Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

New DNA Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence

Specific circular DNA features found in blood and tissue could help clinicians identify patients at high risk for recurrence after surgery.

Disorders & Diseases

COPD Foundation to Host Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting

The COPD Foundation announced an upcoming meeting to ensure patient experiences and priorities are incorporated into the future of therapeutic development.

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

Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates

Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.

Critical Care

FDA Licenses First Freeze-dried Emergency Plasma

The room-temperature-stable freeze-dried plasma product provides a new option for patients in remote or austere environments where conventional frozen plasma is unavailable.

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.