Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

Federal Grant to Fund Inhaled Vaccines

A $20.7M federal grant will fund a 5-year inhaled vaccines initiative at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai beginning with development of an avian influenza nasal spray prototype.

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

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 Expands Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Awareness

The American Lung Association initiative seeks to address mistrust, reduce disparities, and expand lung cancer trial participation among underrepresented patient populations.

Pharmaceuticals

Cardiovascular, Sleep Improvements Should Guide Obesity Pharmacotherapies

A new scientific statement from the Endocrine Society emphasizes health outcomes such as sleep apnea and heart disease over weight loss alone.

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.