Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

FDA Approves Voceryq for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Voceryq, the first plasmid DNA-based immunotherapy approved in the US for adult patients with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP).

Disorders & Diseases

National Microbiome Plan to Prevent Chronic Disease

A new proposal calls for federal investment to study how early microbial disruptions contribute to conditions like asthma, obesity, and allergies.

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

Researchers Improve RNA Extraction from Human Lung Tissue

New RNA extraction techniques overcome barriers to help scientists better evaluate treatments for diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis.

Infectious Diseases

Federal Grant to Fund Inhaled Vaccines

A $20.7M federal grant will fund a 5-year inhaled vaccines initiative at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai beginning with development of an avian influenza nasal spray prototype.

Critical Care

Virtual Reality Training System Launched for First Responders

New virtual reality software from VRSim simulates emergency scene variables to prepare EMS teams for high-pressure field decisions.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Lung Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low

Only about 18% of eligible US adults underwent lung cancer screening in 2022, lagging far behind rates for breast and colorectal cancer screenings.

Sleep Medicine

Resmed Introduces Full Face Fabric CPAP Mask

Resmed announced the US introduction of its AirTouch F40, a fabric, full face CPAP mask option. It will be commercially available starting October 28, 2026.