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Researchers call for urgent measures to prevent hospitals from becoming infected with CRAB bacteria

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) was brought into the ICU, in Hangzhou, on multiple occasions as patients were admitted, creating a large 'reservoir' of the bacteria which contaminated beds and equipment.

9 May 2023

An evaluation of the timeliness of COVID-19 surveillance data sources and indicators

Researchers evaluated correlations and timeliness of COVID-19 surveillance data sources.

9 May 2023

TPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a rare neurological condition causing limbs to go limp, may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men, a review of data by UT Southwestern Medical Center endocrinologists shows.

8 May 2023

Did race/ethnicity disparities in severe COVID-19 outcomes persist in the era of vaccination?

Researchers evaluated whether race disparities in COVID-19 severity outcomes were persistent.

5 May 2023

Does stress increase biological age?

Researchers evaluated stress-induced biological age (BA) changes among mice and humans.

4 May 2023

Study examines the reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in children

Researchers characterized the children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 reinfection.

3 May 2023

After Idaho’s strict abortion ban, OB-gyns stage a quick exodus

At a brewery in this northern Idaho city, hundreds of people recently held a wake of sorts to mourn the closure of Sandpoint's only labor and delivery ward, collateral damage from the state's Republican-led effort to criminalize nearly all abortions.

2 May 2023

Study identifies immune signature to predict severe COVID-19 in cardiovascular patients

Research investigates whether the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection can be predicted by analyzing the immunophenotype in the blood of cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients.

1 May 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

Post-COVID quality of life: Study reveals long-term challenges for ICU patients

Study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of COVID-19 patients after hospitalization. The study found that HRQoL is limited in COVID-19 ICU patients 3- and 12-months post COVID-19 hospitalization, with significantly less improvement at 12-months compared to non-ICU patients. Mental disorders were common, highlighting the complexity of post-COVID-19 symptoms.

27 Apr 2023

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Study investigates the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and COVID-19 outcomes. The findings suggest that MVPA is directly associated with the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is mitigated after the completion of the COVID-19 vaccination primary series.

26 Apr 2023

To what extent did the UK's shielding policy protect clinically vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers evaluated the effects of the United Kingdom's (UK) shielding policy intervention.

26 Apr 2023

Trial recommends replacing skull section following surgery to treat brain hemorrhage

A major international trial has concluded that, where possible, surgeons should replace the removed section of the skull following surgery to treat a form of brain hemorrhage.

24 Apr 2023

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers documented surveillance across a network of 155 acute care hospitals in Canada between March 15, 2020, and May 28, 2022.

24 Apr 2023

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

In the United States, physicians in almost every specialty and role use antibiotics as part of their therapeutic armamentariums.

20 Apr 2023

Can SARS-CoV-2 infection cause diabetes?

This paper reports a population-based cohort study conducted in British Columbia, Canada, which found that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a higher risk of diabetes, particularly among those with severe COVID-19 disease.

19 Apr 2023

The effect of moderate intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease

Researchers assess the effect of moderate-intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease.

19 Apr 2023

Severe COVID-19 patients 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months

Patients with severe COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation are 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months compared to their peers without severe infection, according to research presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Apr 2023

Fewer resources associated with lower chances of survival after a cardiac arrest

Hospital inpatients have better prospects of surviving a cardiac arrest in large hospitals and well-resourced wards, and daytime cardiac arrests are also associated with better chances of survival, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows.

18 Apr 2023

UniSA nursing lecturer warns about sudden deafness after COVID-19 infection

A University of South Australia nursing lecturer has used her own COVID-19 experience to inform research into a little-known side effect of the virus – sudden deafness.

18 Apr 2023

Intensive Care News and Research

Researchers call for urgent measures to prevent hospitals from becoming infected with CRAB bacteria

An evaluation of the timeliness of COVID-19 surveillance data sources and indicators

TPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men

Did race/ethnicity disparities in severe COVID-19 outcomes persist in the era of vaccination?

Does stress increase biological age?

Study examines the reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in children

After Idaho’s strict abortion ban, OB-gyns stage a quick exodus

Study identifies immune signature to predict severe COVID-19 in cardiovascular patients

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Post-COVID quality of life: Study reveals long-term challenges for ICU patients

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

To what extent did the UK's shielding policy protect clinically vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Trial recommends replacing skull section following surgery to treat brain hemorrhage

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

Can SARS-CoV-2 infection cause diabetes?

The effect of moderate intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease

Severe COVID-19 patients 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months

Fewer resources associated with lower chances of survival after a cardiac arrest

UniSA nursing lecturer warns about sudden deafness after COVID-19 infection

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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