Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
11/11/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A randomized clinical trial tested whether a digital health program delivered directly to patients could increase lung cancer screening rates among eligible adults. Conducted at two academic health systems,...
11/11/2025
Disease State Pillar
Disease State Pillar
11/05/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, but it’s also highly manageable with early recognition, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated care. This guide...
11/05/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/27/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a large, randomized trial, high-flow nasal oxygen was found noninferior to noninvasive ventilation for most patient groups with acute respiratory failure, though uncertainties remain for...
10/27/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/20/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized trial in moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease demonstrated that chest mobility exercises led to greater improvements in lung function and functional capacity compared with...
10/20/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/17/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who recovered from COVID-19 had nearly double the risk of long-term mortality compared with matched controls, with the highest risk observed in severe...
09/17/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The results from a recent phase 3 trial indicate that mepolizumab significantly reduces moderate and severe exacerbations in patients with eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
08/28/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
08/20/2025
Kate Young
The FDA approved Zongertinib for adults with unresectable or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with HER2 (ERBB2) TKD activating mutations following prior systemic therapy.
08/20/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Using national survey data and interpretable machine learning, researchers identified specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that either increase or reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
08/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A phase 3b trial evaluated as-needed albuterol–budesonide versus albuterol alone in patients with uncontrolled mild asthma.
06/13/2025
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
03/28/2025
Kate Young
New data suggests that continuing GLP-1 receptor agonists before surgery may improve outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.
03/28/2025