Category: Public Health

Public Health

Sunset Healthcare Adds Pediatric NIV Mask Liners

Sunset Healthcare Solutions has added KidZzzs, the first mask liners pre-cut specifically for pediatric noninvasive ventilation (NIV).

Public Health

Predicting BPD in Preterm Infants via Machine Learning

Analyzing respiratory patterns through machine learning models improved early identification of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration

Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.

Smoking

FDA Campaign Prevents 444,000 Youth From Starting E-cigarette Use

New research shows "The Real Cost" educational efforts blocked millions in illegal e-cigarette sales and shifted youth attitudes toward nicotine addiction.

Healthcare & Policy

NASA Satellite Data Helps Counties Monitor Air Pollution

NASA satellite-derived data can quantify particle pollution in the nearly 80% of US counties that lack ground-based monitors.