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Blood biomarkers offer hope for early detection of interstitial lung disease

UVA Health lung researchers are developing a promising approach to detecting patients at risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD), an increasingly common condition that is a leading reason for lung transplants.

10 Oct 2025

Prehabilitation program for older adults shows potential to improve postoperative outcomes

A pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a prehabilitation program that combines physical therapy, nutrition, and mindset support in the weeks leading up to major elective surgery is feasible and has the potential to improve postoperative outcomes.

7 Oct 2025

Evaluating AI systems for motivational interviewing in chronic disease management

Changing health habits – like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments – is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

3 Oct 2025

Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin-the active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms-which could lead to new paths forward for pain and mental health management options.

2 Oct 2025

New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment

When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list of questions: Does the patient have an infection? If so, is it bacterial or viral? Do they require treatment? Can the patient recover at home safely or do they need to be hospitalized?

30 Sep 2025

Resuscitation Care Units improve efficiency, documentation and reimbursement costs for hospitals

Resuscitation Care Units (RCUs) provide intensive, comprehensive and immediate medical care for critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac arrest, requiring specialized monitoring and rapid intervention from a multidisciplinary team.

29 Sep 2025

Frontline clinicians report trauma patterns in Gaza exceeding previous warzones

A British led study published by The BMJ today provides detailed data on the pattern and severity of traumatic injuries and medical conditions seen by international healthcare workers deployed to Gaza during the ongoing military invasion.

25 Sep 2025

FAU study explores how a new drug may help treat PTSD and its common companions

About 12 million adults in the United States are affected by PTSD, impacting between 4% and 8% of the adult population – and up to 30% of military personnel and veterans.

24 Sep 2025

Machine learning unlocks blood test secrets for spinal cord injury

Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict the severity of an injury and even provide insights into mortality after spinal cord damage, according to a recent University of Waterloo study.

23 Sep 2025

Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs. So far, there have been no concrete options for treating this malformation with medication.

22 Sep 2025

Study sheds light on how inadequate sleep in teens can contribute to cycles of violence

Mass General Brigham study also finds link to violent behaviors such as carrying a weapon, highlighting the vicious cycle between lack of sleep and violence.

22 Sep 2025

New guideline improves nutritional care for neonates with enterostomy

Enterostomy is a vital intervention for many congenital developmental abnormalities and acquired gastrointestinal conditions in neonates.

19 Sep 2025

Music therapy improves patient experience and outcomes in the cardiac ICU

Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking place September 18-20 in Mexico City.

18 Sep 2025

CHEST advocacy prompts major changes in COPD ventilation coverage

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) announces a critical milestone in its long-standing advocacy to ensure patients with COPD receive timely access to the most appropriate noninvasive ventilation (NIV) therapies.

17 Sep 2025

Radiation from medical imaging linked to higher blood cancer risk in children

A study led by UC San Francisco and UC Davis has concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children.

17 Sep 2025

Neurons play a key role in reducing lung inflammation in pulmonary fibrosis

Researchers at the University of Calgary studying a lethal lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis have found neurons, which were known to help detect pain, are also critical for reducing harmful lung inflammation that leads to the disease.

16 Sep 2025

Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs.

16 Sep 2025

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060.

16 Sep 2025

AI tool SeeMe detects hidden signs of consciousness in brain injury patients

A new study published in Nature Communications Medicine led by neurosurgery researchers Sima Mofakham, PhD, and Chuck Mikell, MD, of the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University, provides clinicians with data about the path to consciousness after traumatic brain injury (TBI) that may help pave the way for more personalized and effective patient care strategies in critical care and rehabilitation settings.

12 Sep 2025

High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases a sensitive marker of inflammation

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products – like soda, snacks and processed meats – packed with additives and stripped of nutrients.

9 Sep 2025

Critical Care News and Research

Blood biomarkers offer hope for early detection of interstitial lung disease

Prehabilitation program for older adults shows potential to improve postoperative outcomes

Evaluating AI systems for motivational interviewing in chronic disease management

Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin

New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment

Resuscitation Care Units improve efficiency, documentation and reimbursement costs for hospitals

Frontline clinicians report trauma patterns in Gaza exceeding previous warzones

FAU study explores how a new drug may help treat PTSD and its common companions

Machine learning unlocks blood test secrets for spinal cord injury

Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Study sheds light on how inadequate sleep in teens can contribute to cycles of violence

New guideline improves nutritional care for neonates with enterostomy

Music therapy improves patient experience and outcomes in the cardiac ICU

CHEST advocacy prompts major changes in COPD ventilation coverage

Radiation from medical imaging linked to higher blood cancer risk in children

Neurons play a key role in reducing lung inflammation in pulmonary fibrosis

Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

AI tool SeeMe detects hidden signs of consciousness in brain injury patients

High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases a sensitive marker of inflammation

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