Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

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.

Disorders & Diseases

Longer Sleep Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes who habitually sleep for longer durations face an increased risk of developing or worsening diabetic kidney disease.

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

Walking Benefits COPD Patients Even in Areas with High Air Pollution

Physical activity reduces COPD symptom flare-ups regardless of local air quality levels.

Infectious Diseases

Lab-Grown Human Lung Models Mount Local Immune Defenses Against Viral Pathogens

New research demonstrates that human lung tissue models can sustain immune cells for months and mount targeted responses to respiratory viruses.

Critical Care

How Anesthesia Affects Neural Activity

Researchers at UCLA use human stem cell-derived models to replicate the brain wave patterns produced by general anesthesia.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Nonsmoker Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Lung Nodule Detected

An unexpected finding highlights the potential of expanding screening criteria beyond traditional smoking history.

Sleep Medicine

Sleep Quality for Dog Owners

Research shows sharing a bed with dogs does not reduce human sleep duration, despite common owner perceptions.