School Substance Exposures Surge Among K-8 Students
Reported cases of intentional substance exposures at school have surged among elementary and middle school students, while high school adolescents faced more severe medical outcomes.
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Disorders & Diseases
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Salt Aerosol May Counter Increased Cough Sensitivity from Dry Air
Exposure to very dry air collapses airway mucus, but an inhaled magnesium mist could help protect the respiratory tract.
Disorders & Diseases
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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
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ALA to Promote Awareness of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
On World Interstitial Lung Disease Day, the American Lung Association launched an initiative to helping PPF patients and caregivers recognize worsening symptoms and lung scarring.
Infectious Diseases
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Agencies Establish Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile
A new international initiative aims to provide countries with equitable, rapid access to vaccines during mpox disease surges.
Critical Care
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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
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Nanoparticle Technology Reprograms Immune Cells to Fight Solid Tumors
The same technology used to deliver mRNA in COVID-19 vaccines is being used to target a type of immune cell that can help tumors evade the body's defenses.
Sleep Medicine
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Discovery of Rare Brain Cells That Help Drive Sleep
A newly identified group of brain cells actively promotes sleep and coordinates brain rhythms, challenging long-held theories on sleep regulation.