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.
February 10th 2025
Boehringer plans to soon submit a new drug application for nerandomilast for treating PPF to the FDA.
February 6th 2025
Tezepelumab Helps to Stabilize Bronchial Epithelial Immune Response to Respiratory Viruses
Though primarily observational, this research’s biggest asset is its experimental design and its exploration of viral stimulus-induced bronchial epithelial cell responses from asthmatic donors being treated with tezepelumab.
Prediction Model Effective for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Those with Acute Asthma Exacerbations
This newly-developed prediction model evaluating CAP risk was noted as having demonstrated accuracy, strong discriminatory qualities, and practicability in clinical settings.
Where There is Smoke: Wildfire Preparedness as a Health Care Provider
Amid the escalating threat of wildfires due to climate change, the medical and public health communities face an increasing responsibility to develop robust emergency response plans to safeguard patients and healthcare infrastructure.
How Did Canadian Wildfires Impact Emergency Department Visits for Asthma Syndrome in New York?
New research on the effects of the Canadian wildfires on asthma syndrome in patients sheds light on the downstream effects of ecological disaster on regions outside of those affected.