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…
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,…
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…
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…
Rising complexity in pediatric hospitalizations highlights urgent workforce and policy needs
A new national analysis shows that over the past two decades, inpatient care for children with complex chronic…
Artificial intelligence improves diagnosis of invisible airway blockages
Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can spot hard-to-see objects…
People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…
How sighing is actually good for your health
Let it out — your exasperation could have an upside. There are lots of things that make us sigh…
Louisiana took months to sound alarm after two babies died in whooping cough outbreak
When there’s an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, state health officials typically take certain steps to alert residents…
A parent’s guide to manage pediatric respiratory illnesses during the virus season
As we head deeper into fall and toward the holiday season, your little one may start to exhibit…
New insights explain the mechanics behind deep breaths and lung relief
More than half of all premature babies born before the 28th week of pregnancy develop respiratory distress syndrome…
Artificial intelligence enhances safety and precision in pediatric anesthesia
Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery…