Chronic high carbon dioxide levels in the blood associated with more hospitalizations and death
Patients with obesity are especially at risk.
June 22, 2021 10:23 AM
Lungs and Breathing
Deep Learning Algorithm Detects Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome with Expert-Level Accuracy
The algorithm analyzes chest x-rays to detect this common, but under-recognized, critical illness syndrome.
May 25, 2021 2:51 PM
Vaping Marijuana Associated with More Symptoms of Lung Damage than Vaping or Smoking Nicotine
Research says vaping cannabis may cause worse respiratory issues than e-cigarettes or smoking cigarettes or marijuana alone.
March 24, 2021 5:00 AM
Subset of COVID-19 Patients Have Increased Bleeding Risk
A new potential biomarker raises concerns over the current standard for treating COVID-19 induced blood clots with high dose blood thinners.
February 01, 2021 5:00 AM
National Research Effort Discovers Relationship Between Inflammation, Metabolism and Scleroderma Scarring
Study finds NAD+ break down leads to multi organ scarring, providing now a previously undiscovered pathogenic role of the enzyme CD38 in disease scarring.
January 19, 2021 9:37 AM
COVID-19 Deaths Really Are Different. But Best Practices for ICU Care Should Still Apply
Examination of specific cause of death in critically ill coronavirus patients shows importance of evidence-based care – and the risks if hospitals are too overwhelmed to follow them.
January 14, 2021 3:16 PM