Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

FDA Accepts NDA for Apnimed Sleep Apnea Pill

The FDA will review a New Drug Application for Apnimed's AD109, an investigational oral pill for the treatment of adults with obstructive sleep apnea with a target action date of Feb 28, 2027.

Products & Treatment

Cryosurgical System for Bronchoscopic Applications Used in First Human Cases

Cryocision flexible cryocatheter system is the first console-free and wholly single-use flexible cryosurgical system for bronchoscopic applications available in the US and Canada.

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

FDA Authorizes Flavored Zyn Nicotine Pouches Despite Youth Risks

The FDA authorized 20 Zyn nicotine pouches, including 10 flavored products, despite concerns from health experts over increased youth use.

Pharmaceuticals

Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Are Safe for Adults

Research involving 2.5 million patients found no increase in serious adverse events when receiving both COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations during the same visit.

Diagnostics & Testing

High Accuracy for Robotic Lung Biopsy Imaging

The MATCH 2 study reported a 96.7% overall diagnostic yield for peripheral lung nodules when using robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with integrated imaging.

Monitoring & Treatment

Remote Monitoring Fails to Reduce Readmissions After Sepsis, LRTI

Remote monitoring did not increase the time spent at home after discharge among patients hospitalized with sepsis or lower respiratory tract infection, according to results from a randomized clinical trial of 1,286 adults.