A recent review in JAMA reveals that low-dose corticosteroids may reduce mortality in critically ill adults with severe pulmonary infections, including COVID-19, community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, and Pneumocystis pneumonia.
Study finds insufficient physical activity is a global issue, with nearly a third of adults worldwide not getting adequate amounts of exercise in 2022.
A systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that traditional mind-body exercises improve lung function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with COPD.
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes and varenicline significantly outperformed placebo in helping over 40% of participants achieve smoking abstinence at 6 months.