Respiratory Therapy

The BEST-BE observational study will track 1,000 bronchiectasis patients to measure the impact of brensocatib on pulmonary exacerbations and patient quality of life.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Real-World Evidence: The BEST-BE study will monitor 1,000 adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis over two years to evaluate the effectiven...

A new paper in JAMA provides the first US recommendations for clinicians on integrating nicotine e-cigarettes into smoking cessation plans.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: First US Guidance: A new position paper published in JAMA provides the first clinical recommendations in the United Stat...

A Rutgers Health study indicates that capping nicotine levels could eliminate smoking disparities and provide a trillion-dollar boost to the US economy.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Mortality Prevention: Implementing a federal nicotine reduction strategy could prevent 1.6 million premature deaths and 8 million people from developing major ...

New research shows physical activity reduces cravings and daily cigarette use, offering a low-cost tool for smoking cessation.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Increased Abstinence Likelihood: Research found that participants in exercise programs were 15% more likely to achieve continuous abstinence and 21% more likely to report not smoking ov...

New research indicates that discussing the risks of secondhand smoke to animals could serve as a motivator for human smoking cessation.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Socioeconomic Disparities: Research shows that 27% of pets in low-income communities tested positive for tobacco smoke markers, while 0% of pets in high-income areas showed exp...