What You Need To Know About Nipah Virus, Which Is Currently Surging In South Asia

For those that do survive the virus, it is noted that they often have long term neurological sequelae, including the ...
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ROX index in acute hypoxic respiratory failure predicts high-flow nasal cannula outcomes

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Capturing ROX index during the first 12 hours of high-flow nasal cannula therapy yielded favorable sensitivity ...
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What to Know About Myasthenic Crisis Symptoms

A myasthenic crisis is a serious complication of myasthenia gravis. It causes respiratory failure, which is a life threatening condition. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition that causes ...
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Management of Respiratory Failure in the Emergency Department

Credit: Getty Images A 65-year-old White man is brought in by EMS for worsening shortness of breath over the previous 2 days, cough producing purulent sputum, and fever of 103°F. A 65-year-old White ...
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TMP-SMX Linked to Higher 30-Day Respiratory Failure Risk in Adolescents and Young Adults

Adolescents and young adults on TMP-SMX have a higher 30-day risk of acute respiratory failure than those on amoxicillin or cephalosporins. The study supports the FDA's warning about TMP-SMX, with ...
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CDC: Chronic lower respiratory diseases rank sixth on 2022 top causes of death

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diseases of the heart topped the 2022 list, and chronic lower respiratory diseases occupied the sixth spot. In ...