Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

California Land Use Changes Linked to Increased Valley Fever Risk

Certain agricultural practices and natural landscapes influence the incidence of fungal respiratory infections across California.

Disorders & Diseases

Valley Fever Driving Pneumonia Hospitalizations in Endemic Areas

New research suggests that nearly 10% of patients hospitalized with pneumonia in certain regions test positive for Coccidioides (valley fever).

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

AAP Pediatric Flu Vaccine Recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026-27 season, urging vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older.

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

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Children

Secondhand tobacco smoke increased sleep interruptions in pediatric patients, even when traditional apnea measures remain unchanged.