Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Protein Linked to TB Immune Response, Lung Inflammation

The discovery of sorting nexin 5 provides insight into how the body signals infection and manages tissue damage.

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

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

Quartz Countertop Work Tied to Rise in Silicosis

A study of California workers identified nearly 600 cases of the incurable lung condition silicosis, prompting experts to call for national surveillance and stronger safety standards.

Infectious Diseases

First Human Swine Flu A(H1N2)v Case Identified in China

Researchers have identified the first human case of swine influenza A(H1N2)v in mainland China, likely a domestic pig transmission to a rural child.

Critical Care

Handoff Delays Vary in Emergency Dept Boarding

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

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.