Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Invenio Imaging Completes Enrollment for Ai Lung Cancer Biopsy Study

The multicenter study will evaluate an artificial intelligence module designed for rapid tissue assessment during bronchoscopic procedures.

Disorders & Diseases

Wearable Sweat Test Stickers for Cystic Fibrosis

Wearable stickers can accurately measure sweat chloride levels in cystic fibrosis patients in under an hour without specialized laboratory equipment.

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

How Hurricane Flooding Affects Respiratory Symptoms

Researchers identified the factors that are most likely to create hazardous respiratory conditions inside homes after hurricane-related flooding.

Infectious Diseases

Lung Immune Cells Protect Against Respiratory Infections

Researchers have identified an immune cell population in human lung tissue that defends against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.

Critical Care

FDA Licenses First Freeze-dried Emergency Plasma

The room-temperature-stable freeze-dried plasma product provides a new option for patients in remote or austere environments where conventional frozen plasma is unavailable.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Appoints New CEO

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) appointed Justine Varieur Turco as its CEO and executive director, effective August 31, 2026.

Sleep Medicine

FDA Clears HoneyNaps Ai Software for Sleep Apnea Analysis

The USFDA granted 510(k) clearance for the HoneyNaps Somnum V3.0 Ai-based software for polysomnography (PSG) analysis, according to the company.