Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

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.

Products & Treatment

FDA Approves Capvaxive Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children 2-17

The USFDA approved an expanded indication for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years, according to Merck.

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 Hamilton Medical Ventilator Breathing Circuit

Hamilton Medical issued updated use instructions for certain coaxial breathing circuit sets used with Hamilton-C1, Hamilton T-1, and Hamilton-MR1 ventilators, according to an FDA alert.

Pharmaceuticals

Unique Attack Method for New Antibiotic

Researchers discovered manikomycin, a soil-derived peptide that attacks bacteria in a unique way to bypass existing antibiotic resistance.

Diagnostics & Testing

Wesper Launches Multi-tier Home Sleep Testing Platform

The ecosystem integrates two diagnostic levels into one patient record to help physicians personalize sleep apnea diagnostics and monitoring.

Monitoring & Treatment

[Featured Report] Overnight Pulse Oximetry

From assessing hypoxia and supplemental oxygen needs in respiratory patients to screening obstructive sleep apnea and evaluating dental sleep appliances, overnight pulse oximetry (OPO) offers noninvasive, cost-effective monitoring, as new technologies further streamline care.