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Review
. 2023 Apr 24;13(9):1528.
doi: 10.3390/diagnostics13091528.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; A Review of Recent Updates and a Glance into the Future

Husayn F Ramji  1   2 , Maida Hafiz  3 , Hiba Hammad Altaq  4 , Syed Talal Hussain  4 , Fawad Chaudry  4
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Review

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; A Review of Recent Updates and a Glance into the Future

Husayn F Ramji et al. Diagnostics (Basel). .

Abstract

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a rapidly progressive form of respiratory failure that accounts for 10% of admissions to the ICU and is associated with approximately 40% mortality in severe cases. Despite significant mortality and healthcare burden, the mainstay of management remains supportive care. The recent pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 has re-ignited a worldwide interest in exploring the pathophysiology of ARDS, looking for innovative ideas to treat this disease. Recently, many trials have been published utilizing different pharmacotherapy targets; however, the long-term benefits of these agents remain unknown. Metabolomics profiling and stem cell transplantation offer strong enthusiasm and may completely change the outlook of ARDS management in the near future.

Keywords: acute respiratory distress syndrome; gut-lung microbiome; mesenchymal stem cell transplantation; metabolomics; pharmacotherapy in ARDS.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Figure 1
The concept of “Omics” in scientific research. Metabolomics is the newest addition, focusing on analyzing low molecular weight compounds. DNA = Deoxyribonucleic acid, RNA = Ribonucleic acid.
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