Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis

A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.

Disorders & Diseases

Handoff Delays Vary in Emergency Dept Boarding

Research highlights significant delays in the transition from emergency care to inpatient management for admitted patients.

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

Azithromycin vs Roflumilast for AECOPD

A UCLA Health study compared azithromycin and roflumilast in protecting against acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

Infectious Diseases

Co-Diagnostics Submits Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV Test for FDA Clearance

Co-Diagnostics submitted a dual 510(k) premarket notification and CLIA Waiver by Application to the FDA for its Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV multiplex respiratory test.

Critical Care

Reducing Unplanned Extubations in the ICU

A New Jersey hospital reversed an upward trend of unplanned extubation rates and maintained the improvement for five years.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

New DNA Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence

Specific circular DNA features found in blood and tissue could help clinicians identify patients at high risk for recurrence after surgery.

Sleep Medicine

FDA Approves Orzeyful for Narcolepsy Type 1

Orzeyful is the first drug to target the underlying loss of orexin signaling to address the full range of narcolepsy type 1.