Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

FDA Approves OTC 12-Hour Cold and Fever Medication

The FDA approved over-the-counter Mucinex 12hr Cold & Fever Multi-Symptom.

Disorders & Diseases

Equitable Lung Cancer Screening Access

On World Lung Cancer Day, international organizations advocate for earlier detection and screening to reduce mortality from lung cancer.

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

5 Tips for Back-to-School Allergy Management

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) outlines essential steps for families and school staff to navigate seasonal allergy triggers and respiratory health.

Infectious Diseases

Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic

The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.

Critical Care

PCV-VG Ventilation Mode Improved Lung Mechanics

Pressure control-volume guarantee (PCV-VG) ventilation improved intraoperative respiratory mechanics but did not significantly reduce postoperative pulmonary complications compared with conventional volume control ventilation in patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Appoints New CEO

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) appointed Justine Varieur Turco as its CEO and executive director, effective August 31, 2026.

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.