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

Common Respiratory Viruses May Accelerate ALS Progression

Study shows immune responses to flu and COVID-19 trigger lasting inflammation in the spine, hastening onset/progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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

Gene Variant Reduced Benefit of Pediatric Asthma Drug

A study indicates pediatric asthma patients with a common gene variant may experience diminished response to mepolizumab during viral infections.

Infectious Diseases

Magnetic Therapy Benefits Long COVID Patients

At-home magnetic stimulation for patients with long COVID produced sustained improvements in memory, processing speed, and emotional well-being.

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

Ai Identified Lung Cancer Patients With Severe Inflammation Risks

Routine chest scans before immunotherapy can help clinicians spot lung injury risk early, according to new research.

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.