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A large retrospective study from the US, presented at IDWeek 2021, has shown that the Abbott ID NOW rapid molecular COVID-19 assay is highly sensitive and specific at detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection in a paediatric population.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who have concomitant rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (RSsNP) face more psychological issues, higher COPD symptom burden, and poorer overall quality of life (QoL), according to a study.

In the treatment of patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma, use of tezepelumab appears to produce rapid and sustained improvements in lung function, as reported in a study.

A 3-day course of remdesivir may help stave off COVID-19–related hospitalization and death, according to results of the phase III PINETREE study.

Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who receive antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs concurrently may fare better than those given only therapeutic anticoagulation, according to a study.

A recent study has provided a detailed proteomic profile that identified proteins associated with the pathogenesis and disease progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can then help in the creation of platform to develop effective new treatment strategies.

A recent multi-ethnic Singapore study confirms that asthma is a common disease, affecting more than 10 percent of adults, especially former smokers and those with high body mass index (BMI). Asthma is also associated with worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL), making it a substantial public health concern.