Medical research
Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments
Researchers are passionate about their fields of study for a variety of reasons. For Satish Madala, his focus on asthma is deeply personal.
Jan 29, 2024
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News tagged with critical care
Health informatics
App enhances nurses' care coordination competency for critically ill patients
To improve the care coordination competency of nurses involved in the management of critically ill patients on life support, an electronic app—NCCCS—was developed by Associate Professor Chie Takiguchi of Toho University ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues
A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated health impacts.
Jan 3, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Alcohol abuse increases sensitivity of coronavirus infection
Lung airway cells of people with alcohol use disorder developed "enhanced inflammation" three days after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study from Emory University School ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Medical research
Choice of intravenous fluid therapy could improve survival in critically ill patients
Results of a new meta-analysis show that intravenous fluid (IV) therapy using balanced solutions rather than commonly used saline can reduce the risk of in-hospital death of critically ill patients by 4%.
Nov 30, 2023
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Health informatics
Understanding survival factors in critically ill patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a widely used advanced life support procedure that provides cardiac and respiratory support to critically ill patients. ECMO use has been increasing exponentially over the last ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study could potentially lead to new combination treatments for early-stage lung cancers
One of the hallmarks of cancer cell development is its dependence on sugar, especially glucose, to grow and divide. Scientists have long been studying how to restrict or block this process that promotes tumor growth, called ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Surgery
Frailty status in older adults associated with more adverse events after surgery
A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that frailty is associated with higher rates of death and major morbidity after surgery.
Nov 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anxiety sensitivity impacts care for ICU patients during and after hospitalization: Study
Clinicians need to have a better understanding of the potential impact of patients' anxiety sensitivity, or "fear of fear," according to an article published in the American Journal of Critical Care.
Nov 1, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Assessing symptoms in older adults after critical illness
Older adults who survive a critical illness, such as sepsis or respiratory failure, often have symptoms that restrict activities, but little is known about how these symptoms change over time or compare with those prior to ...
Oct 31, 2023
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