Respiratory

Noninvasive respiratory supports have become essential in the management of critically ill patients, especially those experiencing acute respiratory failure.

Between November 2020 and June 2022, the United States conducted predeparture COVID-19 testing for nearly 24,000 refugees.

Urinary volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may offer a non-invasive way to predict chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk, according to new findings from a national observational study using NHANES data.

National surveillance data has found that individuals who experienced adverse childhood events (ACEs) face significantly higher odds of developing long-term COVID symptoms.

An artificial intelligence tool trained on digital pathology slides has demonstrated clinical-grade accuracy for detecting EGFR mutations in lung adenocarcinoma and significantly reduced reliance on molecular testing, according to results from a large-scale real-world deployment study.

Women with asthma, especially those with active symptoms during delivery, face higher risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and cesarean delivery, according to a large population-based study of over 430,000 pregnancies in Canada.

A new study has found that while concurrent bacteremia remains rare among children under 5 hospitalized with viral lower respiratory tract infections (VLRTIs), several clinical markers significantly increase the risk, especially in the youngest patients.

Early-life exposure to phthalates and bisphenols may increase the risk of asthma, wheezing, and rhinitis in children under five, according to a new pooled analysis of over 5,000 participants.