Category: Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

10 Strategies to Increase Radon Testing and Prevent Lung Cancer

The American Lung Association highlights 10 practical strategies to boost radon test kit use, return rates, and residential mitigation.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Lung Transplant Awareness Day

Hosted on October 9, the annual campaign brings the nationwide transplant community together through digital storytelling, real-time interactive technology, and accessible patient resources.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

15+ Million Americans Live in Counties Without General Surgeons

There are 1,180 US counties without a general surgeon, and more than 15 million Americans reside in these areas.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Two Target Proteins ID’d to Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Targeting key cellular proteins may provide new opportunities to diagnose, prevent, and treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Pulmonary Embolism

Social, Financial Factors Tied to VTE Anticoagulant Use

Physicians are less likely to prescribe recommended oral anticoagulants to patients facing housing insecurity or financial barriers, according to a Michigan Medicine study.

Thoracic Surgery

Novel Surgical Approach Streamlines Lung Cancer Care

UCLA Health combines biopsy, staging, and surgery into a single session to reduce delays and improve lung cancer patient outcomes.

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Patients Have Higher Levels of Microplastics in Lungs

Patients diagnosed with lung cancer demonstrated a higher prevalence and greater total burden of microplastics in their lungs compared to individuals without cancer.