Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Medical Societies Endorse Vaccine Guidance to Protect Respiratory Health

Four major medical organizations unite to back evidence-based immunization standards for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

Disorders & Diseases

Wildfire-related Power Shutoffs May Increase Respiratory Risks

Preemptive electrical power shutoffs intended to prevent wildfires are associated with increased emergency visits and hospitalizations, especially when smoke is present.

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

Avian Flu Going Unchecked on Utah Mink Farm

ProPublica says the federal/state response to an avian flu cluster on a mink farm in Utah is "playing with fire."

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

CHLA Offers Sleep Apnea Implant for Down Syndrome Teens

The Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation device provides an alternative for eligible adolescents with Down syndrome who cannot tolerate CPAP.