Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis
A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers…
Air pollution may be lowering global IQ and widening inequality, researchers warn
Scientists argue that fine particle pollution may be harming brain health and lowering cognitive potential worldwide, with modelling…
Prehospital emergency anesthesia with intubation saves lives of trauma patients
Trauma patients urgently requiring a breathing tube are more likely to survive if the tube is inserted before…
Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection
An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in…
Repeated exposure to aged vape plumes could negatively impact lung health
Electronic cigarettes – or vapes – can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health risks of…
Mask requirements at Maryland hospitals return amid rising flu cases
Experts warned amid the holiday season that fewer vaccinations and a new influenza variant swarming the region could…
Interdisciplinary project aims reduce noise exposure for premature children in neonatal care
Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers…
Etomidate proves safer than ketamine for emergency intubations
Doctors treating seriously ill patients in an emergency setting may want to give the sedative etomidate, rather than ketamine,…
Gary Brecka reveals his 6 free biohacks
You don’t have to be a billionaire to biohack your way to a longer life. “The most powerful…
Blinking suppression reveals how the brain filters speech in noisy environments
Blinking is a human reflex most often performed without thinking, like breathing. Although research on blinking is usually…
Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions
Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is frequently misdiagnosed or insufficiently treated, leading to a diminished quality of life and unnecessary…
Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers
Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called…