Category: Public Health

Public Health

New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration

Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.

Public Health

National Youth Tobacco Survey Reveals Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Lows

Data from 2022 to 2025 indicate that current tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and cigarettes, has decreased among US middle and high school students.

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

Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Tied to Novel Disorder with Genetic Causes

Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some pediatric patients.

Smoking

Herbal Cigarettes May Be More Harmful Than Tobacco

A study shows that tobacco-free "herbal" cigarettes produce high levels of fine particles and molecules that can damage lung tissue.

Healthcare & Policy

Napping and Liver Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients

Napping for more than 30 minutes daily significantly increases the likelihood of developing chronic liver conditions in individuals with type 2 diabetes.