Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Severe Asthma Linked to Measurable Differences in Brain Structure

Patients with severe asthma show structural brain changes and altered neural communication pathways linked to chronic inflammation.

Disorders & Diseases

IDSA Issues Vaccine Recommendations for 2026-2027

New clinical recommendations emphasize the safety and importance of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines for individuals with weakened immune systems.

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

Brinsupri/Brensocatib Approved for Bronchiectasis in Japan

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved Brinsupri (brensocatib 25-mg tablet), an oral, once-daily treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older, according to Insmed Inc.

Infectious 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.

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

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.

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.