Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

California Moves to Ban High-Silica Engineered Stone Countertops to Protect Workers

Cal/OSHA issued draft rules to prohibit the fabrication of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing lung risks to workers.

Disorders & Diseases

Americans Prioritize Work and Family Over Sleep

New survey data reveals that work, school, and household duties often eclipse recommended sleep duration across American households.

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

Genetic Discovery for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Researchers identified genetic-related structural defects that prevent cilia from clearing mucus in primary ciliary dyskinesia patients.

Infectious Diseases

CDC Merges Influenza, Coronavirus Divisions Into Unified Respiratory Unit

The federal agency restructured its flu and COVID-19 units into a unified Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Division (IRVD).

Critical Care

Power Naps Improved Hospital Resident Performance

Scheduled 30-minute naps helped hospital residents manage simulated cardiac arrest crises during 24-hour shifts, according to a clinical trial.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Nanoparticle Technology Reprograms Immune Cells to Fight Solid Tumors

The same technology used to deliver mRNA in COVID-19 vaccines is being used to target a type of immune cell that can help tumors evade the body's defenses.

Sleep Medicine

AASM Hosting Student Sleep Health Week

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights the importance of healthy sleep for academic and physical development during Student Sleep Health Week.