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This study tested a computer tool called PREVENT, designed to help homecare nurses decide which patients need their first visit most urgently after leaving the hospital. It involved nearly 2,000 patients with conditions like heart failure and diabetes. The goal was to see if usin…

This study tested whether using a chest CT scan helps emergency room doctors diagnose community-acquired pneumonia more accurately than a standard chest X-ray. Researchers followed 339 adult patients in Paris emergency departments who showed signs of pneumonia. They measured if t…

This study looked at whether using a lung ultrasound machine in the emergency room could help patients with severe shortness of breath. Researchers followed 385 patients to see if getting this quick, non-invasive scan led to better diagnoses, which might help them live longer and…

This study tested a Turkish version of a tool designed to spot breathing distress in adult palliative care patients who cannot communicate, such as those with advanced illness or sedation. Researchers worked with 100 patients to check if the translated tool is reliable and accura…

This study tested whether a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment could help people with long-term breathing problems after COVID-19. 96 participants who had shortness of breath, cough, or fatigue for over a month were divided into groups to compare the new therapy against standa…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique could help people with COPD feel less short of breath during a disease flare-up. Researchers enrolled 30 hospitalized patients and compared real brain stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment, alongside st…

This study tested whether adding a specific breathing exercise, called the 4-7-8 technique, to standard medical care could help people with COPD. It involved 40 adults with mild to moderate COPD. Researchers compared the effects of the breathing exercise plus standard care agains…

This small, early-stage study tested whether two types of gentle, non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation could help relieve severe shortness of breath in people with advanced COPD. Eight participants used devices that delivered mild stimulation to nerves in the neck or face du…

This small pilot study tested whether a simple, 15-minute breathing exercise could help people with COPD feel less stressed and manage their symptoms better. Researchers taught the breathing technique to some participants and compared them to others who received their usual care.…

This study tested whether learning self-hypnosis could help people with severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) better manage their anxiety and feelings of breathlessness. 133 hospitalized patients in a pulmonary rehabilitation program were randomly assigned to learn …

This study tested a 6-week outpatient rehabilitation program designed to help people with Long COVID. The program included tailored physical therapy, breathing exercises, and brain training to address common symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and thinking problems. Resea…

This study tested whether using a simple hand fan could help people with COPD feel less short of breath and improve their mood. For six weeks, one group of patients used a fan for 10 minutes daily, while another group received standard care. Researchers measured changes in breath…

This study followed 332 people who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19 pneumonia requiring oxygen. Researchers checked their lung health at 3 and 6 months after leaving the hospital using scans and breathing tests. The goal was to understand how often and why some people devel…

This study tested a new mobile app designed to help nurses and clinical officers in a rural Ugandan hospital provide better emergency care. In a simulation setting, 15 clinicians used the app to manage pretend cases of severe diarrhea, seizures, and breathing difficulties, and al…