Hello and Welcome to the seventh episode of The STEM POV!  We continue to discuss about The Science Behind COVID-19. In this episode Srikar (he's back) and Vamsi, along with Sri Middela and Dale Carreon, discuss about ARDS and also why death rates are catastrophic in the United States. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and bluish skin coloration. They dive deep into the connection between COVID and ARDS and how COVID can lead to ARDS. Stay tuned for the next episode and have a great day! Podcast edited by Srikar Velavarthipati. 

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