ARDS
abbreviation
ARDS
American
[ay-ahr-dee-es]
/ ˈeɪˈɑrˈdiˈɛs /
abbreviation
Pathology.
Ards
British
/ ɑːdz /
noun
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There is not a clear reason on why specific people with a severe respiratory illness may develop ARDS, while others may not, but researchers in this study were looking to find that answer.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024
Another major concern when a person has a cardiac arrest is damage to the lungs, a severe injury called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
This type of scarring can occur in chronic lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or as a result of severe lung damage in a condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2022
The first lessons: The coronavirus wasn’t causing typical ARDS, and patients consequently needed gentler ventilation than normal, for longer than usual.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2020
The first lessons: The coronavirus wasn’t causing typical ARDS, and patients consequently needed gentler ventilation than normal.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2020
The King is visiting Ards Allotments, which was founded by Maurice Patton after watching him visit an allotment on the news more than 20 years ago.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
And it currently has representation on only two councils – Belfast and in the neighbouring Ards and North Down area.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
Members of the public have been warned by Ards and North Down council about the pest control programme, which began on Thursday.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
UUP councillor for Ards and North Down Peter Wray told Good Morning Ulster everyone was "delighted this whole situation that started on Thursday has come to an end".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2024
On an occasion Tom, with several fellow-pupils, went on a walking tour during the Easter holidays over the Ards peninsula.
From Thomas Andrews Shipbuilder by Shan F. Bullock
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