Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Consuming Colorful Produce May Reduce AECOPD, Inflammation

Higher carotenoid levels from red, yellow, and orange fruits and veggies may reduce COPD exacerbations and inflammation.

Disorders & Diseases

Worse COPD Outcomes With Combined Cigarette, Biomass Smoke

Combined cigarette and biomass smoke exposure was associated with worse COPD outcomes, including more severe exacerbations.

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

New Guidance on Reproductive Health and Cystic Fibrosis

Updated clinical guidance outlines family planning, prenatal monitoring, and fertility care for patients living with cystic 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.