Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.

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

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

Fifth Annual World Bronchiectasis Day Set for July 1

Global organizations unite to raise awareness and improve care for more than 1 million people living with bronchiectasis.

Infectious Diseases

Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Are Safe for Adults

Research involving 2.5 million patients found no increase in serious adverse events when receiving both COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations during the same visit.

Critical Care

Football vs Fútbol: Which Youth Sport Leads to More Emergency Visits?

A 10-year analysis of emergency department data shows one sport poses a greater risk of severe injury to youth athletes.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Lung Cancer Prediction Models Inaccurate Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

Risk-based models may improve screening efficiency compared to current guidelines, but accuracy issues remain for specific racial and ethnic populations.

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.