Category: Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

FDA Approves Zenocutuzumab-zbco for NSCLC and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

The FDA says the approval marks the first systemic therapy for non–small cell lung cancer and pancreatic adenocarcinoma harboring NRG1 gene fusions.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Medtronic Launches VitalFlow ECMO System

Medtronic has launched a new ECMO system called VitalFlow, which is designed to provide extracorporeal life support between bedside care and intrahospital transport, according to the company.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Partnership Aims to Combat Lung Cancer with Free Radon Testing

The American Lung Association and Protect Environmental are providing access to free radon test kits to homeowners in select communities to raise awareness about radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Improve Pulmonary Hypertension

Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women was associated with lower mean pulmonary artery pressure and higher right ventricular fractional shortening and right ventricular ejection fraction, according to research presented at ATS 2024.

Pulmonary Embolism

FDA Clears AlphaVac F1885 System for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

The clearance broadens the applicability of the AlphaVac F1885 System in the non-surgical removal of thrombi or emboli from the venous vasculature.

Thoracic Surgery

Patients May Receive Unrealistic Recovery Timelines for Robotic Lung Surgery

A study surveying patients who underwent robotic lung surgery found that many experience longer healing times than the commonly advised six-week recovery period.

Lung Cancer

Honeybees Can Sniff Out Lung Cancer

Michigan State University researchers have discovered that honeybees can detect biomarkers associated with lung cancer in human breath.