{"title":"SLEEP, CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS, AND LUNG CANCER.","authors":"Daniel Cooper, Isaac Lopez, Tetyana Kendzerska","doi":"10.1055/a-2531-1059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2531-1059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with the prevalence of the disease continually rising. Therefore, identifying disease-modifying risk factors is critical, with increasing recognition of the impact of sleep quality/sleep disorders. This narrative review summarizes the evidence on the role of five domains of sleep on lung cancer incidence and progression: (i) sleep quality/duration, (ii) sleep disordered breathing, (iii) circadian rhythm disturbances, (iv) sleep-related movement disorders and (v) personal, environmental and social factors that modulate each of these associations. Epidemiological evidence supports reduced sleep duration, increased sleep duration, poor sleep quality, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, evening chronotype, peripheral limb movements in sleep, and less robustly for night shift work and restless leg syndrome to be associated with increased risk of lung cancer development, with potential impacts on cancer survival outcomes. Proposed mechanisms underlying the biological plausibility of these epidemiological associations are also explored, with common theories relating to immune dysregulation, metabolic alterations, reductions in melatonin, sympathetic overactivation, increased reactive oxygen species, production of protumorigenic exosomes and inflammation. We also summarized potential treatments addressing impaired sleep quality/sleep disorders and their ability to attenuate the risk of lung cancer and cancer survival. While evidence on reversibility is inconsistent, there are trends toward positive outcomes. Future research should focus on clinical trials to confirm cause and effect relationships, large epidemiologic studies for incidence/prognosis, clarification on the relative efficacy of treatment modalities, and more in vivo animal models to establish the molecular mechanisms underlying these relationships.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antoni Soriano Arandes, Anna Creus-Costa, Aida Perramon-Malavez, Cristina Andrés, Jorgina Vila, Anna Gatell, Maria Piñana, Pepe Serrano, Alejandra González-Sánchez, Ramon Capdevila, Clara Prats, Pere Soler-Palacin, Andrés Antón
{"title":"Early experience on universal prophylaxis in infants against RSV: Facts and expectations.","authors":"Antoni Soriano Arandes, Anna Creus-Costa, Aida Perramon-Malavez, Cristina Andrés, Jorgina Vila, Anna Gatell, Maria Piñana, Pepe Serrano, Alejandra González-Sánchez, Ramon Capdevila, Clara Prats, Pere Soler-Palacin, Andrés Antón","doi":"10.1055/a-2531-0968","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2531-0968","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During the 2023-2024 season, nirsevimab significantly reduced the risk of bronchiolitis and confirmed RSV infections in primary care, hospital, and pediatric intensive care unit admissions among infants aged 0 to 11 months, even in a season with a high community RSV burden, particularly for older infants. These findings are very useful for public health authorities to continue to implement immunization campaigns against RSV in the coming seasons. Moreover, universal immunization against RSV represents a transformative step towards reducing the burden of RSV in infants. With promising evidence from recent published studies, the expectations for a reduction of RSV-associated hospitalizations, alongside the improvement of public health outcomes and an equitable access to these measures, are high. However, achieving these goals will require addressing challenges related to vaccine uptake, funding, and RSV surveillance to prompt detect resistances due to mutations of the virus. These interventions need to be integrated into public health strategies because they hold the potential to make a significant impact on infant's health worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sleep and respiratory infections.","authors":"Ignacio Boira, Eusebi Chiner","doi":"10.1055/a-2531-1018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2531-1018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sleep disorders that involve circadian rhythm disruption and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely linked to respiratory infections. SDB leads to a proinflammatory state due to intermittent hypoxia, sleep fragmentation, increased oxidative stress, and elevation of inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Furthermore, inflammatory mediator levels correlate with SDB severity, especially in people with OSA. Nocturnal microaspiration, gastroesophageal reflux, and associated comorbidities (e.g. obesity) increase the risk of community-acquired pneumonia, viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2, respiratory complications, and death. OSA has been associated with post-COVID syndrome. It also increases the risk of postoperative complications in both adults and children. Circadian rhythm disorders such as insomnia predispose to immune disorders and increase the risk of infection. Chronic conditions such as bronchiectasis, with or without concomitant cystic fibrosis, can lead to structural sleep changes and increase the risk of OSA due to chronic cough, arousals, aspirations, hypoxia, upper airway edema, and overexpression of proinflammatory cytokines. The protective effect of treatment for sleep disorders against respiratory infection is currently unknown. However, in people presenting with respiratory infection, it is important to test for SDB to prevent complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vaccination against Respiratory Infections in the Immunosenescent Older Adult Population: Challenges and Opportunities.","authors":"Fiona Ecarnot, Stefania