Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

Olympus Launches Slim EBUS Bronchoscope

The new slim 5.9 mm diameter endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) device is designed to access and sample tissue from hard-to-reach areas of the lungs.

Products & Treatment

FDA Grants Priority Review for Arikayce Inhaled Antibiotic for MAC

The FDA accepted Insmed's supplemental new drug application with Priority Review for Arikayce to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease.

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

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.

Pharmaceuticals

RSV Monoclonal Antibodies Highly Effective in Infants

Global analysis of more than 60,000 RSV viral sequences reveals that resistance to monoclonal antibodies remains rare.

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

Laughter Therapy Comparable to Breathing Exercises for COPD Patients

Deliberate laughter therapy exercises are as effective as traditional breathing techniques for improving symptoms and overall health.