Key session presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, 7-10 July 2024, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

These guidelines outline the role of macrolides in treatment of chronic respiratory conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchiectasis, diffusive panbronchiolitis, and organizing pneumonia. It provided an evidence-based and clinical practice-based management of these conditions.

A new study found that controlling pulse pressure (PP) could be crucial in managing knee pain in individuals with or at risk for OA. Among 2598 individuals aged 45-79 years, pulse pressure remained significantly associated with increased pain scores even after adjusting for age, sex, and BMI. This association was particularly pronounced in females, where PP showed significant correlations across all pain measures.

The triglyceride-glucose(TyG) index has been established as a reliable non-invasive predictor of CAD severity across different glucose states. A study showed a significant positive correlation between higher TyG index values & increased multi-vessel CAD risk (OR: 1.34), particularly in individuals with normal glucose regulation (OR: 1.67). Interestingly, no significant correlation was found in insulin-treated cases.

New research highlighted contrasting one-year health trajectories between COVID-19 & non-COVID-19 ICU survivors. COVID-19 patients had fewer physical & mental symptoms initially but experienced increased symptoms across all domains and a decline in quality of life over time. In contrast, non-COVID-19 survivors saw a rise in mental & cognitive symptoms post-ICU but maintained similar QoL levels to pre-ICU conditions.

A UK trial found that gel-based & saline nasal sprays significantly reduced respiratory illness duration to 6.5 and 6.4 days, respectively, vs. 8.2 days with usual care. The behavioral intervention promoting physical activity & stress management showed no major benefits. All interventions reduced antibiotic use compared to usual care, suggesting potential in managing respiratory infections with simple interventions.