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Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

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Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

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Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

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Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

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Updated on:November 28,2023 19

Tirzepatide: The First Drug to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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First integrated human lung cell atlas provides insights into lung diseases

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung is published inNature Medicineon June 8. Revealing the great d

Updated on: January 04,2024 8

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byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung is published inNature Medicineon June 8. Revealing the great d

Updated on:January 04,2024 8

CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

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CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

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Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Updated on: January 02,2024 19

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Updated on:January 02,2024 19

Las 10 diferencias entre neumonía y bronquitis

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Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the

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Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

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