Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) can disrupt immune balance and worsen lung health. In a recent study, researchers from Korea exposed mice to PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 to examine their effects on lung inflammation and immune responses. The results showed elevated T_H2 cytokines and activation of the NRF2 pathway, contributing to allergic-type lung damage. These findings suggest that air pollution may promote asthma and chronic lung diseases by altering immune regulation and increasing oxidative stress.

Sepsis continues to cause nearly one in five deaths globally, with little improvement despite existing guidelines. This editorial explores why current efforts fall short and outlines future directions for research and care. Key areas include AI-based early detection, faster diagnostics, personalized treatments, and improved trial designs. By closing the gap between evidence and bedside practice, these strategies offer a path toward reducing sepsis deaths and advancing global critical care.

Scientists have developed and tested three vaccine candidates to protect pigs against Nipah virus - a deadly zoonotic disease with high fatality rates.

 In summary, the integration of AI and nursing is an inevitable trend. The only way to unleash the potential of AI and promote the nursing industry to realize high-quality development in the technological wave is to strengthen the humanistic roots, make up for the shortcomings of skills, and improve the ethical framework.