Category: Public Health

Public Health

COPD Origins Tied to Early Child Lung Development, Air Pollution

Children with an inherited risk for COPD show slower lung growth when exposed to higher levels of air pollution during early childhood.

Public Health

Lung Cancer Patients Have Higher Levels of Microplastics in Lungs

Patients diagnosed with lung cancer demonstrated a higher prevalence and greater total burden of microplastics in their lungs compared to individuals without cancer.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

Early Alert for CooperSurgical Neonatal nCPAP Device

CooperSurgical has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain ventilators be removed from where they are used or sold, according to a USFDA early alert.

Smoking

Vaping Linked to Respiratory Issues

Young people who vape are more likely to experience breathing problems, including cough, wheezing, bronchitis symptoms, and asthma attacks.

Healthcare & Policy

Scented Cleaning Products Linked to Indoor Air Pollution

Fragrances in common cleaning products react with ozone to create indoor air pollution by forming nanoparticles that can settle deep in the respiratory system.