A weighted lottery designed to increase access to the antiviral drug remdesivir during the May-July 2020 COVID-19 surge led to more equitable distribution of the medication, according to research at ATS 2021.
Forgoing oxygen supplementation would help reduce an unnecessary intervention and likely reduce health-care costs, a new study suggests.
A young physician tested positive for the coronavirus in early July and died Sept. 19, after spending over two months working in the hospital.
A new study provides evidence of the causal link between long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution and premature death.
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A medical team has used 3D printing and virtual reality to produce an exact model of the airway of a 7-year-old girl in order to prepare for an operation to remove part of her lung.
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Researchers have developed a membrane that can be attached to a regular N95 mask and replaced when needed.
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Healthcare providers are increasingly interested in the role of ECMO to support critically ill patients in the current pandemic.
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The ATS has issued the first official clinical practice guideline for sarcoidosis, which includes recommendations for diagnosis and detection.
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As coronavirus cases surge in the United States with estimates that 5% of COVID-19 patients will need intensive care, US hospitals may quickly consume their limited supply of critical care beds and equipment.
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RT Magazine is gathering data on how the industry’s healthcare professionals are staying informed on COVID-19 and other medical news.
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The American Association for Respiratory Care has published a scope of practice for advanced practice respiratory therapists (APRT).
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Elevated testosterone levels are associated with a reduced risk of asthma in women, new research shows.
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A recent article published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology looks at how machine learning and artificial intelligence could change the way asthma patients receive care.
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New research shows that pulmonary hypertension prompted by exercise can predict survival rates in certain patients.
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A study by researchers at Baptist Medical Center–Jacksonville found that a targeted intervention implemented within its RT department successfully prevented respiratory device-related pressure injuries in acutely ill patients.
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