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Adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients: A systematic review of measurement tools COPD患者肺康复的依从性:测量工具的系统回顾。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108696
Fangrong Jia , Chantra Promnoi , Chuleeporn Prompahakul , Waraporn Kongsuwan

Background

Adherence is an important factor contributing to the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there appears to be a lack of reliable and validated measures to assess adherence in PR.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to systematically review and analyze existing PR adherence assessment tools, describe their application effects in different contexts, and explore the scientific validity and applicability of each assessment method.

Methods

MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science and other data sources were searched for target articles. To ensure all pertinent papers were included, reference lists from articles that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. A combination of EndNote 21 software and manual screening of the literature was used for quality assessment, employing the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist. Both researchers conducted the entire process independently, without interfering with each other.

Results

Three studies were included, reporting three tools in three different countries. The quality and validity of these three articles are high. Two of the tools were developed specifically for the COPD population, one tool was developed initially for athlete participant but used to assess the adherence of PR in patients with COPD.

Conclusion

The results show a gap in the literature for well-developed tools that capture adherence for PR of patients with COPD.
背景:依从性是影响慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)患者肺康复(PR)有效性的重要因素。目的:本研究旨在系统地回顾和分析现有的PR依从性评估工具,描述其在不同情境下的应用效果,并探讨每种评估方法的科学有效性和适用性。方法:检索MEDLINE、PubMed、Web of Science等数据库,检索目标文章。为了确保所有相关论文都被纳入,我们审查了符合纳入标准的文章的参考文献列表。结合EndNote 21软件和人工筛选文献进行质量评估,采用JBI关键评估清单。两位研究人员独立完成了整个过程,互不干扰。结果:纳入了三项研究,报告了三个不同国家的三种工具。这三件商品的质量和有效性都很高。其中两个工具是专门为COPD人群开发的,一个工具最初是为运动员参与者开发的,但用于评估COPD患者的PR依从性。结论:研究结果表明,文献中关于COPD患者PR依从性的完善工具存在空白。
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Functional recovery after pulmonary embolism: A pilot study using metabolic monitoring during the 6-minute walk test 肺栓塞后功能恢复:在6分钟步行试验中使用代谢监测的初步研究。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108707
Dominick Roto, Deborah Haight, Kyle Norton, R James White, Daniel Lachant

Introduction

Disability after acute pulmonary embolism is common. Functional testing is not routinely performed in early follow-up and typically occurs only when symptoms persist after three months of anticoagulation.

Methods

This pilot study was a single center, prospective, observational study as part of a larger rehabilitation clinical trial. We recruited patients hospitalized for intermediate or high risk acute pulmonary embolism. Baseline (within 2 weeks of discharge) and follow up (3 months later) testing included 6-min walk test with metabolic monitoring, Cardiac Effort (number of heart beats used/walk distance), two weeks of actigraphy, and PE-mb Quality of Life Questionnaire. Non-parametric and mixed method repeated measures regression were performed.

Results

Twenty-five participants completed paired 6-min walk testing after acute PE. No safety concerns emerged when performing the walk test. There was significant improvement in walk distance, +58 m (29, 108), and Cardiac Effort, −0.2 beats/m (−0.4, −0.1), at 3-month follow up. Metabolic monitoring showed improvement in oxygen consumption, +1.8 ml/kg/min (0.8, 4.9), and respiratory efficiency, −2.9 (−7.7, −0.5). Actigraphy showed increased moderate activity time, +10 min/day (4, 21), and quality of life improved, −20% (−24, −7). Both 6-min walk distance and actigraphy parameters were associated with metabolic parameters.

Conclusion

For a group of participants that were asymptomatic at 3 months after hospitalization for acute pulmonary embolism, early functional assessments that can be obtained and repeated in an office setting demonstrated recovery in function and physiology (gas exchange and heart rate). Early testing could help better characterize recovery after acute pulmonary embolism.
急性肺栓塞后致残是常见的。在早期随访中通常不进行功能检测,通常仅在抗凝治疗三个月后症状持续时进行。方法:本初步研究为单中心、前瞻性、观察性研究,是大型康复临床试验的一部分。我们招募了因中度或高风险急性肺栓塞住院的患者。基线(出院2周内)和随访(3个月后)测试包括6分钟步行测试和代谢监测,心脏努力(使用的心跳次数/步行距离),两周活动记录仪和PE-mb生活质量问卷。采用非参数法和混合法进行重复测量回归。结果:25名参与者在急性PE后完成了配对的6分钟步行测试。在进行行走测试时,没有出现安全问题。在3个月的随访中,步行距离显著改善,+58 m(- 29, 108),心脏用力-0.2次/m(-0.4, -0.1)。代谢监测显示耗氧量增加1.8 ml/kg/min(0.8, 4.9),呼吸效率增加-2.9(-7.7,-0.5)。活动描记显示适度活动时间增加,增加10分钟/天(4,21),生活质量改善-20%(-24,-7)。6分钟步行距离和运动参数均与代谢参数相关。结论:对于一组在急性肺栓塞住院后3个月无症状的参与者,可以在办公室环境中进行早期功能评估并重复评估,显示功能和生理(气体交换和心率)恢复。早期检测有助于更好地描述急性肺栓塞后的恢复情况。
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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in aerosol and surface samples in high acuity hospital settings during community epidemic waves – implications for risk-based infection control 社区流行波期间高急性医院气溶胶和表面样本中SARS-CoV-2的检测——对基于风险的感染控制的影响
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108712
C Raina MacIntyre , Adriana Notaras , Noor Bari , Con Doolan , Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelkareem Mahmoud , Damian Honeyman , Andre Fellipe Vilanova de Araujo Aquino , Ian Seppelt , Mark Nicholls , Stuart Turville , Anupriya Aggarwal , Mohana Kunasekaran , Rebecca Gresham , Gregory Walker , Andrea Sevendal , William Rawlinson , Isla E. Emmen , Shelby L. O'Connor , David H. O'Connor , Charitha de Silva

Rationale

Nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is multifactorial and may vary between clinical sites.

Objectives

To measure SARS-CoV-2 in the air and on surfaces within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED).

Methods

We conducted an air and surface-sampling study of SARS-CoV-2 in the ED and ICU of a hospital in Sydney.

Measurements

We sampled air, patient equipment, and personal protective equipment during two community COVID-19 epidemics. SARS-CoV-2 was detected using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Carbon dioxide (CO2) was measured simultaneously, with <800 ppm indicating good air quality.

Main results

SARS-CoV-2 genetic material was detected in 39% of 51 aerosol samples, with mean CO2 levels consistently <800 ppm for positive samples. The ED had more detections than the ICU (80% vs. 20%; p < 0.0027) and a higher mean CO2 level than the ICU (669 ppm vs. 522 ppm; p < 0.05). The ED waiting room, acute ward, and ICU staff tearoom showed higher detection rates than the ICU ward area. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in air samples in the ED a week before an outbreak was declared, and both inside and outside a COVID-19 patient's negative-pressure ICU room, where high-flow nasal prongs and a glove tested positive.

Conclusion

During community epidemics, SARS-CoV-2 genetic material is detected in hospital air despite good ventilation. Enhanced protection with masks, vaccines, and portable air purifiers, especially in high-risk areas, may mitigate nosocomial transmission, including among staff. Air sampling can provide an early warning of an outbreak and help identify areas that need enhanced infection control.
理由:SARS-CoV-2的医院传播是多因素的,可能因临床地点而异。目的:测量重症监护室(ICU)和急诊科(ED)空气和表面上的SARS-CoV-2。方法:对悉尼一家医院急诊科和重症监护室的SARS-CoV-2进行空气和表面采样研究。测量方法:在两次社区COVID-19流行期间,我们对空气、患者设备和个人防护设备进行了采样。采用定量逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-qPCR)检测SARS-CoV-2。同时测量了二氧化碳(CO2), < 800 ppm表示空气质量良好。主要结果:51份气溶胶样本中有39%检测到SARS-CoV-2遗传物质,平均CO2水平与ICU一致(669 ppm比522 ppm, p < 0.05)。急诊科候诊室、急症病房和ICU工作人员茶室检出率高于ICU病房区。在宣布疫情爆发前一周,在急诊科的空气样本中检测到SARS-CoV-2,在一名COVID-19患者的负压ICU病房内外,高流量鼻尖和手套的检测结果均为阳性。结论:在社区流行期间,即使通风良好,医院空气中仍检测到SARS-CoV-2遗传物质。加强口罩、疫苗和便携式空气净化器的保护,特别是在高风险地区,可能会减轻院内传播,包括工作人员之间的传播。空气采样可以提供疫情的早期预警,并有助于确定需要加强感染控制的地区。
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The match 2 study: Robotic assisted bronchoscopy with integrated imaging with assessment of digital tomosynthesis (DT) and augmented fluoroscopy (AF): Three-Dimensional accuracy as confirmed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) Match 2研究:机器人辅助支气管镜与数字断层合成(DT)和增强透视(AF)的综合成像评估:锥束计算机断层扫描(CBCT)证实的三维精度。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108693
Amit K. Mahajan , Duy K. Duong , Johanna Cortes , Krish Bhadra

Purpose

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with embedded digital tomosynthesis (DT) provides real-time, intraoperative nodule localization. This study examines the performance of RAB with embedded DT and integrated AF to achieve tool-in-lesion (TIL) confirmation via cone beam computer tomography (CBCT).

Methods

This was a prospective, bicentric, single-arm, non-randomized observational trial. Thirty-one patients with peripheral pulmonary nodules underwent RAB with embedded DT. Navigation was guided by DT and augmented fluoroscopy (AF). Primary endpoints were successful navigation to target lesions and successful TIL as confirmed by CBCT. Secondary endpoints included diagnostic yield based on the strict Delphi consensus definition of diagnostic yield along with serious device or procedure-related adverse events.

Results

Thirty-one patients were enrolled across two sites. Thirty-one lung nodules were successfully biopsied. The mean lesion size measured by longest cross-sectional diameter was 16 mm (±6.7 mm). DT demonstrated TIL in 30 of 31 nodules (96.7 %), with one case resulting in tool-touching-lesion (TTL). Of the 30 nodules demonstrating TIL by DT, TIL was confirmed in 29 nodules by CBCT (concordance rate of 96.7 %). Overall TIL confirmed by CBCT was 29 of 31 nodules (93.5 %). A diagnosis was obtained in 30 of 31, resulting in a 96.7 % diagnostic yield by strict definition. Pneumothorax occurred in 1 of 31 cases (3 %).

Conclusions

RAB with embedded DT demonstrated a high rate of TIL confirmed by CBCT. The strong concordance between the DT with AF and CBCT demonstrates the reliability of DT and AF for real-time intraprocedural guidance.
目的:机器人辅助支气管镜(RAB)与嵌入式数字断层合成(DT)提供实时,术中结节定位。本研究考察了带有嵌入式DT和集成AF的RAB通过锥形束计算机断层扫描(CBCT)实现病灶内工具(TIL)确认的性能。方法:这是一项前瞻性、双中心、单组、非随机观察性试验。31例周围性肺结节患者行包埋DT的RAB。导航由DT和增强透视(AF)引导。主要终点是CBCT证实的成功导航到目标病变和成功TIL。次要终点包括基于严格的德尔菲诊断率共识定义的诊断率以及与设备或手术相关的严重不良事件。结果:来自两个地点的31名患者入组。31个肺结节成功活检。最长横截直径测量的平均病变大小为16 mm(±6.7 mm)。DT显示31个结节中有30个(96.7%)为TIL,其中1例导致工具接触病变(TTL)。30例经DT诊断为TIL的结节中,29例经CBCT证实为TIL(符合率为96.7%)。31个结节中有29个经CBCT证实为TIL(93.5%)。31例中有30例获得诊断,严格定义诊断率为96.7%。31例中有1例(3%)发生气胸。结论:CBCT证实RAB伴嵌入DT的TIL发生率高。DT与AF与CBCT之间的强一致性证明了DT和AF对实时术中指导的可靠性。
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Genetically predicted associations between blood cell perturbation responses and bronchiectasis through immune mediation: A Mendelian Randomization study 通过免疫介导的血细胞扰动反应和支气管扩张之间的遗传预测关联:一项孟德尔随机研究。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108701
Jiahui Han , Yibo Yan , Zhongye Du , Haizhu Huang , Xuexin Yan , Chuanlin Zhou , Yanmei Lei , Shaochu Zheng , Chongxi Bao , Yun Jiang , Xiaopu Wu , Wei Lu , Yue Zhou , Liangmin Zhang , Rongquan He , Gang Chen , Jin Luo , Jinliang Kong

Background

Bronchiectasis is a chronic airway disease characterized by persistent inflammation and structural damage, with substantial clinical and etiologic heterogeneity. Although previous studies have identified associations between blood cells and bronchiectasis, the causal relationships remain unclear. Moreover, the mechanisms underlying blood cell perturbation responses and their potential mediation by immune cells in disease progression are largely unexplored.

Methods

Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was used to explore genetically predicted associations among immune cell traits, blood cell perturbation response phenotypes, and bronchiectasis, based on genome-wide association study summary data. Mediation MR analysis was further applied to assess whether immune cells mediate these associations. Multiple sensitivity analyses, including tests for heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy, were performed to evaluate the validity and robustness.

Results

Five blood cell perturbation response phenotypes and twenty-nine immune cell traits showed significant genetically predicted associations with bronchiectasis. Mediation analysis showed that natural killer (NK) cell absolute count partially mediated the causal effect between the eosinophil perturbation response and bronchiectasis, with a mediation proportion of 9.626%. CD38 on transitional B cells mediated the causal effect between the monocyte perturbation response and bronchiectasis, with a mediation proportion of 10.580%. Additionally, CD45 on NK cells played a mediating role in the association between the white blood cell perturbation response and bronchiectasis, with a mediation proportion of 10.651%.

Conclusion

This study systematically explores genetically predicted associations between blood cell perturbation responses and bronchiectasis and highlights potential immune-mediated pathways. These exploratory findings provide novel genetic insights into the pathogenesis of bronchiectasis and identify potential therapeutic targets for future strategies.
背景:支气管扩张是一种以持续炎症和结构损伤为特征的慢性气道疾病,具有明显的临床和病因异质性。虽然以前的研究已经确定了血细胞和支气管扩张之间的联系,但因果关系尚不清楚。此外,血细胞扰动反应的机制及其免疫细胞在疾病进展中的潜在介导作用在很大程度上尚未被探索。方法:基于全基因组关联研究总结数据,采用双样本孟德尔随机化(MR)方法探索免疫细胞性状、血细胞扰动反应表型和支气管扩张之间的遗传预测关联。介导性磁共振分析进一步应用于评估免疫细胞是否介导这些关联。进行多重敏感性分析,包括异质性和水平多效性测试,以评估有效性和稳健性。结果:5种血细胞扰动反应表型和29种免疫细胞性状与支气管扩张有显著的遗传预测关联。中介分析表明,NK细胞绝对计数部分介导了嗜酸性粒细胞扰动反应与支气管扩张之间的因果关系,中介比例为9.626%。过渡性B细胞CD38介导单核细胞扰动反应与支气管扩张之间的因果关系,介导比例为10.580%。NK细胞上的CD45在白细胞扰动反应与支气管扩张之间的关联中起中介作用,中介比例为10.651%。结论:本研究系统地探索了血细胞扰动反应与支气管扩张之间的遗传预测关联,并强调了潜在的免疫介导途径。这些探索性发现为支气管扩张的发病机制提供了新的遗传学见解,并为未来的策略确定了潜在的治疗靶点。
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Perceived cognitive impairment in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer: a cross-sectional study 新诊断肺癌患者的认知障碍:一项横断面研究
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108699
Xiu-zhi Xu , Xi Chen , Rong Zheng , Guo-hong Huang , Zhu-zhu Wang , Xiao-qing Lv , Min Huang , Jing-fang Hong

Purpose

The aim of this study was to identify perceived cognitive impairment and its associated factors in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer.

