Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

New Breath and Genetic Testing Project Aims to Diagnose Asthma in Young Children

Researchers are developing a noninvasive diagnostic protocol using breath analysis and cheek swabs to identify asthma before age 5.

Disorders & Diseases

Third Measles-related Death Reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania health officials have reported another measles-related death in an unvaccinated adult woman. It is the state's third reported death related to the virus.

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

Genetic Discovery for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Researchers identified genetic-related structural defects that prevent cilia from clearing mucus in primary ciliary dyskinesia patients.

Infectious Diseases

WHO Extends Global Emergency Status for Poliovirus

The World Health Organization warns that cross-border spread, regional security challenges, and funding shortfalls continue to threaten global poliovirus eradication targets.

Critical Care

Power Naps Improved Hospital Resident Performance

Scheduled 30-minute naps helped hospital residents manage simulated cardiac arrest crises during 24-hour shifts, according to a clinical trial.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Cardiovascular, Sleep Improvements Should Guide Obesity Pharmacotherapies

A new scientific statement from the Endocrine Society emphasizes health outcomes such as sleep apnea and heart disease over weight loss alone.

Sleep Medicine

Ai Chatbots Wrongly Disregard Sleep Apnea Symptoms

New research finds artificial intelligence tools frequently fail to recommend medical referrals when patients push back or downplay their sleep apnea symptoms.