Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

New Guidance on Reproductive Health and Cystic Fibrosis

Updated clinical guidance outlines family planning, prenatal monitoring, and fertility care for patients living with cystic fibrosis.

Disorders & Diseases

Acid Reflux Meds May Increase Asthma Exacerbations

Long-term use of acid reflux drugs may raise the risk of severe respiratory complications and emergency care visits for asthma patients treated with biologics.

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

Highlights of the 40th NA Cystic Fibrosis Conference

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted its 40th annual North American CF Conference in Atlanta from October 7-10, 2026.

Infectious Diseases

Federal Grant to Fund Inhaled Vaccines

A $20.7M federal grant will fund a 5-year inhaled vaccines initiative at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai beginning with development of an avian influenza nasal spray prototype.

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

ECG Data from Sleep Studies Predict Long-Term Cardiac Risk

Artificial intelligence analyzing ECG data during overnight sleep tests identifies future risk for heart failure and death.

Sleep Medicine

Resmed Introduces Full Face Fabric CPAP Mask

Resmed announced the US introduction of its AirTouch F40, a fabric, full face CPAP mask option. It will be commercially available starting October 28, 2026.