
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Publishes the most innovative research, highest quality reviews, clinical trials, guidelines, and statements in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep-related fields
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In this study of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, peer-driven intervention with an interactive voice response system improved patient satisfaction with care delivery, continuous positive airway pressure adherence, and care coordination.
FEBRUARY 2025 AJRCCM

This phase 2 study is the first to evaluate antifibrotic treatment in parallel idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis cohorts. It found that 60-mg admilparant slowed lung function decline and was safe and well tolerated, supporting further evaluation in phase 3 trials.
FEBRUARY 2025 AJRCCM

In this randomized trial of adult critically ill patients with obesity at intermediate risk for extubation failure, the rate of reintubation was not significantly lower with noninvasive ventilation versus high-flow nasal cannula.
FEBRUARY 2025 AJRCCM
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