Alcohol Intake Tied to Small Airway Obstruction
Higher alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of small airway obstruction, even before major lung disease develops.
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Alcohol Intake Tied to Small Airway Obstruction
Higher alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of small airway obstruction, even before major lung disease develops.
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High-flow Nasal Cannula Reduced Intubation, Not Mortality
Compared to standard O2 therapy, high-flow nasal cannula did not lower mortality in in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure but may reduce the need for intubation, according to new data from the SOHO trial.
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NBA All-Star Suffers Pneumothorax
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a pneumothorax in his left lung and will miss “an extended period of time,” according to multiple media reports including ESPN.
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Secondhand Vape Plumes Could Form Lung-damaging Radicals
A chemical cocktail of metal nanoparticles and reactive peroxides in aged e-cigarette aerosols creates a unique profile of respiratory health risks.
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NFL Pro Bowler TJ Watt Sidelined by Pneumothorax
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt had surgery on Dec 11 to repair a pneumothorax that occurred after a treatment called “dry needling.”
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Werfen Commends Publication on Risks of Undetected Hemolysis
Werfen added their support to a recent publication underscoring the urgent need to address the risks of undetected in vitro hemolysis.
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Genetic Variant May Drive Lung Transplant Rejections
A genetic variant may drive development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) in lung transplant recipients.
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Potential Gene-based Treatment for Sepsis, Lung Injury
Findings suggest that the endothelial gene ALOX15 gene protects against sepsis-induced lung injury.
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How Lungs Regenerate
Lung cells have a molecular “switch” that determines whether they focus on repairing tissue, or fighting infection.
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Sharp Rise in Drug-resistant Bacteria NDM-CRE
Between 2019 and 2023, NDM-CRE infections—which include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, and wound infections—surged by more than 460% in the United States.
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Portable Ultrasound Improved Dyspnea Diagnosis, Reduced Hospital Stays
New data suggests using portable ultrasounds to examine patients presenting with dyspnea led to better diagnoses, shorter hospital stays and big cost savings, but additional training and workflow integration is needed for clinicians.
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Preventing Flu-related Neurological Complications
Influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy carries a high morbidity and mortality rate among children but flu vaccination, early detection, and a standardized treatment approach may prevent the condition.
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Sixth Death Reported in NYC Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported a sixth death as an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease continues to plague the city’s Harlem neighborhood.
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ISS Astronauts Suffer Nasal, Sinus Problems
Sinus and congestion problems are more than just earthly annoyances, according to new research on astronauts from the International Space Station.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Antidote in Development
A new engineered protein-based therapy called RcoM-HBD-CCC acts like a sponge to soak up carbon monoxide from the blood.
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Developments in ARF and ARDS Treatment
Acute respiratory failure (ARF) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are critical conditions associated with high mortality. Current management strategies are evolving toward personalized care.
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Ai Screening for Opioid Use Disorder Tied to Fewer Hospital Readmissions
Hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder had 47% lower odds of being readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after their initial discharge if they were screened by Ai.
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Monoclonal Antibody Halved Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations for Infants
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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Using Ai to Screen Opioid Use Disorder Tied to Fewer Hospital Readmissions
A clinical trial showed that an Ai tool was as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to opioid use disorder addiction specialists.
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Whooping Cough Cases Are Soaring
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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Two Pertussis Deaths Reported in Louisiana as Cases Reach 100
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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Can Apple Watch Reduce Continuous Blood Thinner Use in AFib Patients?
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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mRNA Therapy Could Repair Damaged Lungs
A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to UPenn researchers.
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Preventing Respiratory Device-related Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients
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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