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Fungal Lung Infections Could be Treated with CAR T-cells

Fungal lung infections could be treated with modified immune cells known as CAR T-cells, a study in mice suggests.

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Zephyrx Cloud Spirometry Integrated into RXCap Remote Monitoring

RxCap Inc will integrate the Zephyrx cloud spirometry platform will be integrated into RxCap Inc's remote monitoring platform, enabling its customers to monitor the lung function of their patients and members with serious pulmonary conditions.

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Teens More Likely to Vape if Parents Smoke

Research revealed that teenagers whose parents smoked were around 55% more likely to have tried e-cigarettes and around 51% more likely to have tried smoking.

Disorders & Diseases

Voice App Accurately Detects COVID-19 Infection

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect COVID-19 infection in people’s voices by means of a mobile phone app.

Pediatrics

First Drug Approved for Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency

Genzyme's Xenpozyme was approved for pediatric and adult patients with Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) a rare genetic disease that causes premature death due to neurologic and respiratory complications.

Products & Treatment

Medtronic to Exclusively Distribute BioButton Continuous Remote Patient Monitor in US

Medtronic plc has entered into a strategic partnership with BioIntelliSense for the exclusive US hospital and 30-day post-acute hospital to home distribution rights of the BioButton multi-parameter wearable for continuous, connected monitoring.

Smoking, Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Juul to Pay $438M for Vaping Marketing Practices

Juul Labs agreed to pay $438.5 million to 33 states and Puerto Rico to settle a lawsuit over the company's marketing of high-nicotine vaping products, according to multiple media reports.

Critical Care

Converting to a new tracheostomy platform with a multidisciplinary team approach

When it comes to tracheostomy care, hospitals have an opportunity to standardize on best practices...

Infectious Diseases

Influenza: Bird Flu Ravages Bird Populations Around the World

The bird flu H5N1 has continued to kill wild birds and poultry this summer.