Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development

A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.

Disorders & Diseases

Comorbid Bronchiectasis + Diabetes Tied to Worse Outcomes

A large-scale international study found that comorbid bronchiectasis and diabetes is associated with higher mortality, increased hospitalizations, and more frequent exacerbations.

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

COPD Patients Need More Education on Wildfire Smoke Risks

New research suggests COPD patients lack critical information and clinical guidance to manage respiratory risks during wildfire events.

Infectious Diseases

Monoclonal Antibody ‘Cocktail’ Protects Against Nipah and Hendra Viruses

The treatment combines two antibodies that attack the virus at different stages of infection, making it more difficult for the pathogens to develop resistance.

Critical Care

Remote Monitoring Fails to Reduce Readmissions After Sepsis, LRTI

Remote monitoring did not increase the time spent at home after discharge among patients hospitalized with sepsis or lower respiratory tract infection, according to results from a randomized clinical trial of 1,286 adults.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

High Accuracy for Robotic Lung Biopsy Imaging

The MATCH 2 study reported a 96.7% overall diagnostic yield for peripheral lung nodules when using robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with integrated imaging.

Sleep Medicine

Monash, Brigham and Women’s Renew Sleep Research Partnership

The collaboration will focus on sleep and circadian medicine, including research into obstructive sleep apnea and wearable health technology.