Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Merck Wants to Extend RSV Vaccine to Second Season

FDA will review Enflonsia's ability to protect high-risk children under 2 years of age during their second RSV season.

Disorders & Diseases

Novel Surgical Approach Streamlines Lung Cancer Care

UCLA Health combines biopsy, staging, and surgery into a single session to reduce delays and improve lung cancer patient outcomes.

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

California to Send Free Asthma Inhalers to All Public Schools

California is launching a statewide initiative to provide free albuterol inhalers and spacers to 10,000 public and charter schools to treat students during respiratory emergencies, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.

Infectious Diseases

Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis

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

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

Younger Lung Cancer Patients Have Treatable Genetic Changes

A study of more than 14,000 lung cancer patients suggests age influences tumor biology and the availability of targeted therapy options.

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.