Medical Fiction: Darko and Toaster Tim – A Dance With the Devil
This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw”...
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The Bidirectional Association Between Psoriasis & OSA
With psoriasis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sharing various comorbidities and having a common...
Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get the Trump Treatment? It’s OK to Ask
If you or a loved one has COVID-19, here’s what to consider before seeking experimental treatments.
Covid-19: First Case of Reinfection Reported In U.S.—May Have Implications for Vax Dev
Five cases of reinfection have now been reported worldwide The first confirmed case of Covid-19 reinfection has been identified in the United States, marking the fifth documented case of reinfection worldwide since the beginning...
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for ARDS
Although treatment outcomes for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remain controversial, treatment with bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) has shown positive outcomes. However, the safety of MSCs in...
Non-Invasive Ventilation vs. Oxygen Therapy for Preoxygenation
In patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, preoxygenation is given before intubation. Non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy are both routinely used for preoxygenation, but their safety...
Effects of Saline or Albumin Fluid Bolus in Resuscitation
Resuscitation refers to the process of correcting physiological disorders in acutely ill patients. Fluid resuscitation is the recommended management of shock; however, it is associated with increased mortality. This study aims...
Blood Eosinophils and Combination Therapy for COPD
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), therapies containing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and baseline blood eosinophil count are known to be associated with a lower rate of exacerbations. This study aims...
E-Cig Use Among Kids Declining, but 3.6 Million Are Still Regular Vapers
And business is booming despite regulations Despite a new report from the CDC and the FDA that shows a significant decline in vaping among children and teens, the FDA said in a statement that the agency “remains very...
Hearing Loss Screening in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Evidence indicates that treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) often includes antimicrobial therapy...
AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Halted by Adverse Event Report
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E-Cigarettes No Better Than Other Smoking Cessation Methods
PATH study shows e-cigs may even contribute to continued nicotine dependence E-cigarettes may not help smokers quit smoking and may even contribute to continued dependence on nicotine, with more than half of e-cigarette users...
