Anouk W. Vaes

TL;DR: In previously hospitalised and nonhospitalised patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, multiple symptoms are present about 3 months after symptoms onset, which suggests the presence of a “post-CO VID-19 syndrome” and highlights the unmet healthcare needs in a subgroup of patients with “mild” or “severe” COvid-19.

TL;DR: This European Respiratory Society (ERS) statement provides a comprehensive overview on physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

TL;DR: Observational data suggest that it is important to assess and encourage physical activity in the earliest stages of COPD in order to maintain a physical activity level that is as high as possible, as this is associated with better prognosis.

TL;DR: Pooled analysis showed that activity monitor-based counseling resulted in a significantly greater improvement in PA compared to control intervention or usual care in DMII, and these interventions had a beneficial effect on hemoglobin A1c, systolic blood pressure, and body mass index in patients with DMII.

TL;DR: HF-NMES is equally effective as strength training in severely dyspnoeic individuals with COPD and muscle weakness in strengthening the quadriceps muscles and thus may be a good alternative in this particular group of patients.