Acupuncture may help ICU patients recover faster
As ICU survival improves, researchers are exploring whether acupuncture could become a low-risk, evidence-informed add-on to critical care,…
COVID 19 vaccination protects pregnant people and their babies
Pregnant people who received a COVID-19 vaccine were far less likely to experience severe illness or deliver their…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
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…
This Cheap Heartburn Medication Could Save Hospitals Millions
Image credits: Arseny Togulev. The Intensive Care Unit is the most expensive real estate in a hospital. In…
Champion apprentice jockey, 20, battles for survival in intensive care after horrific late-night crash | International Sports News
Joe Leavy. Image via: Getty Images Champion apprentice jockey Joe Leavy is fighting through the most serious challenge…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
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…
Machine learning unlocks blood test secrets for spinal cord injury
Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict…