A single dose of nirsevimab was effective in reducing visits to the ED for all-cause bronchiolitis by 55.4%, as well as reducing the risk of hospital admission for RSV bronchiolitis by 87.6%.
A single dose of nirsevimab was effective in reducing visits to the ED for all-cause bronchiolitis by 55.4%, as well as reducing the risk of hospital admission for RSV bronchiolitis by 87.6%.
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Overshadowed by the current measles epidemic is the fact that whooping cough cases are rising due to drops in vaccination rates.
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The Louisiana Surgeon General’s Office is reporting two infant deaths as a result of pertussis (whooping cough) “within the last six months.”
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Researchers want to know whether wearable devices like the Apple Watch could alert AFib patients to take anticoagulants only during high-risk periods, rather than routine daily use.
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A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to UPenn researchers.
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Internal trauma to the lungs is not the only morbidity threat to critical care patients; these patients also face the potential of external injuries due to respiratory device-related pressure injury and pressure ulcers.
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Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.
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Full-term infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in utero had three times the risk of developing neonatal RDS compared to unexposed infants.
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Even when the oxygen level is normal, inflammation and the reaction to hypoxia are connected; the key is individual sensitivity to hypoxia.
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Research reveals the lasting effects of influenza infection, or “Long Flu,” are similar to the negative effects of COVID-19, including rehospitalization, multi-organ complications, and death.
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Researchers examined the role of Orai1, a membrane calcium-selective ion channel protein, in pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a “small” pneumothorax and will be out indefinitely to undergo medical evaluation, according to the NBA.
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Research reinforced the efficacy and safety of Acthar Gel, an FDA-approved therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like sarcoidosis.
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Neonatal pulmonary disorders may require additional respiratory support beyond supplemental oxygen, such as nasal CPAP, HFNC, nasal BiPAP, NIPPV, nHFOV, or even NIV-NAVA.
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Vaping is associated with respiratory symptoms including wheeze, bronchitic symptoms, and dyspnea in young adults, independent of combustible cannabis and cigarette exposures, according to research published online in Thorax.
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Walking at least 3,867 steps a day started to reduce the risk of dying from any cause; and walking 2,337 steps a day reduced the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
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Natural molecules in vegetables like kale, cauliflower, broccoli, or cabbage can “activate” a protein that is highly active in endothelial cells lining blood vessels in the lung.
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Retained and excessive secretions can lead to disorders like atelectasis but therapies like Percussionaire’s IPV therapy—recently acquired by Sentec—can improve patient outcomes.
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Endotracheal, nasotracheal, and tracheostomy tubes can provide a high level of support for critically ill patients—if effective management of these artificial airways is maintained.
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Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure improves quality of life and reduces heart failure hospitalizations in patients with chronic heart failure.
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The “Eat, Sleep, Console” (ESC) care approach to be more effective than using the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Tool to assess and manage opioid-exposed newborns.
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Patients with severe COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation are 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months compared to their peers without severe infection.
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The first year of the COVID pandemic saw significant increases in drug overdose deaths and gap in between black and white individuals widened.
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For children with suspected respiratory/metabolic problems, blood gases can provide valuable insights and assist clinicians in developing treatment plans.
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