Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

FDA Clears New Blood Clot Removal System for PE

The FDA cleared the Hēlo Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from the lungs in patients with chronic venous thromboembolism.

Disorders & Diseases

CHLA Offers Sleep Apnea Implant for Down Syndrome Teens

The Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation device provides an alternative for eligible adolescents with Down syndrome who cannot tolerate CPAP.

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

Lung Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low

Only about 18% of eligible US adults underwent lung cancer screening in 2022, lagging far behind rates for breast and colorectal cancer screenings.

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.