Effect of Gamification on Improved Adherence to Inhaled Medications in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40367505/
China Clinical Trials Registry (ChiCTR) ChiCTR2300070213; https://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojEN.html?proj=194829.
A gamified education program using the Fogg Behavior Model significantly improved inhaler adherence, technique, health literacy, and symptoms in COPD patients, offering a novel tool for chronic disease self-management.
Unusual Serratia marcescens pleural infection in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax: a case report - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40371636/
Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic gram-negative pathogen that causes pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and urinary tract infections, particularly in individuals who are immunocompromised. Although commonly associated with pulmonary infections, its involvement...
A rare case of Serratia marcescens pleural infection in a COPD patient with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax highlights the importance of early diagnosis and targeted treatment for complex lung infections.
Slowly Progressive Melanoma Differentiation-Associated Gene 5 (MDA-5) Interstitial Lung Disease Following COVID-19 Infections: A Pulmonary Puzzle - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40322373/
Melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA-5) autoimmunity has been increasingly recognized in association with interstitial lung disease (ILD), particularly in the context of viral infections. While MDA-5 ILD is typically rapidly...
This report describes two cases of slowly progressive MDA-5-associated interstitial lung disease following COVID-19 infection, including one patient with COPD, highlighting a potentially unique post-viral autoimmune lung condition.
Endoscopic Duodenal Stenting for Iatrogenic Stapfer Type I Duodenal Perforation: An Alternative to Surgical Repair - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40322386/
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an essential therapeutic tool but carries risks of serious complications, including luminal perforation. Stapfer Type I perforations, involving lateral or medial duodenal wall tears, are...
This case report details the successful endoscopic stenting of a Stapfer Type I duodenal perforation in an elderly COPD patient, demonstrating a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for high-risk individuals.
Dietary Beetroot Juice - Effects in Patients with COPD: A Review - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39099609/
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exerts a severe toll on human health and the economy, with high prevalence and mortality rates. The search for bioactive components effective in the treatment...
Beetroot juice, rich in dietary nitrates, shows potential in COPD management by improving exercise capacity, blood pressure, vascular function, sleep quality, and reducing exacerbations through nitric oxide-mediated physiological benefits.