Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates

Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.

Disorders & Diseases

Stand Up To Cancer Funds Research for Early Lung Cancer Detection

Three research teams are developing noninvasive, cost-effective screening tools to improve lung cancer detection rates among smokers and non-smokers.

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

bioAffinity, Pictor Collaborate on Asthma and COPD Tests

The collaboration will combine flow cytometry and proteomic analysis to help ID specific inflammatory pathways for chronic lung diseases.

Infectious Diseases

Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns

Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

Critical Care

Experimental Monoclonal Antibody Improved ARDS Outcomes

A proof-of-concept study showed an experimental monoclonal antibody targeting ARDS inflammation increased ventilator-free days and reduced organ failure.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

FDA Approves Zidesamtinib for Specific Type of Lung Cancer

Zidesamtinib (Jideytro) is approved for patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have previously received targeted therapy.

Sleep Medicine

FDA Clears HoneyNaps Ai Software for Sleep Apnea Analysis

The USFDA granted 510(k) clearance for the HoneyNaps Somnum V3.0 Ai-based software for polysomnography (PSG) analysis, according to the company.