PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

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A few days ago, I celebrated the five-year anniversary of the first of my two spontaneous pneumothoraces, a result of pulmonary sarcoidosis. I can’t believe it’s been five years, but I’m happy to celebrate. By all accounts, I’m stable and doing fairly well. About eight months after my first pneumothorax, it happened again in my […]

The spinal cord lesion that causes paraplegia is underlying the first thoracic vertebra (T1). It differs from quadriplegia, which affects all four limbs and occurs in cases of cervical spinal cord injury. Paraplegia: etymology of the term Paraplegia (accent on the ‘i’) is a word derived from the Greek παραπληγία, composed of παρα- (‘para’ meaning […]

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Beginning this fall, Idaho State University will offer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree for respiratory therapists currently working in the field. The program, offered by the College of Technology, is delivered entirely in an online format, with the option for face-to-face interactive instruction. The goal of the program […]

Residents of Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley suffering from the long-term effects of coronavirus can seek assistance with their recovery thanks to Mersey Care’s Long COVID Service. Mersey Care’s Tier 3 Long COVID Assessment and Treatment Service is open in all four areas to help people who have had COVID-19. At clinics, people can […]

McDonough District Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program earned again a three-year recertification with the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification recognizes MDH’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. “Recertification is a badge of honor for the program signifying compliance with AACVPR and demonstrating the […]

New long-hauler COVID-19 symptoms are continuing to be reported and they’re more common in females, and possibly in younger patients, too, according to a Cleveland Clinic doctor. Two of the most common long-hauler symptoms seem to be fatigue and breathlessness, said Dr. Michael Ghobrial, medical director of Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Cleveland Clinic’s […]

Besides various advancements in technologies, cardiac surgeries are associated with various pulmonary and psychological consequences. In this article, we describe the case of an elderly female patient who presented to the emergency unit with complaints of severe chest pain, breathlessness, and sweating. She was diagnosed with triple vessel disease and underwent coronary artery bypass graft […]

A cough can be wet or dry. A dry cough is nonproductive and does not bring up fluid like mucus or phlegm. A wet, productive cough does bring up fluid. This article will go over the common causes of a wet or dry cough, what it means for a cough to be productive or nonproductive, […]

Empyema is the accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity which can be linked to lung abscesses, trauma, septicemia, or spinal osteomyelitis. It is usually caused by a lung infection that extends to the pleural space and causes pus to accumulate. Here, we present the case of a 70-year-old male who complained of dry cough […]

For a study, researchers sought to examine the effectiveness and viability of linear low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-LiESWT) as a penile rehabilitation technique for erectile dysfunction (ED) following bilateral nerve-sparing (NS) radical prostatectomy (RP). Inclusion criteria for a study comprised patients who had had bilateral NS RP (either radical retropubic prostatectomy or robot-assisted laparoscopic RP) […]

On Wednesday night the 2022 Gold Coast Titans NRLW side received their jerseys ahead of their Round 1 clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons. In a special evening, the side, lead by Head Coach Karyn Murphy, joined a group of corporate partners backing the Titans women’s side this season to discuss the season ahead […]

The global wearable medical devices market size reached a US$ 18.96 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 60.55 Billion by 2027, exhibiting at a CAGR of 22.2% during 2022-2027. Report Metric Historical: 2016-2021 Base Year: 2021 Forecast Year: 2022-2027 Wearable medical devices represent autonomous instruments that are non-invasively attached to the […]

The latest competent intelligence report published by WMR with the title “An increase in demand and Opportunities for Global Home Health Care Service Market 2022” provides a sorted image of the Home Health Care Service industry by analysis of research and information collected from various sources that have the ability to help the decision-makers in […]

About Us We LIVE, BREATHE and SLEEP Guwahati!Projected to be a smart city by 2025, Guwahati is a major port on the banks of Brahmaputra, the capital of Assam and the urban hub of the North East. This metropolitan city is growing leaps and bounds, and for its unparalleled pace of growth, comes the need […]

Postoperative hypoxia is a challenge for surgeons. With the advent of better anesthesia and minimal access surgical techniques, the incidence of postoperative hypoxia in elective cases has decreased. However, the incidence in life-saving emergency procedures still poses a possible threat, and cases seem under-reported. We report a series of five cases of postoperative hypoxia after […]

Some of the hallmark symptoms of a coronavirus infection (COVID-19) are issues in the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) and difficulty breathing. People with asthma do not necessarily have worse outcomes from COVID-19, but can you develop asthma after COVID-19? Can COVID-19 cause asthma? Asthma and COVID-19 Asthma affects the airways of the lungs. […]

Introduction Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective intervention for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is recommended in clinical guidelines worldwide.1 Outpatient group programs commonly run twice a week for 7–8 weeks and encompass comprehensive assessment followed by patient-tailored therapies including exercise training, education and behavior change.2 Level 1 evidence shows improvements in exercise […]

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that causes a persistent cough and excess phlegm, or sputum. It is a permanent condition that gets worse over time. It can be fatal. The bronchi dilate, usually irreversibly, and phlegm builds up. This leads to recurrent lung infections and lung damage. It can affect people with tuberculosis and cystic […]

Coughing is a natural reflex for clearing the throat and lungs of irritants. An occasional dry cough is rarely a cause for concern, but persistent coughing can indicate an underlying medical condition that may be more serious. A dry or sometimes tickly cough is a cough that does not bring up any phlegm or mucus. […]