Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Nihon Kohden America Introduces the NKV-440 Ventilator

Previously offered through Nihon Kohden’s subsidiary, OrangeMed, this ventilator is now accessible to a wider range of healthcare providers.

Disorders & Diseases

How to Help Patients Adhere to Airway Clearance Therapy at Home

Adherence to airway clearance therapy in the home is crucial for managing chronic lung conditions, but challenges like time constraints and lack of perceived benefit can hinder patient compliance. Experts offer strategies and new technologies to help improve patients’ adherence.

Disorders & Diseases

Lung Cancer Survival Rates ‘Improving for Everyone,’ National Report Reveals

The American Lung Association’s 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals improvement in five-year survival rate across the US, including for people of color.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Newborns Fed Only Breast Milk in Hospital Less Likely to Develop Asthma

Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their birth hospitalization were 22% less likely to develop asthma.

Infectious Diseases

COVID-19 Recovery Boosts Immune Defense Against Flu

Recovering from COVID-19 may strengthen the immune system's response to other viruses like the flu by creating lasting memory in certain immune cells, a new study suggests.

Critical Care

Experts Call for Shift to Video Laryngoscopy as New Gold Standard

Recent trials demonstrate higher first-pass intubation success rates with video laryngoscopy compared to direct laryngoscopy, prompting calls for widespread adoption.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

COPD and Asthma Can Delay Lung Cancer Diagnosis by Masking Early Symptoms

Patients with chronic conditions like COPD and asthma are diagnosed with lung cancer significantly later than those without these conditions.

Sleep Medicine

ResMed Launches Fabric Nasal CPAP Mask

ResMed has introduced its first fabric CPAP mask, the AirTouch N30i, designed to enhance comfort with breathable, moisture-wicking materials in a tube-up design.