Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Brensocatib for Bronchiectasis

The BEST-BE observational study will track 1,000 bronchiectasis patients to measure the impact of brensocatib on pulmonary exacerbations and patient quality of life.

Disorders & Diseases

FDA Approves OTC 12-Hour Cold and Fever Medication

The FDA approved over-the-counter Mucinex 12hr Cold & Fever Multi-Symptom.

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

Reducing Unplanned Extubations in the ICU

A New Jersey hospital reversed an upward trend of unplanned extubation rates and maintained the improvement for five years.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Availability Remains Low

Only one-third (33%) of surveyed Americans were aware that low-dose CT scans are available individuals at high-risk of lung cancer.

Sleep Medicine

ATS Initiative for OSA Diagnosis in Primary Care

The project from the American Thoracic Society aims to reduce the high rate of undiagnosed sleep disorders by partnering with primary care providers.