Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Declining Flu Vaccination Rates Could Increase Severity of 2026 Influenza Season

Less than 44% of people in the US received a flu shot during the 2025-2026 season, down from 52% in 2021.

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

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

Asthma Antiviral Nasal Spray Secures Funding for Clinical Trial

A clinical trial will evaluate a weekly dry powder nasal spray's ability to boost natural defenses and prevent asthma infections.

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.