Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a crucial part of managing and treating chronic pulmonary diseases. However, a recent research letter published in JAMA Network Open reveals a significant geographic disparity in access to PR programs across the United States. The study, conducted by researchers from Yale University, used travel time as a marker for PR access […]

Oxygen therapy is required for many of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). My column’s name, in fact, comes from my need to be connected to an oxygen concentrator. I have an Inogen G4 Hip Bag to carry my portable version; it’s pricey, but worth it for me. I usually change to my portable […]

A lifeline for millions is tangled in geographic disparities, as revealed in a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), a crucial program for those with chronic lung diseases, displays stark contrasts in accessibility across the United States. Urban Haven, Rural Struggle Researchers from Yale University uncovered a tale of two landscapes […]

TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There are substantial geographic disparities in access to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs across the United States, according to a research letter published online Feb. 5 in JAMA Network Open. Peter A. Kahn, M.D., and Walter S. Mathis, M.D., both from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, sought to understand […]

Introduction Despite the significant morbidity and mortality associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), few trials have investigated the impact of screening. The US Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) updated (May 2022) their COPD screening guidance (following a systematic review) and recommended against screening in asymptomatic adults.1 This recommendation was based on the current lack of […]

February 13, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. IU Health Jay’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center will hold open house Thursday Walt Schwieterman of rural Portland works out on the exercise equipment Feb. 7 at the new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center at IU Health Jay. The new facility, for which plans were first announced in December 2020, opened last month and […]

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Episode Highlights 0:15 Intro3:09 Low-dose CT screening uptake in Canada4:45 Evolution of adjuvant, neoadjuvant therapies7:10 Reviewing CheckMate 81610:56 Reviewing KEYNOTE-67112:58 The impact of neoadjuvants on operability16:15 Treatment-specific biomarkers for lung cancer21:13 The short-term future of lung cancer therapy24:31 Outro As lung cancer prevalence and mortality continues to burden an aging North American population, the strategies […]

The global healthcare landscape is increasingly embracing telehealth to improve patient outcomes and ensure access to specialized care. This trend reflects the growing recognition of telehealth’s potential to enhance the quality of care by connecting patients with the right expertise, irrespective of geographical location. As the world becomes more digital, telehealth is proving instrumental in […]

Access to pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and other chronic respiratory conditions is considerably more difficult for those living in rural U.S. regions than in urban areas, scientists report. Travel longer than 60 minutes affects more than 14 million U.S. residents of rural or underpopulated areas, they found. By racial or […]

Travel times limit access to pulmonary rehabilitation programs to help people with chronic lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.S. report revealed. Data showed about 80% of people live within a 30-minute drive of a rehabilitation site, mostly those who reside within major urban and suburban areas. In contrast, over 14 […]

Image courtesy Lung Foundation Australia The burden of bronchiectasis among Indigenous adults in the Top End of the Northern Territory is significant, but more research is needed to develop targeted strategies and close the health gap. New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has investigated the burden of bronchiectasis among Aboriginal and Torres […]

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26 “Health research in Asthma: challenges and opportunities” The XXXII Winter Meeting of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (Separ) recently took place, providing an ideal platform to discuss asthma, a complex and rapidly changing pulmonary condition. Carlos Almonacid, the vice president of Separ, emphasized the role of digital environments in the treatment […]

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Journal Club 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 An early rehabilitation intervention to enhance recovery during hospital admission for an exacerbation of chronic respiratory disease: randomised controlled trial A randomized controlled trial of balance training during pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with COPD Clusters of Comorbidities Based on Validated Objective Measurements […]

By JACK LAKOWSKY/Staff Reporter and MARGARET MELLOTT/Staff Reporter Long COVID could mean stomach pains. It could mean a cough, or fatigue. The condition has more than 200 possible symptoms. It’s hard to diagnose. Doctors don’t always know. “This (long COVID) can last a matter of weeks, months, years,” said Dr. Philip Heavner, chief medical officer […]

38 by Ruggiero Corcella Digital mirrors, 3D cameras, apps and telemedicine are also revolutionizing this branch of medicine. Without canceling traditional rehabilitation Have you ever seen yourself running or engaged in some exercise? It seems trivial, but being able to observe your posture during a sporting activity helps you understand how you are doing it […]

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