Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Armed Conflict Drives Measles Outbreaks

A study of 193 countries reveals that armed conflict and displacement drive measles outbreaks by damaging healthcare infrastructure and socioeconomic stability.

Disorders & Diseases

‘Robotic’ Lung Transplant Successful at Houston Hospital

The minimally invasive surgical approach may allow high-risk or frail patients to become candidates for lung transplantation.

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

FDA Approves Capvaxive Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children 2-17

The USFDA approved an expanded indication for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years, according to Merck.

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

Sleep, Exercise Reduce CV Risk From Mutated White Blood Cells

Healthy lifestyle habits can repress the inflammatory effects of genetic mutations in white blood cells common in seniors.

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.