Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

Gene Variant Reduced Benefit of Pediatric Asthma Drug

A study indicates pediatric asthma patients with a common gene variant may experience diminished response to mepolizumab during viral infections.

Products & Treatment

ALA to Promote Awareness of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

On World Interstitial Lung Disease Day, the American Lung Association launched an initiative to helping PPF patients and caregivers recognize worsening symptoms and lung scarring.

Products & Treatment

Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU

For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.

Industry & Regulatory News

Luna G3 APAP Recalled Due to Firmware Defect

According to an FDA alert, BMC Medical Co Ltd retrospectively reported a recall of 20,160 Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) devices distributed in the United States due to firmware defect.

Pharmaceuticals

Oral Bacterial Extract Fails to Prevent Asthma in High-Risk Children

A multiyear clinical trial found that OM-85 did not reduce severe wheezing episodes or early childhood asthma diagnoses.

Diagnostics & Testing

Increasing Use of Oscillometry for Lung Testing

A national survey shows that while most laboratories use oscillometry technology, lack of standardized guidelines and high costs limit its growth.

Monitoring & Treatment

Early Alert for NOxBox Nitric Oxide Delivery System

NOxBox reported complaints of oxygen leaks due to failure of the oxygen tubing or tubing connection within the NOxMixer module of the NOxBoxi device, according to the FDA.