The Woodstock Hospital is shining a light on its respiratory services this week in honour of National Respiratory Therapy Week. WOODSTOCK – Its National Respiratory Therapy Week and Woodstock Hospital is celebrating the occasion. Michael Holcombe, Manager of Cardio-Respiratory with Woodstock Hospital, says that the week is meant to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work […]

Community recurs as a theme in the life of Herman Taylor, MD ’80. Early on, it came to him by chance, for he was part of a family and a church that were close and supportive. Later, as a first-year student at HMS, it came to him by circumstance in the form of life-long friendships, […]

this physiotherapy It helps us treat physical ailments through physical exercise, manual labor, and technological therapy.However, we often associate this with our adulthood, but this is an area of health science that should Accompany us for lifeeven when we were babies. Although a pediatrician can actually diagnose most problems and illnesses early on, a review […]

The city of Bengaluru is currently experiencing a surge in respiratory infections, with doctors reporting an increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among both children and adults. These infections are characterized by a persistent cough and lingering fatigue, and often resemble symptoms of bronchitis. Dr. Sachin Kumar, a senior consultant in pulmonology and […]

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and progressive lung disease that affects thousands of people worldwide and about seven thousand in Chile. At our institute we strive to provide the best possible care to patients facing this condition. Since 2006, the National Thorax Institute has established itself as the leading national center for the care of […]

The inner chambers of a salt mountain might not sound like the most obvious choice for a holiday. But there’s something about this physiotherapy centre in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic which keeps visitors coming back. Officially part of Azerbaijan on the edge of eastern Europe, though physically separated by Armenia, Nakhichevan is rich in natural […]

Bengaluru: The city is seeing a surge in respiratory infections. More cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are being reported among children as well as adults, say doctors. Cough that refuses to go and fatigue that lingers long after illness are some of the distinguishing features of this round of infections, they point out.Patients tend […]

Operating in a post-COVID-19 environment has ushered us into uncharted territories in business operations and clinical care. It feels as though a colossal “reset” button has been pressed, making us reevaluate and adapt to ensure survival. In the realm of respiratory equipment and its associated clinical care, numerous challenges await resolution. We find ourselves grappling […]

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See inside the salt mountain where people travel from all over the world to stay and breathe deep. ADVERTISEMENT The inner chambers of a salt mountain might not sound like the most obvious choice for a holiday. But there’s something about this physiotherapy centre in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic which keeps visitors coming back. Officially […]

TUCUMCARI — Quay County voters will decide in the Nov. 7 election whether to continue a longstanding sales-tax subsidy for Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari. The ballot issue would renew a one-eighth-cent gross receipts tax that would be used for the hospital’s operations and maintenance. The tax generates about $200,000 a year for the hospital […]

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Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide.1 The overall prevalence is approximately 14.3% in men and 7.6% in women over 30, with an increasing incidence.2 The high number of cases, the rapidly increasing incidence of COPD, and the associated severe socio-economic impacts require more effective and affordable treatment […]

OHIO — Lung cancer isn’t the only health condition caused by tobacco. Nearly 12.5 million American adults suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the American Lung Association, Ohio is among the 11 states with the highest prevalence. What You Need To Know Ohio is […]

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – Wallace Community College-Dothan invited Wiregrass area first graders to its campus to introduce them to the superheroes of the health field. The Health Sciences Simulation Clinic is a hands-on experience for all the students involved- both in elementary school and community college. Students majoring in any of the health sciences at […]

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Chronic lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and interstitial lung disease, affect millions of people worldwide. Managing these conditions effectively is crucial for patients’ quality of life and overall well-being. One of the key tools in diagnosing and monitoring chronic lung diseases is spirometry, a non-invasive pulmonary function test. […]

At NYU Langone’s Tracheal and Bronchial Disorders Treatment Program, our team of specialists manages conditions of the trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, and the bronchi, which are the two major airways leading from the trachea to the lungs. Our doctors are renowned experts in the use of minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery to manage tracheobronchomalacia […]

Maiqui Pineda and Robi Domingo. Image: Instagram/@maiquip_ Maiqui Pineda, fiancée of TV host Robi Domingo, has been undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation program to help her learn “how to breathe again,” after she developed a lung disease caused by her rare autoimmune illness. Pineda disclosed that she has been diagnosed with some form of interstitial lung disease […]

Respiratory services aren’t being captured correctly after MDS changes took effect. Credit: Sneksy/Getty Images More than two weeks into dealing with a large-scale update to the Minimum Data Set, providers continue to grapple with a range of coding concerns, including an inability of some software systems to capture respiratory therapy services. Software conflicts are leading […]

















