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15Dec

Respiratory virus in dogs still a threat, but no local signs

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Coverage of cute coughing golden retrievers on a national morning talk show has gotten many dog owners afraid of a “mystery illness,” but several Tulsa pet professionals say they haven’t seen any similar cases locally. So far, Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire have been reported among the states that have seen cases related to the […]

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15Dec

Vaccines can reduce risk of flu by about 60% in adults

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Image used for representation only. Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has announced that seasonal influenza vaccines can reduce the risk of getting the flu by about 60% in adults and 75% in children. As part of an awareness campaign, the Ministry has urged the public to take vaccines as it is the best […]

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15Dec

Prognostic Factors and Outcomes in Advanced Stage Lung Cancer Patients

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Introduction The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), has been ongoing since December 2019 and has impacted more than 397 million individuals globally, resulting in a staggering death toll exceeding 5 million as of February 2022.1 In November 2021, a new variant of concern, Omicron, […]

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15Dec

Sinus and sleep surgeries on the rise: Celebs swear by sinus surgery

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Ranbir Kapoor’s breathing issues, on account of a deviated nasal septum are well documented. However, unlike Jeniffer Aniston and Cameron Diaz, he has not undergone septoplasty to correct this. Sinus surgeries though have been more common. Often dismissed as a nuisance, sinuses can be much more than just a runny nose, facial pressure, headaches, and […]

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15Dec

We followed 14 ‘long haulers’ for 3 months. Here’s what they told us about living with long COVID

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by Bernardo Figueiredo, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Jacob Sheahan, Magdalena Plebanski and Zhen Zheng, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public Domain At least 65 million people around the world are estimated to have long COVID, which describes the continuation or development of symptoms at least three months after an initial COVID infection. Long COVID is a complex, multi-system […]

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15Dec

CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is an “urgent need” to boost vaccination coverage amid increasing levels of respiratory disease. “Low vaccination rates, coupled with ongoing increases in national and international respiratory disease activity caused by multiple pathogens, including influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), and RSV, could lead […]

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15Dec

Protect pets from bad air

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Given the poor to severe air quality in parts of the country, especially in north India, pet owners should heighten their awareness of respiratory tract illnesses in pets and take preventive measures. Pets are susceptible to a diverse array of respiratory tract infections and ailments. In India, kennel cough is common and highly contagious, particularly […]

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15Dec

Like long Covid, influenza can also lead to lingering symptoms

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Evidence continues to mount that Covid isn’t the only viral illness that can lead to persistent and sometimes debilitating symptoms.  Research published Thursday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases finds that the flu virus may also have long-lasting effects on health.  With the arrival of the pandemic and the resulting rash of long Covid cases, doctors […]

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15Dec

Parents encouraged to familiarise themselves with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) symptoms

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Medical experts are urging parents and caregivers to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of RSV to protect their children amidst a surge in the virus. There are several respiratory illnesses which may affect babies, but most infections only cause mild symptoms. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ) is a common virus that can cause infection in […]

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15Dec

Children With Respiratory Illnesses at Pediatric Centers More Likely to Be Hospitalized if Vaccinated: CDC Study

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WELLNESS – Children who reported to pediatric center emergency departments with respiratory illness and were hospitalized were more likely to have taken COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than half of vaccinated children included in the study were admitted to hospitals […]

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15Dec

Beth Israel Deaconess Pioneers Next-Gen Covid Immunization Tactics

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Vaccine Booster Delivered Directly to Mucosal Site of Infection Enhances Protection Against COVID-19 Infection in Non-human Primates BOSTON – The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against developing severe disease, they do little to prevent infection and transmission. Findings published in the journal Nature […]

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15Dec

Canada woman with long COVID applies for assisted suicide: report

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A Canadian woman’s grueling bout with long COVID has robbed her of her life savings, the ability to get out of bed and the simple joys of living — forcing her to seek out assisted suicide, according to a report. Tracey Thompson, 55, from Toronto, applied for the country’s legal euthenasia program after it became […]

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15Dec

‘Long flu’ is real, and we’ve likely ‘ignored it for a long time’

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People hospitalized for either COVID-19 or the flu face a heightened risk of medical issues, hospital admission and death in the 18 months after they’re discharged. That’s according to a new study, published Thursday (Dec. 14) in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, that compared the long-term outcomes for patients sickened with either viral infection.  […]

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15Dec

‘Long flu’ is a real illness just like long COVID, study explains

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ST. LOUIS — A new study suggests that people can experience ‘long flu,’ a condition similar to long COVID. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, scientists have explored how the virus can affect various organ systems, often resulting in long-term, disabling health issues, a phenomenon known as ‘long COVID.’ There have been frequent comparisons between COVID-19 […]

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14Dec

My most recent experience with being sick with COVID

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Well, it happened.  I was out running several errands on Saturday, December 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd, 2023.  I’m not sure exactly where I picked it up from.  I was not wearing a mask (my fault), but I have faithfully received every vaccine and booster available for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.  I thought I did […]

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14Dec

After months of lull, COVID-19 cases rise to 63 in Iloilo City

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ANSINO BY MARY JOY CAVAÑAS ILOILO City – The City Health Office (CHO) recorded 63 active cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of Dec. 13. “Initially, we were recording around two to three cases daily, but since November, the numbers have risen to as many as 10 to 20 per day. This increase is […]

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14Dec

VUMC performs its first combined lung and liver transplant | VUMC Reporter

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Transplant patient Connie Rankin was cleared to return home to Memphis just in time for the holidays. (photo by Erin O. Smith) by Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently performed its first combined lung and liver transplant. Connie Rankin of Memphis, Tennessee, received the transplant, which involved dozens of specialists, including transplant teams for […]

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14Dec

Moderna’s RSV vaccine for older adults 84% effective and safe, clinical trial shows

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Today, researchers from Moderna and around the globe report positive phase 2/3 results for its experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for people 60 years and older, with an efficacy of 83.7% and a good safety profile. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the ongoing randomized, controlled trial involved 35,541 participants in 22 […]

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14Dec

Financial assistance options, savings, more

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Anoro (umeclidinium/vilanterol) is a brand-name inhaler that’s prescribed for COPD in adults. The cost of the drug with and without insurance can depend on several factors, such as whether Anoro has a savings program. As with all medications, the cost of Anoro can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include: your treatment […]

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14Dec

Confusion, accusations after death of 12-year-old on Rosebud Reservation – Mitchell Republic

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second article of a two-part package on the 2022 death of a boy on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. MISSION, S.D. — The winter storms that ravaged South Dakota in December 2022 didn’t come without warning. But few could have predicted the impact on reservations such as Rosebud and Pine Ridge, […]

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