Severe Pneumonia May Signal Undiagnosed Blood Cancer in Adults
One-in-four adult patients hospitalized with invasive pneumococcal disease showed M protein in their blood, leading to new diagnoses of blood cancer or precursor conditions.
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One Million SoCal Bystanders Trained in Hands-only CPR
The Revive & Survive San Diego program trained 1,011,034 individuals in hands-only CPR between January 2024 and August 2026.
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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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California Moves to Ban High-Silica Engineered Stone Countertops to Protect Workers
Cal/OSHA issued draft rules to prohibit the fabrication of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing lung risks to workers.
Infectious Diseases
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RSV Monoclonal Antibodies Highly Effective in Infants
Global analysis of more than 60,000 RSV viral sequences reveals that resistance to monoclonal antibodies remains rare.
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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How Are Snoring Sounds Created? Upper Airway Simulation Explains
New 3D modeling reveals that unsteady airflow over the soft palate drives loud snoring sounds, pointing toward targeted therapies.