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Investigators found that the ratio of lymphocytes to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) performed better in predicting pulmonary function than the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and the platelet-lymphocyte ratio.

A population-based study from the Netherlands showed that individuals with had at least 1 direct relative affected with chronic kidney disease (CKD), suggesting that biomarkers for CKD can aid in detecting the early stages of the disease.

A recent review explores the use of biologics in atopic and inflammatory conditions as well as lingering research gaps.

CMS finalized a rule on electronic data entry that will streamline the prior authorization process and improve data transparency for providers, payers, and patients.

Investigators using real-world data found that patients receiving treatment from slow mist inhalers (SMIs) had fewer exacerbations and hospitals readmissions compared with patients using dry powder inhalers (DPIs).

Study findings show that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had increased risks of respiratory complications and pneumonia after undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve insertion (TAVI) compared with those without COPD.

A recent review revisited the question of whether inhalers and nebulizers have similar effectiveness to manage stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Amid speculation that total blood counts may be associated with heart failure prognosis, researchers find that higher levels of platelet distribution width could be used to predict a worse prognosis for heart failure.

The FDA decision on dapaglifozin for CKD is expected in the second quarter of 2021.

Patients with heart failure should be prioritized during vaccine rollout because of increased mortality risks reportedly associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The top 5 most-read conference stories of 2020 on AJMC.com included stories about study results on the impact that new therapies are having on cardiovascular and renal health.

The top 5 most-read respiratory stories of 2020 on AJMC.com largely focused on the treatment options and risks associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as well as how mental health and asthma are related.

A Greek study examined the prevalence of comorbidities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), diabetes, and psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

A report published by the Personalized Medicine Coalition shows that the number of personalized medicines on the market grew at the highest rate ever recorded by the organization from 2016-2020.

The top 5 most-read stories about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) of 2020 on AJMC.com focused on a new treatment option for SMA and whether gender or gene mutations have any effects on the disease.

A study from Denmark found that low health literacy was not a risk factor for mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared with the general population and patients with other chronic conditions.

A study evaluating whether a virtual platform can improve access to evaluations for kidney transplants found that surgical teams could continue to keep up with evaluations adding patients to wait lists during the pandemic.

The top 5 most-read stories of 2020 about rare diseases on AJMC.com focused mainly on new and noteworthy treatment options for a variety of conditions.

Early detection of colon cancer is key to survival. New guidance advises endoscopists in identifying malignant colorectal polyps and recommendations for surgery.

A report published by the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC) shows that the number of personalized medicines on the market is growing at the highest rate ever recorded by the organization.

The top 5 most-read stories on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of 2020 on AJMC.com focused mainly on ways in which health care treatments for patients can be improved.

Since the start of the pandemic, many patients with COPD, especially if they experienced an exacerbation during 2020, reported adopting telemedicine, according to a recent study.

In an abstract presented at CHEST 2020, investigators revealed that the emotions that patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) regarding their illness are more complex than previously thought.

The German multiple sclerosis (MS) study found differences by gender for some costs, but the overall economic burden of the disease was about the same.

A recent study found that patients with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes using oral hypoglycemic agents had lower risks of severe exacerbations than controls.

Investigators concluded that use of a new registry could aid in the recruitment of pediatric subjects with severe asthma and the design of future clinical trials for emerging biologics.

Clinics that offer a multidisciplinary team-based approach to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can provide patients in rural areas access to care and improve their health.

A combination of stay-at-home orders and vape and smoke shop closures contributed to why many young adults and people under 21 years old quit or reduced vaping.

Patients and health care providers evaluated the use of an electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) intervention for use in a clinic setting for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

A review found that including exercise, breathing techniques, and education components in pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) optimizes such programs.