The adjusted OR for ARDS associated with each 5 mcg increase in adiponectin was 1.11 (95 % CI 1.00, 1.23, p value 0.048) in a multivariable model including age, BMI, diabetes, history of chronic liver disease, pulmonary source of infection, and shock at the time of admission (Table 3). The gene discussed is ADIPOQ; the disease is acute respiratory distress syndrome.