Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

How Hurricane Flooding Affects Respiratory Symptoms

Researchers identified the factors that are most likely to create hazardous respiratory conditions inside homes after hurricane-related flooding.

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

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

Half of Teachers Unaware of Asthma Inhaler Laws

Over half of teachers surveyed were unaware of state laws allowing students to carry rescue inhalers, despite these laws existing in all 50 states.

Infectious Diseases

High RSV Hospitalization for Immunocompromised Adults

Adults with weakened immune systems, particularly transplant recipients, face significant risks of severe illness and death from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Critical Care

Experimental Monoclonal Antibody Improved ARDS Outcomes

A proof-of-concept study showed an experimental monoclonal antibody targeting ARDS inflammation increased ventilator-free days and reduced organ failure.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

FDA Approves Zidesamtinib for Specific Type of Lung Cancer

Zidesamtinib (Jideytro) is approved for patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have previously received targeted therapy.

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.