Maggi","doi":"10.1055/a-2500-2121","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2500-2121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Respiratory infections are associated with a huge burden of disease every year and disproportionately affect older adults, namely those aged 65 years and older. Older adults are at increased risk of infections compared with their younger counterparts, and once infected, have a higher risk of experiencing severe disease course, complications, and long-term sequelae. Therefore, vaccination is clearly a key strategy to prevent infection and its attendant negative consequences. We review here the burden of common respiratory diseases in older adults, namely influenza, pneumococcal disease, and respiratory syncytial virus. We then review some of the challenges facing immunization of older adults, namely immunosenescence, inflammaging, and low vaccine uptake. Next, potential opportunities for overcoming these challenges are reviewed, including the use of higher antigen doses and/or adjuvants in vaccine formulations for older adults, and the potential of multiomics analyses to improve development, performance, and implementation of vaccines.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matteo Ridelfi, Giulio Pierleoni, Vittoria Zucconi Galli Fonseca, Giampiero Batani, Rino Rappuoli, Claudia Sala
{"title":"State of the Art and Emerging Technologies in Vaccine Design for Respiratory Pathogens.","authors":"Matteo Ridelfi, Giulio Pierleoni, Vittoria Zucconi Galli Fonseca, Giampiero Batani, Rino Rappuoli, Claudia Sala","doi":"10.1055/a-2500-1878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2500-1878","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this review, we present the efforts made so far in developing effective solutions to prevent infections caused by seven major respiratory pathogens: influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), <i>Bordetella pertussis</i>, <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> (<i>pneumococcus</i>), <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. Advancements driven by the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis have largely focused on viruses, but effective prophylactic solutions for bacterial pathogens are also needed, especially in light of the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenomenon. Here, we discuss various innovative key technologies that can help address this critical need, such as (a) the development of Lung-on-Chip ex vivo models to gain a better understanding of the pathogenesis process and the host-microbe interactions; (b) a more thorough investigation of the mechanisms behind mucosal immunity as the first line of defense against pathogens; (c) the identification of correlates of protection (CoPs) which, in conjunction with the Reverse Vaccinology 2.0 approach, can push a more rational and targeted design of vaccines. By focusing on these critical areas, we expect substantial progress in the development of new vaccines against respiratory bacterial pathogens, thereby enhancing global health protection in the framework of the increasingly concerning AMR emergence.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143053270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alberto García-Ortega, Ana Pedro-Tudela, Laura Taberner-Lino, Esther Barreiro, Miguel Ángel Martínez-García, Grace Oscullo
{"title":"Pulmonary embolism and obstructive sleep apnea.","authors":"Alberto García-Ortega, Ana Pedro-Tudela, Laura Taberner-Lino, Esther Barreiro, Miguel Ángel Martínez-García, Grace Oscullo","doi":"10.1055/a-2517-7880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2517-7880","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pulmonary embolism (PE) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remain a major health issue worldwide with potential overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms. PE, the most severe form of venous thromboembolism, is associated with high morbidity and mortality, presenting challenges in management and prevention, especially in high-risk populations. OSA is a prevalent condition characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway closure resulting in intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. Although the understanding of epidemiological and pathogenic relationships between OSA and PE is still limited, current data suggest that interactions between these two conditions appear to be relevant. OSA is emerging as a novel risk factor for PE, potentially affecting all components of Virchow's triad: hypercoagulability, endothelial dysfunction, and venous stasis. Epidemiological studies indicate a high prevalence of undiagnosed OSA in acute PE patients. Moderate-to-severe OSA has been linked to worse clinical presentations and outcomes. Furthermore, OSA has been associated with increased risks of PE recurrence and mortality. Future research directions should include clarifying the bidirectional relationship between these conditions and evaluating the effectiveness and safety of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in improving outcomes in patients with concurrent acute PE and OSA.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143024359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Safety, Efficacy, and Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination against Respiratory Infections in Young Infants.","authors":"Nisha Makan-Murphy, Shabir A Madhi, Ziyaad Dangor","doi":"10.1055/a-2471-6906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2471-6906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Maternal vaccination is an effective strategy in protecting young infants from LRTI, particularly in the first few months after birth when infant is most vulnerable, and most primary childhood vaccinations have not been administered. Additionally, maternal vaccination protects the mother from illness during pregnancy and the postnatal period, and the developing fetus from adverse outcomes such as stillbirth and prematurity. In this paper, we review the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of maternal vaccines against LRTIs, such as pertussis, influenza, coronavirus disease 2019, and respiratory syncytial virus.