Respiratory Therapy

A new manufacturing process using baker's yeast produces particles that provide broad protection against multiple influenza strains in preclinical studies. RT's Three Key Takeaways: Conserved Protein Target: Researchers targeted the M2 protein, which rema

NOxBox, a Linde Company, has issued a letter notifying affected customers that certain nitric oxide delivery systems have updated use instructions, according to an FDA early alert. The NOxBoxi Nitric Oxide Delivery System is intended for the delivery and

CooperSurgical issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain neonatal nasal CPAP (nCPAP) devices be removed from where they are used or sold, according to a USFDA early alert. Units from specific lots of the INCA Neonatal Nasal CPAP Complete

The collaboration aims to address the regional shortage of respiratory therapists and strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline in Erie, Pennsylvania. RT's Three Key Takeaways: Program Reinstatement: Mercyhurst University will resume its respiratory th

The latest round of products brings the total number of FDA-authorized flavored nicotine pouches to 43. The USFDA authorized the marketing of 11 flavored nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway, according t

GE HealthCare has issued updated use instructions for all Portrait Mobile Monitoring Solutions operating on certain versions of Portrait Core Services software, according to an FDA early alert. The Portrait Mobile Monitoring Solution is intended to acquir

A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia. RT's Three Key Takeaways: Diagnostic Inconsistency: Researchers found that doctors often disagreed about common lung

A study of more than 14,000 lung cancer patients suggests age influences tumor biology and the availability of targeted therapy options. RT's Three Key Takeaways: Actionable Alterations: Younger patients with non-small cell lung cancer are significantly m

The statewide California initiative aims to reduce emergency room visits and school absenteeism by equipping 10,000 schools with asthma inhalers. RT's Three Key Takeaways: Emergency Medication Access: California is launching an initiative to provide free

A hospital-based screening campaign identified significant gaps in asthma diagnosis and ongoing management among adults. RT's Three Key Takeaways: High Undiagnosed Prevalence: A hospital screening campaign identified probable undiagnosed asthma in 12.5% o