Respiratory Therapy

A recent cruise ship outbreak of the Andes hantavirus strain underscores the potential for silent spread and severe respiratory complications in travel networks.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Human-to-Human Transmission

A newly discovered biological process protects liver cells from protein buildup in patients with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Polymerized Protein Response: Scientists identified a cellular fail-safe that allows liver cells to tolerate misfolded proteins, explaining why only a subset of patients with alpha-1-an...

Use of virtual care services appears to be a substitute for in-person visits rather than a driver of additional medical costs, according to new data.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Cost Stability: Researchers found that the expansion of telemedicine during and after the COVID-19 pandemic did not result in a statistically significant increase i...

A patient with advanced lung cancer and interstitial lung disease received a double-lung transplant through a clinical trial at Northwestern Medicine.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: DREAM Clinical Trial: Northwestern Medicine is utilizing a specialized double-lung transplant protocol for patients with advanced lung cancer who have exhausted ot...

The Draeger Evita V800 is designed to improve clinical workflows and support lung protection for patients of all ages.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Versatile Patient Care: The ventilation system is designed to support various acuity levels across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. Streamlined Interface: The devi...