Pulmonology & Critical Care
Testing Equipment Devised to Relieve Pandemic Shortage
The PytuTester developed bycritical care physicians and bioengineers enables testing of DIY ventilators in low-resource countries.
Can Fish Oil Influence Smoking Habits During Pregnancy?
Researchers pilot fish oil in efforts to lower smoking rates and achieve better outcomes for babies.
Ravages and Red Herrings in COVID-19 Survivors
Radiological chest imaging answers some questions in the aftermath of COVID-19, yet clear predictive patterns remain elusive.
Depression Persistent After ICU Delirium
Analysis tracks depression in the ICU, confirming the lingering adverse impact of delirium on mental health and cognitive function.
Niche Role for New Miniature VAD
Percutaneous Impella implantation introduced for eligible pediatric patients in select centers.
EEG Monitoring Reflects Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Actionable insights are gathered on patients with and without outward signs of delirium.
Does Awake Prone Positioning Improve COVID-19 Outcomes?
Study finds recommended intervention may not be beneficial for non-intubated patients.
Lung Surgeon Reimagines ECMO for Chronic Lung Disease Patients
Vanderbilt team is working to improve options for patients with COPD.
ECMO Access Means Survival for Some with Severe COVID-19
Study shows importance of adequate health system resources for treating qualified patients.
Team Seeks Solutions to Chronic Disease Disparities
Research collaborative to address chronic diseases and social factors affecting African Americans and Latinos.
Respiratory Microbiome’s Role in COVID-19 Severity
New research is detailing the role of the upper respiratory tract microbiome in susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2.