Pulmonology

A retrospective analysis finds that patients who undergo pneumonectomy or are aged 70 years or older after receiving neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiation therapy experience less favorable surgical outcomes. Lung cancer, particularly stage IIIA–N2 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The most effective treatment approach for this type...

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy, whether compared to immunotherapy alone or in combination with apatinib, may lead to increased surgical complexity while maintaining an acceptable incidence of postoperative complications, according to the results of a retrospective study. Lung cancer, specifically non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for nearly 85% of...

In a retrospective study, patients without a social support network had a shorter survival rate than those with support. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) continues to be a significant health issue and is a leading cause of death in many countries. Although there are promising new treatments available for certain types of lung cancer, managing...

A cohort study finds that class-switched B cells could potentially be used as a prognostic marker for non-small cell lung cancer and as a target for future therapeutic strategies. Lung cancer is a major global health concern. Significant progress has been made in treatment, with immunotherapy emerging as a recent breakthrough of great promise. The...

Incidence rate ratios as high as 14.2 among American Indian or Alaska Native females compared with non-Hispanic Whites Persistent disparities by race/ethnicity are seen in the incidence of tuberculosis (TB), according to a study published online April 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Yunfei Li, Sc.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...

Allergic reactions that occur in susceptible individuals after consuming some oral care products necessitate manufacturers to include detailed ingredient lists on product labels to ensure patient safety. Globally, food allergies are becoming increasingly common and more severe, affecting about 5% of adults and 8% of children. The most severe allergic reactions are mediated by immunoglobulin...

A new study found that Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to have food allergies than Whites. Additionally, emergency department visits due to severe food allergies were more prevalent among people from lower socioeconomic status. Food allergies affect about 8% of children and 11% of U.S. adults in the United States. Food allergies cause significant...

Replacement of biomass fuel with LPG does not reduce the incidence of severe pneumonia among infants An intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumonia among infants, according to a study published in the Jan. 4...

Anxiety related to food allergies is common in parents of children with allergies, and a standardized way of understanding this anxiety is needed to fully assess and manage this condition. Impaired quality of life and diminished family functioning are among the many results possible in families that parent a child with food allergies. Anxiety is...