Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

Wearable Sweat Test Stickers for Cystic Fibrosis

Wearable stickers can accurately measure sweat chloride levels in cystic fibrosis patients in under an hour without specialized laboratory equipment.

Products & Treatment

Stand Up To Cancer Funds Research for Early Lung Cancer Detection

Three research teams are developing noninvasive, cost-effective screening tools to improve lung cancer detection rates among smokers and non-smokers.

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

Early Alert for Baxter Duo-Vent Solution Sets

Baxter has recommended removal of certain Duo-Vent solution sets used for administration of fluids to the patient's vascular system.

Pharmaceuticals

FDA Approves Zidesamtinib for Specific Type of Lung Cancer

Zidesamtinib (Jideytro) is approved for patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have previously received targeted therapy.

Diagnostics & Testing

Plasma Tests for Fungal Infections and Pneumonia

Zepto Life Technology has introduced FungiFlex Pneumocystis jirovecii and the FungiFlex Mold Plus Panel testing assays.

Monitoring & Treatment

Voice Changes May Help Monitor Asthma and COPD at Home

New research suggests acoustic speech features can identify respiratory exacerbations from the first day of onset.