HIV Risk to Babies No Worse with Maternal Herpes Infection
Pregnant women who have both herpes simplex and HIV showed no increased risk for spreading HIV to their babies, a Ukraine study found.
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HIV No Barrier to Aerobics
Adults with HIV are generally healthy enough to perform aerobic exercise, according to a literature review.
COPD Underdiagnosed, Study Finds
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is likely underdiagnosed, Czech researchers report.
Asthma Adds to COPD Risks
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who also have asthma are at a greater risk for severe exacerbations, a Korean study found.
CD4 Receptors and the Immune Response to HIV
Researchers recently found that Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV) virions move similarly to influenza within cells, and that CD4-HIV interactions may mediate type I interferon production.
Comparing Humidified Nasal High-Flow Oxygen to Long-Term Oxygen Therapy in Patients with COPD
Study results suggest a potential reason for the better outcomes experienced by patients with COPD treated with nasal high flow oxygen therapy compared to long-term oxygen therapy.
HIV Testing Rates and the Effectiveness of Awareness Campaigns
Researchers reported that providing mass HIV testing can be an effective way to get more people tested, and noted that geographic and socio-economic factors have an impact on such programs.
Examining the Evidence for Statin Use in Asthma and COPD
Recent research indicates that further study of the immunomodulatory effects of statins could lead to effective interventions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Osteoporosis Common in COPD and Vitamin D Insufficiency Could be Key
Osteoporosis is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Japanese researchers found in a review of the literature. Vitamin D deficiency could play a role.
How to Get COPD Patients to Exercise
Interventions can increase exercise capacity in patients with COPD, Canadian researchers report.
Computer Analysis Models Immune Response to HIV
Computer analysis sheds some light on the immune system's response to HIV.
Bronchiectasis May Predict Mortality in COPD
The presence of bronchiectasis may lead to more exacerbations and other problems for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Screening for COPD not Worth the Cost
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a recommendation statement saying that screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not beneficial.
Even Light Hookah Smoking Causes Lung Problems
Researchers have found that smoking a water pipe, or hookah, even only occasionally leads to a variety of pulmonary abnormalities.
Drug Holds Key to Nighttime Sleep in COPD
Researchers have found that tiotropium is associated with fewer night-time awakenings in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Inhaler Misuse is Rampant in COPD
Too many patients with COPD do not use their inhalers correctly, adversely affecting managment of their illness, an Italian study found.
Osteoporosis Drugs' Mechanisms Differ
Drugs used to increase bone mineral density have different mechanisms and their effectiveness is better measured by looking at bone mineralization density distribution, a New York study found.
New Biomarker for COPD
Microparticles could be new biomarker for COPD, Italian researchers report.
Coffee Drinkers Have Less MS
A new study finds that drinking a lot of coffee could decrease the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
MS: Men's Comorbidities Differ from Women's
There are significant differences in the occurrence of comorbidity in male and female MS patients, a study finds.
COPD Improves with Weight Loss
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may benefit from improved diet and resistance training, according to a recent study.
New Questionnaire Finds Undiagnosed COPD
Researchers used random forests analysis to gain insight that will be useful in a new questionnaire designed to identify undiagnosed cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD: Heme Oxygenase-1 Shows Promise
Recent studies of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) show that it may have therapeutic uses in cases of chronic inflammation, such as COPD
Activity Monitor Use in COPD Evaluated
Activity monitors have a place in COPD. Researchers reviewed the existing literature and suggest standards regarding these devices for use with COPD patients participating in drug development programs.
COPD: Why Patient Reports Matter
What COPD patients report may be more important in predicting future exacerbations than the exacerbation history, a study found.
Drug Combo Helpful in MS
Metformin and pioglitazone could be beneficial for patients with multiple sclerosis and metabolic syndrome, researchers in Argentina report.
Bacterial Colonization Has Negative Impact in COPD
Bacterial colonization could slow down the systemic, innate immune response in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a Seattle study found.
Psoriasis: Good News on Ixekizumab
The results of three Phase III trials indicate that ixekizumab is a safe and effective short term treatment for people with moderate-to-severe plaque-type psoriasis, according to a recent review of the existing literature.
Encephalitis Can Alter Vision but Spares Retinal Structure
Encephalitis can change vision, but it does not alter the retinal structure, a German study found.
How to Predict Asthma Exacerbations
Data that are commonly available to clinicians may be used to predict asthma exacerbations, including blood eosinophil count, UK researachers report.