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The presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa worsens an already deficient airway secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI), an antiprotease that helps prevent tissue damage, in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), reports a study. Moreover, female patients show markedly lower SLPI levels than males.

Endobronchial valves (EBVs) treatment results in a decrease in dynamic hyperinflation (DH), as shown in a study, which notes the association of such improvement with static changes.

More severe faecal incontinence symptoms appear to burden tobacco smokers, reveals a recent study presented at DDW 2023. Tobacco use is also associated with weaker anal sphincter tone and increased rectal hypersensitivity on high-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM).

Treatment with remdesivir reduced mortality in a large cohort of hospitalized patients requiring high-flow oxygen, according to a study presented at ECCMID 2023.