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

Smoking Worsens Vision Loss in Patients With Sickle Cell Retinopathy

Adults with sickle cell disease who actively smoke cigarettes or cigars are nearly three times as likely to experience advancing sickle cell retinopathy compared to nonsmokers.

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

Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rising Among Black Infants

Sudden unexpected infant death accounts for more than one-third of the infant mortality disparity between Black and white infants in the US.

Critical Care

Sepsis ImmunoScore Diagnostic Added at Sinai Hospital

The Sepsis ImmunoScore is the first sepsis artificial intelligence diagnostic tool authorized by the FDA and uses patient data to assess risk within 24 hours.

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.