Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

COPD Patients Need More Education on Wildfire Smoke Risks

New research suggests COPD patients lack critical information and clinical guidance to manage respiratory risks during wildfire events.

Disorders & Diseases

Positive Ph3 Data for Aspergillosis Antifungal Treatment

Phase 3 trial results indicate a new antifungal medication olorofim is as effective as current standard treatments for invasive aspergillosis with fewer side effects.

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

ENA Respiratory Secures Two US Patents for COPD Therapy

ENA Respiratory received notices of allowance for two US patents covering its innate immune modulators and their application in preventing COPD exacerbations.

Infectious Diseases

US Measles Total Breaks 2,000 Cases for the Year

A total of 2,073 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026 -- nearly as many as 2025, which was the worst year for measles infections since 1991.

Critical Care

FDA Approves OTC Rextovy for Opioid Overdose

Rextovy, a 4 mg naloxone medication, will be available for purchase without a prescription at retail stores and online.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Daytime Sleepiness, Difficulty Falling Asleep Linked to Hypertension

Patients experiencing both excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged sleep-onset latency face a significantly higher risk of hypertension.

Sleep Medicine

Pregnant Women’s Expectations Predict Postpartum Sleep Quality

Women's attitudes and beliefs regarding sleep during pregnancy are significant predictors of sleep disruption after delivery.