Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

AAP Updates RSV, COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

AAP recommendations expand second-season RSV protection criteria for children ages 8 to 19 months, alongside updated infant COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.

Disorders & Diseases

CVS, Walgreens Now Offering Seasonal Flu Vaccines

CVS and Walgreens are expanding walk-in access, multi-vaccine scheduling, and respiratory illness testing ahead of peak viral activity.

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

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.

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.