Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Evidence Supports Buprenorphine for Acute Pain in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Continuing buprenorphine during acute pain episodes for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) may lead to lower or similar pain severity compared to discontinuation.

Disorders & Diseases

Cystic Fibrosis and Abnormal Lung Function

Changes in lung function are of critical importance to patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), as lung function is a key indicator of disease progression and treatment effectiveness.

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

Infant Exposure to Higher Ozone Levels Tied to Child Asthma, Wheeze

Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6.

Infectious Diseases

Sensors Detect Multidrug-resistant Bacteria

Scientists are developing sensor-based tests to quickly detect superbugs like K. pneumoniae, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa.

Critical Care

Can Apple Watch Reduce Continuous Blood Thinner Use in AFib Patients?

Researchers want to know whether wearable devices like the Apple Watch could alert AFib patients to take anticoagulants only during high-risk periods, rather than routine daily use.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Who Is the Top Lung Transplant Program in the US?

A university health system's lung transplant unit was named the top-performing program in the nation by Interlink.

Sleep Medicine

Screen Time Linked to Sleep Disruptions, Depression in Teens

Excessive screen time in adolescents disrupts sleep, increasing the risk of depression—especially among girls.