Treatment With Ciprofloxacin Antibiotics Found to Reduce Exacerbations
Treatment with the inhaled antibiotic ciprofloxacin can reduce the frequency of exacerbations, or sudden disease flare-ups, in people with bronchiectasis, a new analysis indicates. The findings were...
View ArticleCT Scores for Bronchiectasis, Nodules Predict NTM Recurrence
In patients successfully treated for pulmonary disease caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria, CT scans at treatment’s end can accurately predict infection recurrence, a study found. Specifically, CT...
View ArticleChronic Fungi Infection Tied to Poor Outcomes in NTM Lung Disease
Early identification and prompt treatment of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis — a lung infection caused by fungi belonging to the Aspergillus genus — are needed to improve outcomes for people with...
View ArticlePandemic Won’t Stop Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28
Scores of virtual events are afoot around the world to mark Rare Disease Day 2021 on Feb. 28. The activities are focused on heightening awareness about rare diseases and the hundreds of millions of...
View ArticleElectromed Resumes Study of SmartVest
Electromed has resumed a study seeking to assess the effects of SmartVest, an inflatable vest that can be used to deliver high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy, on the quality of life...
View ArticleTobramycin, Inhaled Antibiotic, Eases Symptoms, Study in Off-label Use Finds
Off-label use of the inhaled antibiotic tobramycin lowered sputum production, and eased shortness of breath, and cough in people with bronchiectasis, a small real-world study found. Although there was...
View ArticleEurordis Survey: Healthcare Experience Worse for Rare Disease Patients
People with rare disorders have a worse healthcare experience than those affected by chronic diseases, according to the results of an international survey conducted by Eurordis-Rare Diseases Europe....
View ArticleBronchiectasis May Increase Risk for Severe COVID-19 Disease
Bronchiectasis might be more frequent in people with severe COVID-19 disease, increasing by over threefold the risk for severe symptoms, according to an analysis of patients in Wuhan, China, where the...
View ArticleBronchiectasis Can Increase Number of Asthma Attacks, Analysis Finds
More than 30% of people with asthma have bronchiectasis, which can worsen airway obstruction and increase the number of asthma attacks, according to an analysis conducted by researchers in China. The...
View ArticleRare Disease Day at NIH, Set for March 1, Growing Year by Year
Rare Disease Day at NIH, organized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and taking place on March 1, will feature panel discussions, patient stories, research updates, TED-style talks, and a...
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