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

FDA Clears New Blood Clot Removal System for PE

The FDA cleared the Hēlo Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from the lungs in patients with chronic venous thromboembolism.

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

National Microbiome Plan to Prevent Chronic Disease

A new proposal calls for federal investment to study how early microbial disruptions contribute to conditions like asthma, obesity, and allergies.

Infectious Diseases

Cell Death Pathway Linked to Tuberculosis Lung Damage

New research on how infected immune cells die reveals potential targets to protect lung tissue from severe respiratory infection.

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.