Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration

Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.

Disorders & Diseases

Low Dose of H5N1 Bird Flu Causes Infection in Dairy Cows

Research suggests only 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu are enough to cause a productive infection in dairy cows.

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

FDA Expands Casgevy for Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease

The FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as 2 years old with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.

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.