Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Testosterone Treatment Linked to Reduced Inhaled Steroid Use

Men receiving systemic testosterone therapy showed a statistically significant decrease in inhaled corticosteroid use starting 18 to 24 months after treatment initiation.

Disorders & Diseases

Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment

Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.

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

Daily Walks Near Traffic Pollution Increased COPD Cough, Sputum

Traffic-related air pollution can worsen respiratory symptoms during daily exercise for people with chronic lung disease.

Infectious Diseases

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Died From Pneumonia

Sam Neill, the actor famous for his role in the Jurassic Park films, died July 13th at the age of 78 due to pneumonia.

Critical Care

New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration

Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Retransplanted Lungs Used in CF Quadruple Organ Transplant

Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital successfully transplanted a second set of lungs, a liver, and a kidney into a patient with cystic fibrosis and chronic organ rejection.

Sleep Medicine

FDA Clears HoneyNaps Ai Software for Sleep Apnea Analysis

The USFDA granted 510(k) clearance for the HoneyNaps Somnum V3.0 Ai-based software for polysomnography (PSG) analysis, according to the company.