From Berlin to Global: The Need for Syndromic Definitions of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

The article focuses on the importance of syndromic definitions, particularly in the context of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), emphasizing the need for periodic revisions to advance care and research. Topics include contrasting cases of pneumonia, the historical evolution of ARDS definitions, and the intertwined relationship between clinical care and research progress in identifying patient groups with shared signs and symptoms for prognostic and therapeutic advancements.