Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.
Breaking News
🔥 TOP 5 STORIES
Understanding Ventilator Basics and Ventilator Waveforms
Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common ICU interventions, and understanding and accurately interpreting ventilator graphics may reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
The Latest News Delivered Directly to Your Inbox!
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, information, and updates on the Respiratory Health.RT: The Digital Edition
Medtech & Pharma Breakthroughs
Ai-Generated Drug Rentosertib Trialed for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Insilico Medicine initiated a Phase 3 clinical trial for Rentosertib, an oral medication discovered using artificial intelligence to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Combatting Infectious Diseases
COPD & Asthma Updates
Asthma Attacks May Permanently Alter Airway Tissues
Research using lung-on-a-chip technology shows that mechanical stress from asthma attacks causes tissue damage independently of inflammation.
