The extensive pulmonary alveolar and capillary networks make the lungs highly susceptible
to cell and tissue injury from pathogens or toxic environmental agents present either in the …

Objectives To describe hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) activation and the role of
glucocorticoids in immune modulation during critical illness, and to review clinical trials of …

Since last December, the outbreak of 2019-nCoV in Wuhan has caused ever-increasing
attention and public panic all over the world. Up to February 9, 2020, 40,171 patients had …

Background Persistent acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
excessive fibroproliferation, ongoing inflammation, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and a …

Context.—No pharmacological therapeutic protocol has been found effective in modifying
the clinical course of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and mortality remains …

To better define the epidemiology of postinjury multiple organ failure (MOF), we
prospectively evaluated 457 high-risk trauma patients who survived more than 48 hours …

Integrating basic and clinical research on the biophysical and physiological functions of
pulmonary surfactants, this practical reference presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on …

Objective: To test the sepsis marker procalcitonin (PCT) for its applicability to discriminate
between septic and nonseptic causes of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) …

Conclusions Lung protective ventilator strategy is the first therapy found to improve outcome
in ARDS. Trials of prone ventilation and fluid restriction in ARDS and corticosteroids in late …

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of post-COVID-19 pulmo... : Medicine Clinical
characteristics and outcomes of post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis: A case-control study …