Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Invenio Imaging Completes Enrollment for Ai Lung Cancer Biopsy Study

The multicenter study will evaluate an artificial intelligence module designed for rapid tissue assessment during bronchoscopic procedures.

Disorders & Diseases

Remdesivir Tied to Better Long-Term Health for Kidney Transplant Recipients With COVID-19

In kidney transplant recipients, early antiviral treatment with remdesivir reduced the risk of organ rejection and heart complications by nearly half for up to one year after diagnosis.

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

How Hurricane Flooding Affects Respiratory Symptoms

Researchers identified the factors that are most likely to create hazardous respiratory conditions inside homes after hurricane-related flooding.

Infectious Diseases

Lung Immune Cells Protect Against Respiratory Infections

Researchers have identified an immune cell population in human lung tissue that defends against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.

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.