Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Daily Walks Near Traffic Pollution Increased COPD Cough, Sputum

Traffic-related air pollution can worsen respiratory symptoms during daily exercise for people with chronic lung disease.

Disorders & Diseases

Genetic Scoring Tool May Improve IPF Diagnosis

A study of more than 570,000 people validates a polygenic risk score to identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients at risk for severe outcomes or death.

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

American Lung Association Launches COPD Management Program

American Lung Association is launching a new initiative to help the more than 16 million people in the US living with COPD manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Infectious Diseases

CDC Reports National Rise in Parainfluenza

Parainfluenza virus activity is currently high across the US, while HMPV and rhinovirus/enterovirus levels are beginning to decline, according to the CDC.

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

Single-Port Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer Patients

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first healthcare provider in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer.

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.