Publications by authors named "E Zervas"
Remission of asthma can occur as part of the natural history of the disease; however, the use of biologics can result in disease remission in some patients. In this post hoc analysis of the RELIght study, we aimed to evaluate clinical remission in real life among patients treated with mepolizumab, to detect possible differences between "remitters" and "nonremitters," and to evaluate possible predictors of remission. Clinical remission was defined as the absence of asthma exacerbations, discontinuation of oral corticosteroids (OCS), achievement of asthma control (Asthma Control Test [ACT] ≥ 20), and stable or improved lung function.
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- - This study analyzes particle emissions from five heated tobacco products (HTPs) using precise measurement tools to assess black carbon and particulate matter across different flavors and smoking techniques.
- - Results indicate that the majority of particles emitted from HTPs are notably small (under 1 μm), with emissions increasing based on heating temperature and smoking intensity, which varies by flavor.
- - Although marketed as safer alternatives to regular cigarettes, HTP emissions reveal significant particle concentrations that differ by brand and smoking method, with minimal variation in black carbon emissions.
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- Vaccination is essential for controlling COVID-19, but hesitancy is a challenge, especially among patients with severe asthma; this study explores their vaccination experiences.
- A questionnaire was distributed to patients with severe asthma across 12 European countries, revealing that 88% of participants had been or planned to be vaccinated, while 9.5% hesitated and 3% refused; beliefs about vaccines influenced these decisions.
- Most patients reported mild or no side effects and noted minimal impact on asthma symptoms post-vaccination, with nearly all vaccinated individuals recommending the vaccine to others in their situation.
Introduction: We evaluated the tobacco odor intensity of cigarettes based on a large consumer panel and explored the differences of odor intensity perception based on sex, age and smoking habits.
Methods: The perceived intensity of tobacco odor of cigarettes was evaluated using a consumer group method. A consumer panel of 240 volunteers (80 smokers, 80 ex-smokers and 80 non-smokers) was asked to smell eleven unlit cigarettes and then report their tobacco odor intensity in a specific questionnaire.