Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

US Monitoring Possible Pneumonic Plague-related Death in Russia

The United States is "closely monitoring" reports of pneumonic plague in Eastern Russia that may have led to the death of a lab worker.

Disorders & Diseases

Higher Mortality Risk for Low BMI, Frail Patients After Emergency Surgery

New research indicates low body mass index and frailty dramatically increase mortality odds following emergency surgery.

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

E-Scooter Trauma Admissions Nearly Double

New national data show surging hospitalizations, low helmet use, and severe injuries concentrated among pediatric e-scooter riders.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Targeted Radiation Extends Survival for SCLC With Brain Tumors

Small cell lung cancer patients receiving focused treatment lived a median of 17 months compared to nine months with whole brain radiation.

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.