Methods

This cross-sectional analysis utilized pretreatment data sourced from an ongoing multicenter longitudinal investigation (registration: ChiCTR2300076232). A total of 340 participants were enrolled between September 2023 and March 2024 from two public hospitals in Anhui Province, China. The well-validated Chinese version of the FACT-Cog was used to collect the information of perceived cognitive function. Data on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, as well as cancer-related symptoms were obtained through structured questionnaires and medical records.

Results

170 Patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer and 170 non-cancer controls matched in age and gender. Patients scored significantly lower on the FACT-Cog and four subscales than controls (all P < 0.05). The prevalence of perceived cognitive impairment in patients was 15.3%, which was significantly higher than 6.5% in controls (P = 0.009). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that fatigue [(95% CI: −2.527 ∼ −1.701); P < 0.001], gender [(95% CI: −15.722 ∼ −4.670); P < 0.001], age [(95% CI: −0.711 ∼ −0.082); P = 0.014] and depression [(95% CI: 0.222 ∼ 1.963); P = 0.014] emerged as significant predictors of perceived cognitive impairment, explaining 54.5% of the total variance (P < 0.001).

Conclusions

Patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer exhibited a significant decrement in cognitive function compared to controls. Healthcare professionals ought to provide prompt attention and implement early rehabilitative interventions to prevent further cognitive decline subsequent to the initiation of systemic treatment.
目的:本研究的目的是确定新诊断肺癌患者的认知功能障碍及其相关因素。方法:本横断面分析利用了一项正在进行的多中心纵向调查(注册号:ChiCTR2300076232)的预处理数据。在2023年9月至2024年3月期间,共有340名参与者从中国安徽省的两家公立医院入组。使用经过验证的中文版FACT-Cog来收集感知认知功能的信息。通过结构化的问卷调查和医疗记录获得了社会人口学和临床特征以及癌症相关症状的数据。结果:170例新诊断的肺癌患者和170例年龄、性别相匹配的非肺癌对照组。患者在FACT-Cog和四个亚量表上的得分明显低于对照组(均P < 0.05)。患者感知认知障碍的患病率为15.3%,显著高于对照组的6.5% (P = 0.009)。多因素回归分析显示,疲劳[95% CI: -2.527 ~ -1.701];P < 0.001],性别[95% CI: -15.722 ~ -4.670];P < 0.001],年龄[95% CI: -0.711 ~ -0.082];P = 0.014]和抑郁[95% CI: 0.222 ~ 1.963];P = 0.014]是感知认知障碍的显著预测因子,解释了总方差的54.5% (P < 0.001)。结论:与对照组相比,新诊断的肺癌患者表现出显著的认知功能下降。医疗保健专业人员应该提供及时的关注和实施早期康复干预,以防止在开始系统治疗后进一步的认知能力下降。
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The C-Reactive Protein-Albumin-Lymphocyte (CALLY) index and all-cause mortality in adults with Asthma: A cohort study using NHANES 1999–2010 成人哮喘患者的c反应蛋白-白蛋白淋巴细胞(CALLY)指数和全因死亡率:一项使用NHANES 1999-2010的队列研究
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108706
Wen Luo , Zhenzhen Yu , Yongcai Zhang , Dingnan Lin , Wanyu Wang , Chen Wang

Background

Systemic inflammation, nutritional depletion, and immune dysregulation are common in asthma, yet no composite indicator has been prospectively linked to long-term survival; accordingly, the association between the C-Reactive Protein-Albumin-Lymphocyte (CALLY) index and all-cause mortality in U.S. adults with asthma was examined.

