Category: Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Lung Cancer Prediction Models Inaccurate Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

Risk-based models may improve screening efficiency compared to current guidelines, but accuracy issues remain for specific racial and ethnic populations.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Dreaming Under Anesthesia Improved Patient Surgical Experience

A new five-step anesthesia protocol increased the likelihood of positive dreams, which may help reduce patient fear and improve emotional recovery after surgery.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

New Data on Inhaled Treprostinil for IPF

Data from clinical trials investigating treatments for pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis will be highlighted at ATS 2026.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Insmed Presents Data on TPIP Inhalation Drug for PAH

Insmed will present four abstracts on treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP), being evaluated as a once-daily therapy for the treatment of patients with PAH, PH-ILD, and other rare and serious pulmonary disorders.

Pulmonary Embolism

Endovascular Therapy Improved QoL for DVT Patients with Chronic Blood Clot Complications

A clinical trial found that minimally invasive endovascular therapy reduces symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome after deep vein thrombosis.

Thoracic Surgery

Remote Patient Monitoring Improves Lung Transplant Recovery

A Mayo Clinic study indicates that home monitoring kits can identify early complications and reduce travel burdens for transplant recipients.

Lung Cancer

Pesticide Exposure via Healthy Diets May Increase Lung Cancer Risk in Young Nonsmokers

New research suggests that pesticide residues on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may contribute to an increase in lung cancer cases among Americans under age 50 who have never smoked.