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Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases

Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respirat

Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respirat
Emergency department screening more than doubles detection of syphilis cases

Emergency department screening more than doubles detection of syphilis cases

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesRapid testing items for syphilis (bottom right); a colorized electron micrograph of Treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause syphili

Emergency department screening more than doubles detection of syphilis cases

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesRapid testing items for syphilis (bottom right); a colorized electron micrograph of Treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause syphili
Black patients less likely to receive diagnostic testing in emergency department, finds study

Black patients less likely to receive diagnostic testing in emergency department, finds study

by Elana GotkineBlack patients are less likely than White patients with a nonspecific diagnosis of interest to receive related diagnostic testing in the emergency department, according to a study&nbsp

Black patients less likely to receive diagnostic testing in emergency department, finds study

by Elana GotkineBlack patients are less likely than White patients with a nonspecific diagnosis of interest to receive related diagnostic testing in the emergency department, according to a study&nbsp
Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: Patrick Porto from PexelsWhether you enjoy chocolate milk regularly, as a weekend treat, or as an occasional dose of childhood nostalgia, it prob

Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: Patrick Porto from PexelsWhether you enjoy chocolate milk regularly, as a weekend treat, or as an occasional dose of childhood nostalgia, it prob
Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

by Lori SolomonEarly withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 inJAMA Network Open.Graeme Hoit, M

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

by Lori SolomonEarly withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 inJAMA Network Open.Graeme Hoit, M
Focused rounds address central line–associated bloodstream infection risks

Focused rounds address central line–associated bloodstream infection risks

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: American Association of Critical-Care NursesCentral catheter rounds serve as an important adjunct to bundles designed to prevent central l

Focused rounds address central line–associated bloodstream infection risks

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: American Association of Critical-Care NursesCentral catheter rounds serve as an important adjunct to bundles designed to prevent central l
Hibernation mechanism found in ICU patients with diaphragm contractile weakness due to mechanical ventilation

Hibernation mechanism found in ICU patients with diaphragm contractile weakness due to mechanical ventilation

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diaphragm is the most important breathing muscle. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC have found a new mechanism explaining

Hibernation mechanism found in ICU patients with diaphragm contractile weakness due to mechanical ventilation

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diaphragm is the most important breathing muscle. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC have found a new mechanism explaining
Study finds sex bias in emergency department pain management

Study finds sex bias in emergency department pain management

byHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals a significant sex bias in pain management at emergency departments, showing that female patients are consist

Study finds sex bias in emergency department pain management

byHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals a significant sex bias in pain management at emergency departments, showing that female patients are consist
Using AI to help address aggression in the ED

Using AI to help address aggression in the ED

by Edith Cowan University,Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay from PexelsArtificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program

Using AI to help address aggression in the ED

by Edith Cowan University,Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay from PexelsArtificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program
Researchers identify cause of serious brain bleeding condition in premature newborns

Researchers identify cause of serious brain bleeding condition in premature newborns

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals insights that could lead to new tre

Researchers identify cause of serious brain bleeding condition in premature newborns

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals insights that could lead to new tre