The emotional strain on parents and other caregivers faced with deciding whether a tracheotomy is the best treatment for their child is hard to measure. The latest clinical practice guideline from the American Thoracic Society aims to give clinicians and parents/caregivers a way forward so they can navigate difficult decisions to ensure better outcomes for young patients. The guideline was published early online today, Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have developed a groundbreaking, battery-free wearable patch that could help detect skin cancer earlier and more accurately, potentially saving lives by making screening more accessible and less invasive. 

A study published in the journal CABI One Health has revealed major inequalities in One Health research.

The new study, which sheds light on global trends in One Health research over the past decade, has found that the volume of research labelled ‘One Health’ has increased exponentially since 2018, and Europe, Asia and Africa have experienced the most marked growth in originating research.

A new study from Avicenna University Hospital in Marrakesh demonstrates that the plethysmographic perfusion index (PPI), a non-invasive measure derived from standard pulse oximeters, can help guide fluid therapy in critically ill patients with acute circulatory failure. Using a 500-mL fluid challenge in 50 ICU patients, researchers found that changes in PPI after the bolus accurately identified those likely to benefit from additional fluids, offering a low-cost, accessible tool for safer resuscitation.