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in Disease-Modifying Therapeutics for Chronic Neuromuscular Disorders.","authors":"Long Davalos, Hani Kushlaf","doi":"10.1055/a-2463-3385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2463-3385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neuromuscular disorders can cause respiratory impairment by affecting the muscle fibers, neuromuscular junction, or innervation of respiratory muscles, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Over the past few years, new disease-modifying therapies have been developed and made available for treating different neuromuscular disorders. Some of these therapies have remarkable effectiveness, resulting in the prevention and reduction of respiratory complications. For myasthenia gravis (MG), efgartigimod, ravulizumab, rozanolixizumab, and zilucoplan have been Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for the treatment of acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive generalized MG in the past 2 years. Rozanolixiumab is also approved for treating MG caused by muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibodies. The new MG therapeutics target the complement system or block the neonatal fragment crystallizable (Fc) receptors (FcRn), leading to significant clinical improvement. For spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), nusinersen (intrathecal route) and risdiplam (oral route) modify the splicing of the <i>SMN2</i> gene, increasing the production of normal survival motor neuron (SMN) protein. Onasemnogene abeparvovec is a gene replacement therapy that encodes a functional SMN protein. All SMA medications, particularly onasemnogene abeparvovec, have led to clinically meaningful improvement. For late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), avalglucosidase alfa has shown a greater improvement in respiratory function, ambulation, and functional outcomes in comparison to alglucosidase alfa, and cipaglucosidase alfa combined with miglustat has shown improvement in respiratory and motor function in a cohort of enzyme replacement therapy-experienced LOPD patients. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remains a challenge. The two most recent FDA-approved medications, namely sodium phenylbutyrate and tofersen, may slow down the disease by a few months in a selected population but do not stop the progression of the disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is There a Role for Bronchoscopy in Aspiration Pneumonia?","authors":"Andrei M Darie, Daiana Stolz","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791739","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aspiration represents the passage of oropharyngeal content to the lower respiratory tract. The interplay between the host and the aspirate proprieties determines the subsequent aspiration syndrome. A low pH, typical of gastric aspirate, favors chemical pneumonitis, whereas an increased bacterial inoculum causes aspiration pneumonia. About a quarter of patients with aspiration pneumonitis will develop a bacterial superinfection during the course of recovery. While antibiotic therapy is indicated for aspiration pneumonia, supportive care remains the cornerstone of treatment in aspiration pneumonitis. However, the overlapping clinical features of these syndromes lead to initiation of antimicrobial therapy in most cases of aspiration. Bronchoscopy can aid in clinical decision-making by direct airway visualization and also by providing access to a series of emerging biomarkers. Invasive microbiological studies increase diagnostic yield and enable a tailored antibiotic treatment. In conjunction with stewardship programs, invasive sampling and novel molecular diagnostics can decrease the amount of inappropriate antibiotic therapy. In the context of foreign body aspiration, bronchoscopy represents both diagnostic and treatment gold standard.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":"650-658"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142507456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapy of Aspiration: Out-of-Hospital and In-Hospital-Acquired.","authors":"Di Pan, Bradley Isaacs, Michael S Niederman","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791826","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Therapeutic considerations for aspiration pneumonia prioritize the risk of multidrug-resistant organisms. This involves integrating microbiological insights with each patient's unique risk profile, including the location at the time of aspiration, and whether it occurred in or out of the hospital. Our understanding of the microbiology of aspiration pneumonia has also evolved, leading to a reassessment of anaerobic bacteria as the primary pathogens. Emerging research shows a predominance of aerobic pathogens, in both community and hospital-acquired cases. This shift challenges the routine use of broad-spectrum antibiotics targeting anaerobes, which can contribute to antibiotic resistance and complications such as <i>Clostridium difficile</i> infections-concerns that are especially relevant given the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance. Adopting a comprehensive, patient-specific approach that incorporates these insights can optimize antibiotic selection, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the risk of resistance and adverse effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":21727,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine","volume":" ","pages":"701-708"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142507459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}