Pulmonology

The HCPLive Infectious Disease condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on respiratory health. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, COVID-19, and more.

The Promising Future of Immunotherapies in Cancer Research

July 23, 2021

Article

Dr. Mazzocchi discusses the limits and benefits of immunotherapies, as well as the importance of genetic testing in determining cancer diagnosis and treatment in patients.

Itepekimab Demonstrates Potential for Former Smokers with COPD

July 22, 2021

Article

While investigators did not meet their primary endpoint in the study, results in former smokers within the trial were promising and prompted further research on the subgroup.

Improving Cancer Care with Precision Medicine and Biomarkers

July 21, 2021

Article

Andrea Mazzocchi, PhD, explains how tissue and blood samples can be used to improve detection, progression, and treatment for cancer in patients.

Dr. Timothy Hinks, MD: Azithromycin Does Not Work on Patients with COVID-19

July 20, 2021

Video

A leading author of a recent Oxford study speaks of azithromycin, its limitations in treating patients with COVID-19, and the importance of properly utilizing the antibiotic.

Study: Uncontrolled Allergic Rhinitis Largely Driven by Disease in Patients

July 19, 2021

Article

Using a participant group culled from several countries, investigators believe they have a better understanding on what contributes to uncontrolled allergic rhinitis and what it means for future patient care.

The Future of Lung Cancer Precision Medicine with Dr. Andrea Mazzocchi

July 19, 2021

Podcast

The co-founder and CEO of Known Medicine dissects the art and science of how profiling biomarkers, epigenetics and the microenvironment may provide the synergy needed to revolutionize the oncologic landscape.

Remdesivir, Hydroxychloroquine Ineffective in COVID-19 Management

July 16, 2021

Article

Researchers aimed to establish new treatments for patients with COVID-19, but found no evidence of antiviral benefits or decreases in hospitalization and ventilation rates.

Azithromycin Does Not Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalizations or Death Rate

July 16, 2021

Article

Despite its accessibility and affordability, azithromycin does not positively affect patients with COVID-19, according to a new UK study.

Investigators Await Clinical Trials of New Vaccines for Asthma

July 15, 2021

Article

The new kinoid vaccine has shown positive results in mice with human proteins, and the France-based team remain optimistic of human trials in the future.

Study Highlights Prevalence of Frailty in Patients with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

July 15, 2021

Article

New findings show patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis share comorbidities that contribute to an increased likelihood of frailty, especially in older populations.