Methods

We analyzed 3887 asthma participants aged ≥18 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2010, linked to the National Death Index (NDI) through December 2019. Cox regression estimated hazard ratios (HR) per CALLY quartile and per one-unit increase in In-transformed CALLY, adjusting for sociodemographic, lifestyle and comorbidity covariates. Non-linearity was assessed with restricted cubic splines; subgroup analyses tested effect consistency.

Results

During a median 157 months, 729 deaths occurred (18.8% mortality). Higher CALLY was associated with younger age, lower BMI and fewer comorbidities. After full adjustment, each unit increase in CALLY conferred a 19% lower mortality risk (HR 0.81, 95 % CI 0.76–0.86). The dose-response gradient remained linear across the entire distribution, and the inverse association was consistently observed across all predefined strata.

Conclusion

In this cohort, a higher CALLY index was independently associated with lower all-cause mortality among adults with asthma; prospective studies are warranted to confirm this association.
背景:全身性炎症、营养消耗和免疫失调在哮喘中很常见,但目前还没有与长期生存相关的综合指标;因此,研究了美国成人哮喘患者c反应蛋白-白蛋白淋巴细胞(CALLY)指数与全因死亡率之间的关系。方法:我们分析了1999-2010年国家健康与营养调查(NHANES)中3887名年龄≥18岁的哮喘参与者,该调查与截至2019年12月的国家死亡指数(NDI)相关。Cox回归估计了每个CALLY四分位数的风险比(HR)和转化后的CALLY每增加一个单位的风险比(HR),调整了社会人口统计学、生活方式和合并症协变量。用受限三次样条评价非线性;亚组分析检验了效果的一致性。结果:中位157个月期间,发生729例死亡(死亡率18.8%)。较高的CALLY与更年轻、更低的BMI和更少的合并症有关。完全调整后,CALLY每增加一个单位,死亡风险降低19% (HR 0.81, 95% CI 0.76-0.86)。剂量-响应梯度在整个分布中保持线性,并且在所有预定义的地层中一致观察到反向关联。结论:在该队列中,较高的CALLY指数与成人哮喘患者较低的全因死亡率独立相关;有必要进行前瞻性研究来证实这种联系。
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Amikacin exposure and its association with ototoxicity and efficacy in nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease treatment 阿米卡星暴露及其与非结核性分枝杆菌肺病耳毒性和疗效的关系。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108708
Fumiya Watanabe , Tatsuya Kodama , Masashi Ito , Koji Furuuchi , Keiji Fujiwara , Keisuke Kamada , Takashi Ohe , Eriko Hachikawa , Kazuhiko Hanada , Kozo Morimoto

Purpose

Amikacin (AMK) is a widely used therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)-recommended treatment for nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD). However, its optimal dosage and TDM target remain unclear. In this study, we aimed to clarify the relationship between AMK exposure, ototoxicity, and efficacy.

Methods

Patients with NTM-PD treated with AMK at Fukujuji Hospital were retrospectively included in this study. The correlation between AMK exposure, measured by peak and trough levels and the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC), ototoxicity, and culture conversion was analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test and Cox regression analysis. A population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PPK/PD) model was developed to predict ototoxicity using TDM measurements.

Results

A total of 185 patients were enrolled. The median AMK dose and observation period were 500 (interquartile range [IQR], 500–600) mg/day and 45.8 (IQR, 31.3–76.5) months, respectively. Ototoxicity and culture conversion were observed in 39% and 54% of the enrolled patients, respectively, after initiating AMK. The median time to the development of ototoxicity was 69 (IQR; 43–97) days. Neither ototoxicity nor culture conversion was associated with pharmacokinetic parameter of AMK exposure, including its minimum inhibitory concentration. However, the cumulative AUC was significantly higher in patients who developed ototoxicity (P < 0.001) than in those without ototoxicity. The developed PPK/PD model enabled calculation of cumulative AUC from TDM data and prediction of ototoxicity onset.

