Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

How Anesthesia Affects Neural Activity

Researchers at UCLA use human stem cell-derived models to replicate the brain wave patterns produced by general anesthesia.

Disorders & Diseases

15+ Million Americans Live in Counties Without General Surgeons

There are 1,180 US counties without a general surgeon, and more than 15 million Americans reside in these areas.

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

Cryospray Improved Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms

Patients with chronic bronchitis experienced better quality of life and fewer severe hospitalizations after Metered CryoSpray (MCS) therapy.

Infectious Diseases

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

Emergency Surgery Mortality Rises for US Adults

A national study revealed a 50% increase in mortality from common emergency surgical conditions, with rural communities experiencing the steepest rise.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Chest Wall Injury Solution Now Available

Chest Wall Innovations commercially launched its PC Fix Rib Fixation System, designed to treat patients suffering from traumatic chest injuries.

Sleep Medicine

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.