PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

Matt Paul Catalano/Unsplash Australia’s Omicron wave earlier this year was much larger than we thought, recent research has confirmed. We also heard Health Minister Mark Butler acknowledge Australia can expect a “very big wave” of people with long COVID over the next few years. Doctors and researchers have been warning about the growing threat of […]

Bananas may be beneficial for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They are potassium-rich and contain antioxidants and fiber. Other sources of these nutrients are berries and whole grains. COPD is a group of diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These conditions cause a blockage to the airflow and difficulty breathing. COPD affects millions […]

We are delighted to announce the 8th Biennial Seminar in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. For the first time, we will also be introducing our interactive short course scheduled for 1/2 day on 24 September. The short course offers three engaging modules with practical workshops to provide you with insights, tools […]

Patients who are hospitalized with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rarely receive post-acute pulmonary rehabilitation. But greater participation in rehab would improve these patients’ health and longevity. It could also result in net cost savings for healthcare systems, investigators contend. The researchers used an economic simulation model to estimate the cost-effectiveness of participation in pulmonary rehab […]

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. It accounts for about 80 to 85 percent of all lung cancer cases. Lung cancer occurs when tumors form in your lungs. Though more common, NSCLC is typically less aggressive than small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Still, some forms of NSCLC can […]

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare partnered June 23 with digital health company Wellinks to see if the tech platform can improve the health of patients being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. After leaving the hospital, participants in the study will have 16 weeks of access to Wellinks’ virtual pulmonary rehabilitation program that includes personalized health coaching […]

BreatheEasy (BE) Eastbourne is a support group which encourages good health and wellbeing for people who are suffering from asthma/chronic lung diseases. Activities run by the group include monthly support meetings, pulmonary rehabilitation exercise programmes, social activities and fitness classes. Sign up to our daily SussexWorld Today newsletter On Tuesday (June 21) BE held an […]

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) high-risk survivors experience long-term COVID-19 symptoms. Hence, these individuals require early and ubiquitous respiratory rehabilitation to avoid malnutrition. We report the case of a 93-year-old woman who recovered from moderate II severity (pneumonia requiring oxygen). The patient, after prolonged hospitalization, demonstrated low severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infectivity and […]

Research Highlights: In a study of more than 107,000 people eligible for cardiac rehabilitation programs, Asian, Black and Hispanic adults were significantly less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation programs compared to white adults. These differences in cardiac rehabilitation participation were seen at all income levels. The timeframe between hospital discharge and starting cardiac […]

Thrive’s short-term pulmonary rehab program leverages technology, like the OmniFlow™, for improving pulmonary endurance and respiratory function. NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Thrive Personalized Medical Rehabilitation offers a robust short-term pulmonary rehab care program at two of its skilled nursing facilities located in Lisle and Aurora: Thrive of Lisle and Thrive of Fox […]

Thrive’s short-term pulmonary rehab program leverages technology, like the OmniFlow™, for improving pulmonary endurance and respiratory function. NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Thrive Personalized Medical Rehabilitation offers a robust short-term pulmonary rehab care program at two of its skilled nursing facilities located in Lisle and Aurora: Thrive of Lisle and Thrive of Fox […]

With ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, the ordeal of U.S. hospitals packed with critically ill patients seems to be waning. Today, COVID long haulers represent the most pressing demand for care. (Getty Images) If you’re still coping with symptoms three months or more after being infected with COVID-19, you’re considered a COVID long-hauler. Post-COVID recovery clinics are […]

Background: Most of the acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are due to infections, mostly due to bacteria and viruses. There is a need to study the outcome of microbe-induced airway inflammation. Materials and methods: It is an observational follow-up study from the pulmonary medicine department of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences with the participation […]

Lung scraping, or thoracentesis, involves the removal of fluid or air from the space between the chest wall and the lungs. In some cases, doctors may perform the procedure on people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is not a standard treatment for COPD, but it may be necessary if a person has […]

Everybody Health and Leisure has been awarded a contract from Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership to run a post COVID rehabilitation programme. The Cheshire East organisation will deliver a six-week exercise and education programme as part of a post-COVID hub delivered by the NHS. Donna Williamson, senior manager Health Innovation at Everybody, said: “The programme […]

Better Breathing Hawke’s Bay programme lead Eileen Hall. Photo / Supplied The Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is funding a better breathing course for heart failure patients that could have them half as likely to end up in hospital. Over an 18-month pilot, Better Breathing Hawke’s Bay incorporated 59 heart failure patients with breathing difficulties […]

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Anxiety and depressive symptoms, although common in patients with COPD, are not frequently assessed, identified, and treated in this patient population. “Comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms increase  the risk of elevated morbidity, disability, and premature mortality in patients with COPD,” explains Abebaw M. Yohannes, PhD, MSc, FCCP, ATSF. “They are a frequent causes of emergency […]

Monday, 20 June 2022, 11:46 amPress Release: Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Heart failure patients can now benefit from better breathing support thanks to a Hawke’s Bay District Health Board funding initiative. The funding comes after a successful 18-month pilot, Better Breathing Hawke’s Bay, incorporating 59 heart failure patients with breathing difficulties into the DHB’s […]

McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 17 JUNE 2022 Vinod Jona, MDMcLeod Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates Building on the success of our Lung Cancer Screening program, the McLeod Health team has been detecting lung cancer earlier and saving lives through low-dose CT scans for more than seven years. Since that time the cancer team has expanded […]