Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Mindray Launches SV70 Noninvasive Ventilator

The SV70 provides noninvasive ventilation and high-flow therapy while maintaining compatibility with existing hospital accessories.

Disorders & Diseases

Virtual Reality Training System Launched for First Responders

New virtual reality software from VRSim simulates emergency scene variables to prepare EMS teams for high-pressure field decisions.

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

Sputum Color Linked to Lung Inflammation and Bronchiectasis Severity

Patient-reported mucus color reflects underlying inflammation and flare-up severity in adults with bronchiectasis.

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

Ai Detected Hidden Complications Before Extubation

Ai identified intubated patients who pass standard extubation readiness tests but remain at twice the risk of returning to a ventilator.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Early Screening, Targeted Treatments Improve Lung Cancer Survival

Catching lung cancer early enables surgical tumor removal, while routine screening and newer therapies improve patient outcomes.

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.