs Improve Asthma Care After Discharge, Study Shows

Allison Inserro
The findings in this study uncovered some critical gaps in asthma care that are linked to worse outcomes.
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June 3rd 2020

FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker Suggests Impact of COVID-19: Telehealth Claim Lines Increase 4347% Nationwide in a Year

Robin Gelburd, JD
Study Describes Rates of Adherence for Immunotherapy Methods in Allergic Rhinitis
May 30th 2020

Study Describes Rates of Adherence for Immunotherapy Methods in Allergic Rhinitis

Rachel Lutz
While both subcutaneous and sublingual administrations of allergen immunotherapy reduced rhinitis medication in patients, adherence was significantly higher for those receiving it subcutaneously.
Studies Outline Asthma's Economic Toll
May 21st 2020

Studies Outline Asthma's Economic Toll

Rachel Lutz
Although the total cost of asthma was more than $80 billion in 2013, the expansion of Medicaid in 2014 aided patients with asthma, according to 2 studies presented at the 2020 International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) virtual conference.
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May 20th 2020

What Happens to Patients in the First Year After ILD Diagnosis?

Rachel Lutz
Two studies presented at the Virtual 2020 ISPOR conference examined health care resource utilization and health-related quality of life in interstitial lung disease.
How Should Biologic Therapy Apply in Pediatric Asthma?
May 17th 2020

How Should Biologic Therapy Apply in Pediatric Asthma?

Rachel Lutz
When should a child with asthma be considered for biologic therapy? It's important to get the basics right first, argues the author of a recent paper.
Report Describes Rare Case of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Triggered After Half Marathon
May 14th 2020

Report Describes Rare Case of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Triggered After Half Marathon

Rachel Lutz
The investigators made a presumptive diagnosis of acute interstitial pneumonia after the patient presented with fever, chills, muscle pain and a dry cough, which deteriorated into respiratory failure, soon after the woman ran a half marathon.
Vaping, Smoking More Prevalent in US, Canada Compared With England
May 4th 2020

Vaping, Smoking More Prevalent in US, Canada Compared With England

Rachel Lutz
Restrictions on the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes containing nicotine are less strict in Canada and the United States compared with England.
Survival After Acute Flares of Interstitial Lung Disease Varies by Fibrosis Type, Study Says
May 2nd 2020

Survival After Acute Flares of Interstitial Lung Disease Varies by Fibrosis Type, Study Says

Rachel Lutz
Patient survival following acute exacerbation depended on the pulmonary fibrosis type of the patient, according to the paper.
Living Alone, Social Disengagement Increases Risk for Hospitalization for Respiratory Issues
May 1st 2020

Living Alone, Social Disengagement Increases Risk for Hospitalization for Respiratory Issues

Rachel Lutz
Those who lived alone had more risk for respiratory disease hospitalization compared with those who did not, the study authors said.
NIH Trial Finds Gilead's Remdesivir Shows Early Promise in Treating COVID-19
April 30th 2020

NIH Trial Finds Gilead's Remdesivir Shows Early Promise in Treating COVID-19

Gianna Melillo
Preliminary data from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial show Gilead Sciences' remdesivir accelerates recovery in patients with advanced coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections.
US Air Pollution Worsens, Potentially Exacerbating COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21st 2020

US Air Pollution Worsens, Potentially Exacerbating COVID-19 Pandemic

Gianna Melillo
Nearly 5 in 10 individuals in the United States—150 million Americans—live where pollution levels are often too dangerous to breathe, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air Report, released today. Poor air quality has been linked to higher rates of chronic diseases, comorbidities, and poor health outcomes. Several studies suggest poor air quality is a contributing factor to the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-10) in some communities.
Connective Tissue Disorders Present With Pulmonary Symptoms About 25% of the Time
April 20th 2020

Connective Tissue Disorders Present With Pulmonary Symptoms About 25% of the Time

Rachel Lutz
Which pulmonary manifestations were present among patients with connective tissue disorder?
Researchers Modify Sleep Apnea Machines to Ease Ventilator Shortage
April 15th 2020

Researchers Modify Sleep Apnea Machines to Ease Ventilator Shortage

Gianna Melillo
To help ease ventilator shortages resulting from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, researchers at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering were able to modify continuous positive airway pressure machines, used to treat patients with sleep apnea, into alternatives for mechanical ventilators.
Nintedanib Receives Additional Indication for Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease
April 14th 2020

Nintedanib Receives Additional Indication for Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease

AJMC Staff
The latest indication makes nintedanib the first treatment for people with chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases.
COVID-19 Roundup: British Prime Minister Enters ICU for Worsening Symptoms
April 7th 2020

COVID-19 Roundup: British Prime Minister Enters ICU for Worsening Symptoms

AJMC Staff
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a London hospital, 10 days after being diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Also Monday, the CDC released a preliminary report about how COVID-19 is affecting children in the United States.
CMS Temporarily Suspends Many Regulations to Give Hospitals More Capacity During Pandemic
March 31st 2020

CMS Temporarily Suspends Many Regulations to Give Hospitals More Capacity During Pandemic

Allison Inserro
The changes are aimed at helping hospitals increase their capacities for the sickest patients; expand the pool of local healthcare providers who are available to work; eliminating ordinary paperwork and documentation requirements; expanding Medicare coverage for respiratory-related devices and equipment for any medical reason; and expanding telehealth in Medicare by covering more than 80 additional services.
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March 30th 2020

A Q&A on Smoking Cessation With E-Cigarettes, REDUCE-IT Trial Findings

Matthew Gavidia
The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC® ) interviewed Martha Gulati, MD, cardiologist at Banner – University Medicine Heart Institute, on findings of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels in relation to cardiovascular outcomes and smoking cessation with e-cigarettes. These studies are part of the 2020 American College of Cardiology / World Congress of Cardiology Virtual Experience.
COVID-19 Roundup: CARES Act Headed to House of Representatives
March 27th 2020

COVID-19 Roundup: CARES Act Headed to House of Representatives

AJMC Staff
The bill includes $100 billion for hospitals; some are concerned that the bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, does not go far enough, particularly for Medicaid.
FDA Approves Rapid Coronavirus Test; New York State to Conduct Trial on Drug Combo
March 21st 2020

FDA Approves Rapid Coronavirus Test; New York State to Conduct Trial on Drug Combo

Mary Caffrey
The number of cases of COVID-19 nationwide moved past the 20,000 mark, of which more than half are in New York state, a fact that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said was a function of the state testing more people.
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March 20th 2020

Incorporating Telemedicine as Part of COVID-19 Outbreak Response Systems

Kimberly Lovett Rockwell, MD, JD Alexis S. Gilroy, JD
Healthcare providers should revisit disaster response policies to incorporate telemedicine systems to address some of the unique challenges posed by infectious disease outbreaks such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Investigators Rush to Find Treatments for Novel Coronavirus
March 19th 2020

Investigators Rush to Find Treatments for Novel Coronavirus

Christina Mattina
As the COVID-19 pandemic upends daily life and economies across the globe, investigators are hurrying to test and develop potential treatments for the coronavirus, with some showing promise and others being ruled out.
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