Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Comorbid Bronchiectasis + Diabetes Tied to Worse Outcomes

A large-scale international study found that comorbid bronchiectasis and diabetes is associated with higher mortality, increased hospitalizations, and more frequent exacerbations.

Disorders & Diseases

High Accuracy for Robotic Lung Biopsy Imaging

The MATCH 2 study reported a 96.7% overall diagnostic yield for peripheral lung nodules when using robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with integrated imaging.

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

CFTR Modulator Use Linked to Lower Anxiety in Children and Parents

New research suggests cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators may provide mental health benefits for pediatric patients and their caregivers early in treatment.

Infectious Diseases

PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections

Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.

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.