Does COVID-19 really cause ARDS?
https://youtu.be/k9GYTc53r2o Opinion from the field: I am a physician Cameron Kyle-Sidell has been working at the bedside of COVID-19 patients…
Heart & Lung
Pop-up tent to protect NHS staff
Innovative ‘pop-up tent’ could be latest line of defence for frontline NHS staff treating patients with COVID-19 A disposable plastic…
Online support hub for post-COVID breathlessness
Charities launch online support hub for people with post-COVID breathlessness Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have launched a…
UEA launches project to 3D print ventilator parts & masks
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have launched a project to 3D print ventilator parts, masks and other critical…
Mercury can Attenuate the Beneficial health Effects of Fish
Higher serum long-chain omega-3 fatty acid concentration, a marker for fish consumption, was beneficially associated with cardiac performance in middle-aged…
Link between Indoor Air Pollution and Respiratory Problems in Children
There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and…
Ban on Smoking in Cars Cut Child Exposure to Cigarette Smoke
A public ban on smoking in cars in England and Wales has led to fewer children being exposed to cigarette…
Research in Sheep Suggests Possible Early Test for Fetal Heart Health
Changes in heart rate, due to low oxygen conditions, experienced by the fetus during pregnancy, could be used to predict…
Bionic Pacemaker Slows Progression of Heart Failure
Using brain circuits made in silicon, scientists have alleviated symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body’s natural heart rhythm.…
Simple Blood Test Could Better Predict Kidney Disease & Cardiovascular Risk
Researchers have found a better way to test for kidney disease using a simple blood test that is affordable and…