Conclusion

Cumulative AMK exposure was associated with ototoxicity, and our findings allow prediction of ototoxicity onset using AMK TDM data.
目的:阿米卡星(AMK)是一种广泛使用的治疗药物监测(TDM)推荐治疗非结核性分枝杆菌肺病(NTM-PD)。然而,其最佳剂量和TDM目标尚不清楚。在本研究中,我们旨在阐明AMK暴露、耳毒性和疗效之间的关系。方法:回顾性分析在福大学医院接受AMK治疗的NTM-PD患者。采用Mann-Whitney U检验和Cox回归分析AMK暴露与浓度-时间曲线下面积(AUC)、耳毒性和培养转化率的相关性。建立了群体药代动力学/药效学(PPK/PD)模型,利用TDM测量预测耳毒性。结果:共纳入185例患者。AMK的中位剂量和观察期分别为500(四分位间距[IQR], 500-600) mg/天和45.8 (IQR, 31.3-76.5)个月。在接受AMK治疗的患者中,分别有39%和54%的患者出现耳毒性和培养转化。发生耳毒性的中位时间为69 (IQR; 43-97)天。耳毒性和培养转化与AMK暴露无关,包括其最低抑制浓度。然而,发生耳毒性的患者的累积AUC明显高于没有耳毒性的患者(P < 0.001)。开发的PPK/PD模型可以根据TDM数据计算累积AUC并预测耳毒性发作。结论:累积AMK暴露与耳毒性有关,我们的研究结果允许使用AMK TDM数据预测耳毒性的发生。
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Optimizing adherence to inhaled therapy in asthma: Behavioral and digital strategies with insights from the Greek healthcare context 优化哮喘吸入治疗的依从性:行为和数字策略与希腊医疗保健背景的见解。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108709
Christelos Kapatais , Andriana I. Papaioannou , Evangelia Fouka , Konstantinos Samitas , Stavros Tryfon , Konstantinos Porpodis , Katerina M. Antoniou , Eleftherios Zervas , Petros Bakakos , Stylianos Loukides , Nikoletta Rovina
Adherence to inhaled therapy remains a persistent challenge in asthma management and continues to compromise disease control in routine clinical practice. Although data from Greece are limited, international evidence indicates that a substantial proportion of patients do not use their inhalers consistently or as prescribed. Suboptimal adherence is associated with avoidable exacerbations, loss of lung function, increased healthcare utilization, and inappropriate escalation of therapy, including early introduction of biologic agents. This narrative review examines recent evidence on behavioral, treatment-related, and healthcare-system factors influencing adherence to inhaled therapy in asthma, with particular attention to the Greek healthcare environment. Findings from clinical trials, meta-analyses, and real-world studies published between 2018 and 2025 are synthesized to identify determinants of adherence, methods of assessment, and strategies that support sustained treatment engagement. Across studies, adherence rates typically range between 30% and 60%, with major barriers including limited understanding of asthma as a chronic condition, concerns about inhaled corticosteroids, complex dosing regimens, and persistent inhaler technique errors. These challenges are often compounded by system-level constraints such as brief consultations and fragmented follow-up. Simplified treatment strategies, particularly once-daily inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist regimens and single maintenance and reliever therapy approaches, are consistently associated with more regular medication use. Pharmacist-led interventions improve inhaler technique and daily adherence, while digital inhaler technologies support early identification of non-adherence, although their implementation in Greece remains limited. Improving adherence requires coordinated, patient-centered care that integrates behavioral support, appropriate inhaler selection, simplified regimens, and targeted use of digital monitoring within existing healthcare pathways.
坚持吸入治疗仍然是哮喘管理中一个持续的挑战,并且在常规临床实践中继续损害疾病控制。尽管来自希腊的数据有限,但国际证据表明,相当大比例的患者没有一贯或按规定使用吸入器。不理想的依从性与可避免的恶化、肺功能丧失、医疗保健利用率增加和不适当的治疗升级(包括早期引入生物制剂)相关。这篇叙述性综述研究了影响哮喘患者吸入治疗依从性的行为、治疗相关和医疗保健系统因素的最新证据,特别关注希腊的医疗保健环境。综合2018年至2025年间发表的临床试验、荟萃分析和现实世界研究的结果,确定依从性的决定因素、评估方法和支持持续治疗参与的策略。在所有研究中,依从率通常在30%至60%之间,主要障碍包括对哮喘作为慢性疾病的理解有限,对吸入皮质类固醇的担忧,复杂的给药方案以及持续的吸入器技术错误。这些挑战往往因系统层面的限制而更加复杂,例如简短的磋商和零散的后续行动。简化治疗策略,特别是每日一次吸入皮质类固醇/长效β2激动剂方案和单一维持和缓解治疗方法,始终与更常规的药物使用相关。药剂师主导的干预措施改善了吸入器技术和日常依从性,而数字吸入器技术支持早期识别不依从性,尽管其在希腊的实施仍然有限。提高依从性需要协调一致,以患者为中心的护理,将行为支持、适当的吸入器选择、简化方案和在现有医疗保健途径中有针对性地使用数字监测结合起来。
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Association between Epworth Sleepiness Scores and CPAP compliance in patients with obstructive sleep apnea 阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停患者Epworth嗜睡评分与CPAP依从性的关系
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108673
Ziad T. Baki , Mustafa A. Alameri , Sushil K. Singhi

Purpose

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, but adherence remains suboptimal. Subjective symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness may influence motivation to maintain therapy. This study examined whether baseline Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores predict early CPAP adherence compared with objective measures such as the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI).

Methods

We conducted a retrospective observational study of 400 adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea prescribed CPAP between 2021 and 2023. Thirty days of CPAP adherence data was downloaded and categorized into five ordinal groups ranging from very low to very high adherence. Associations between ESS and adherence were assessed using chi-square tests, Goodman and Kruskal's gamma, and ordinal logistic regression adjusted for AHI, age, sex, and body mass index.

Results

Higher ESS scores were significantly associated with greater adherence (χ2 = 28.7, P = 0.026; gamma = 0.199). Ordinal regression showed each 1-point increase predicted 7.4% higher odds of being in a greater adherence category (OR 1.072, 95% CI 1.027–1.117, P < 0.001). Age modestly predicted adherence (OR 1.010, P = 0.019). AHI, body mass index, and sex were not significant predictors. Patients with severe daytime sleepiness had the highest rates of excellent adherence (>90%).

Conclusion

Although causality cannot be inferred from a retrospective design, higher subjective sleepiness, measured by ESS, was associated with higher early adherence. Incorporating ESS into routine evaluation may identify patients at risk for nonadherence and guide targeted interventions.
目的:持续气道正压通气(CPAP)治疗是阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的金标准治疗,但依从性仍不理想。主观症状如白天过度嗜睡可能影响维持治疗的动机。本研究考察了基线Epworth嗜睡量表(ESS)评分与呼吸暂停低通气指数(AHI)等客观指标相比,是否能预测早期CPAP依从性。方法:我们对2021年至2023年间400名患有阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的成年人进行了回顾性观察研究。下载30天的CPAP依从性数据,并将其分为从非常低到非常高依从性的五个顺序组。采用卡方检验、Goodman和Kruskal伽玛,并根据AHI、年龄、性别和体重指数调整有序逻辑回归,评估ESS与依从性之间的关系。结果:ESS评分越高,依从性越高(χ2=28.7, P=0.026; gamma=0.199)。序数回归显示,每增加1点,进入更强依从性类别的几率将增加7.4% (OR 1.072, 95% CI 1.027-1.117, P90%)。结论:虽然不能从回顾性设计中推断出因果关系,但ESS测量的较高的主观困倦与较高的早期依从性相关。将ESS纳入常规评估可以识别有不依从风险的患者,并指导有针对性的干预措施。
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