Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Lung Cancer Prediction Models Inaccurate Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

Risk-based models may improve screening efficiency compared to current guidelines, but accuracy issues remain for specific racial and ethnic populations.

Disorders & Diseases

Gene Cluster Produces Multiple Antibiotics to Combat Drug Resistance

A study of Streptomyces bacteria reveals a coordinated attack on bacterial biotin production, offering a new strategy against multidrug-resistant infections.

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

Monash, Brigham and Women’s Renew Sleep Research Partnership

The collaboration will focus on sleep and circadian medicine, including research into obstructive sleep apnea and wearable health technology.