Skylar Jeremias

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience a difference in symptom severity depending on which risk factors they are exposed to across their lifetime.

A study looked at how 4 types of interventions for children with asthma could impact expenditures and utilization among Medicaid programs.

A study looked at how 4 types of interventions for children with asthma could impact expenditures and utilization among Medicaid programs.

While patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are receiving referrals for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), female patients and other groups are less likely to receive them.

Lowering the higher rates of diabetes seen among racial and ethnic minorities requires solutions to address all of the major factors that contribute to diabetes prevalence.

Switching patients from pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) to dry powder inhalers (DPIs) could both reduce health care system’s carbon footprint and result in more satisfied patients.

In contrast with previous research, a new study suggests that women with interstitial lung disease (ILD) may not need to avoid or terminate pregnancy.

A recent survey of employers revealed a current a shift in organizations working to adopt lower-cost, value-based health care models.

An analysis of state vaccination rates from the previous flu season suggest that certain communities may face significant challenges in achieving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immunity.

Presenters at CHEST 2020 discussed the concept of how patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) can develop a progressive fibrosis phenotype and how providers can detect and treat these patients.

Two CHEST 2020 abstracts looked at mortality risks for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has joined forces with other provider groups to oppose a plan proposed by UnitedHealthcare that would increase patients’ out-of-pocket costs.

Depression and anxiety in pregnant women may disrupt fetal lung development, leading to an increased incidence of asthma and respiratory symptoms in their children.

A study analyzed the personal and family history of patients who developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) before age 50.

It is the first PD-1 inhibitor to be approved to be used as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL).

Study results from a phase 1 trial looking at 2 RNA-based severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine candidates give further insight into the candidates’ safety profiles.

The United States has its first reported of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reinfection, in a young male patient with no underlying immune conditions.

In announcing the topline results, Amgen said that sotorasib met the primary end point of centrally assessed objective response rate.

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) reported higher rates of harassment and criticism in the workplace than their healthy counterparts, even after informing employers and coworkers about their diagnosis.

A survey from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) revealed that patients with rheumatic diseases are struggling to get access to health care treatment.

Researchers sought to determine the influence of geographic distance from a hospital on patients' length of stay or emergency department presentation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Activity trackers, like Fitbits, are not accurate enough for clinical use but may be helpful for coaching in conditions like COPD, a study says.

A new study has found that muscle loss can lead to increased rates of mortality and morbidity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, one expert remains skeptical whether the study represents the full scope of patients at risk.

Researchers found that patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are at increased risk of developing several forms of cancer compared with the general population.

A shorter course of pulmonary rehabilitation, with phone support, improved symptoms and reduced hospital readmissions for patients with post-acute exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

A study looking at the ways in which different countries handle appraisal and reimbursement processes for rare disease treatments (RDTs) revealed that implementing supplemental processes can aid in patient and physician decision making.

By delivering helpful information and fostering online communities, social media may provide rehabilitation and psychological benefits for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have depression, according to the results of a recent Iranian study.

Hemophilia care principles have been on the rise in Europe over the course of the last decade, however, differing regions and policies on the continent reveal gaps in access to various treatments and specialty services.

Researchers called for new guidance to address the underreporting of patient engagement in rare disease clinical trials after finding a dismal amount of patient-reported outcome measures listed in orphan drug labeling claims.

Clinical trial result revealed that upadacitinib may be more effective in treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis than the gold standard of care, methotrexate.