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Critical illness results in millions of deaths globally every year, many of which could be avoided with basic, life-saving care. Now, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden outlines a baseline bundle of care interventions that global experts agree should be available for all critically ill patients. The study, published in […]
Smaller is better when it comes to the flexible plastic endotracheal tubes placed in the windpipe to help patients breathe, say the medical professionals who treat vocal professionals. Endotracheal tubes, which come in a wide range of sizes, are placed in a process called intubation in ICU and trauma patients as well as in individuals […]
Aerosol generated by playing woodwind and brass instruments is less than that produced when vocalizing (speaking and singing) and is no different than a person breathing, new research has found. The findings, published online in the journal Aerosol Science and Technology, could be crucial to developing a roadmap for lifting COVID-19 restrictions in the performing […]
There are ways to breathe that promote health, and ways to breathe that deteriorate it, journalist James Nestor details in his book, "Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art." To breathe better right now, breathe through your nose, focus on your exhale, and choose foods that force you to chew. Visit Insider's homepage for […]
Harry Potter author JK Rowling says a breathing technique has helped her coronavirus-like respiratory symptoms, a claim that has been widely reported and shared on social media. Her tweet includes a video from a UK hospital doctor describing the technique, a type of controlled coughing. This involves taking six deep breaths and on the last […]
University of Iowa neuroscientists have identified a specific area of the brain involved in the loss of breathing that occurs during a seizure. The findings, published in JCI Insight on March 12, could have important implications for predicting, or even treating and preventing sudden unexpected death due to epilepsy (SUDEP). Although it has been known […]
Baby who stopped breathing survived after a cooling blanket lowered his temperature by 4°C Baby brought back to life in the back of an ambulance after he was REFRIGERATED: Newborn stopped breathing but survived after his temperature was lowered by 4°C using a cooling blanket Simon Meanwell was on a cooling blanket in a paediatric […]
It creeps up on you when you least expect it: the racing heart, strained breathing, full-body shakes and dreaded cold sweat. Yup, anxiety attacks can be seriously terrifying – no matter whether it’s a medical condition, a lost job, a bad break up or simply stress that’s to blame. The good news? There are a […]
When it comes to sleeping positions, most of us have a go-to. But your choice of snoozing situation might be impacting your overall health. In his book, A Life Less Stressed, Dr Ron Ehrlich outlines the five pillars of health and wellness that help us live happier, healthier and more resilient lives. And sleep tops this list. […]