Category: Public Health

Public Health

COPD Patients Need More Education on Wildfire Smoke Risks

New research suggests COPD patients lack critical information and clinical guidance to manage respiratory risks during wildfire events.

Public Health

Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections

Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.

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

The Toll of Pediatric Long COVID

Children with long COVID report higher levels of fatigue and sleep disturbance than those with cancer or autism.

Smoking

One-Third of US Adults Say Marijuana Improves Sleep Quality

New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.

Healthcare & Policy

Microplastics May Intensify Immune Response to Common Allergens

New research suggests that microplastic particles can bind to allergens and carry them deeper into the respiratory system.