Giuliana Grossi

Data indicate higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of severe respiratory disease, including COVID-19, with the highest risk observed in those with a BMI in the range of 35-60.

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening adults at increased risk for latent tuberculosis infection, as evidence demonstrates the accuracy of available tests and preventive treatment regimens provide a moderate net benefit.

This marks the first and only FDA-approved once-at-bedtime oxybate for individuals living with narcolepsy.

According to the study, gay and bisexual adolescents show higher rates of sleep issues and sleep disturbances.

The study addresses the need for consistent diagnostic practices related to unintentional weight loss in primary care patients as practices vary widely among physicians.

Sleep duration and daytime napping are not strongly linked to dementia risk, although there may be a small increase in risk associated with short sleep duration.

Investigators designed an algorithm with high diagnostic accuracy to reduce unnecessary polysomnography examinations and optimize the identification of participants with iRBD.

Women with obstructive sleep apnea show increased extracellular water and decreased intracellular water and phase angle compared with men before treatment with CPAP.

Data reveal 42 SNPs associated with eosinophil counts, 18 SNPs with airway obstruction, and 21 SNPs with atopy.

Qualitative findings show children with sickle cell disease have the desire to feel normal and utilize personal strengths to manage their condition.

The research letter explains Native American ancestry was associated with a lower risk of asthma while African-American populations had an increased risk of asthma.

Dupilumab shows significant reduction in annualized asthma exacerbation rate and improvement in lung function and asthma control in children with type 2 asthma, especially those with evidence of allergic asthma.

In patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome and metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in women, but not in men.

The FDA requests no additional safety or efficacy data, the extension will provide time for the agency to review updates to the proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) included in the application.

Results show a high level of adherence to hydroxyurea medication is essential for lowering the incidence of negative clinical outcomes like VOCs and acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell anemia.

Individuals with sickle cell disease report a higher rate of infertility than the general population, but seeking fertility care treatment is lower.

Results show race and ethnicity were significant factors in posttransplant outcomes highlighting the need for a multifaceted approach to addressing disparities in organ transplant outcomes.

The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report reveals that over one-third of Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, with significant disparities between white people and people of color.

Investigators address 2 questions: How can we better understand the biology of these rare disorders? How can we stimulate research and optimize the regulatory process to improve diagnosis and targeted treatment?

A new report tracks how the epidemic periods of RSV shifted throughout recent years, addressing the disruption in consistency during the 2020-2021 season.

Evidence shows digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is more effective than medication therapy, with comparable effectiveness to combination therapy.

Phase 3 data show non-inferior efficacy of infliximab biosimilar CMAB008, which was well-tolerated with similar safety to its reference product.

The study suggests long-term exposure to particulate matter PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxide, may increase the risk of dementia.

Implementing an aerosol box during aerosol-generating medical procedures significantly reduces healthcare practitioner contamination, but also delays the time to successful intubation, which can negatively affect patient outcomes.

Positive phase 2 data from 2 studies on the investigational monoclonal antibody felzartamab designed to deplete CD38+ plasma cells, demonstrated reduced pathogenic antibody levels in primary membranous nephropathy.

Investigators identify factors that may affect the probability of diagnosis in an evaluation of over 13,500 families with probands with severe developmental disorders.

Often referred to as an air quality “report card”, the annual collection of data reflects the amount of air pollution individuals are exposed to, including unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution.

Coverage restrictions on biosimilars were observed in highly prevalent diseases but were less likely in biosimilars that generate an annual list price savings of more than $15,000 per patient.

Compared with nasal masks, oronasal masks are associated with a more collapsible upper airway, requiring higher therapeutic CPAP levels, according to the study.

Hyporesponse to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents was associated with increased rates of red blood cell transfusions and poorer outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease, highlighting the need for alternative anemia treatments.