The youngest and smallest patients at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) will benefit from medical supplies and equipment thanks to the generous donation from a local children’s charity. The equipment and supplies valued at more than $40,000 were donated by KidsWest, and include infant bottle warming devices, equipment to assist neonates and infants with […]

CNN — The spread of respiratory illnesses is well underway, as US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Mandy Cohen told Congress recently. She noted the rise of three particular viruses: flu, the coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV. Hospitalizations for these three viruses continue to increase, according to CDC […]

Open this photo in gallery: Ambulances seen outside the Emergency Department at Edmonton’s Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre on May 12, 2022.Artur Widak/Reuters Health care professionals in Western Canada say they are seeing a spike in babies and children coming to the emergency room with respiratory virus symptoms, adding more strain to facilities already […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its guidelines on treatments against COVID-19 in November. Variants of the virus tend to cause less severe disease symptoms than those that were released during during the pandemic in 2020. In addition, the level of immunity is higher as a result of successive vaccination campaigns. However, the SARS-CoV-2 virus […]

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. KFF Health News: As Foundation For ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis Cracks, Fallout Spreads When Angelo Quinto’s family learned that officials blamed his 2020 death on “excited delirium,” a term they had never heard before, they couldn’t believe it. To them, it was obvious the science behind the […]

Support player T1 Keria has tested positive for COVID-19, the highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Following the diagnosis, Ryu “Keria” Min-seok will undergo quarantine and receive treatment at T1’s accommodations. The esports organization has reassured fans that the pro player will receive ample rest and necessary support for a speedy recovery. […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) is a common respiratory virus — so common that almost all children will have had RSV by the age of 2. Yet despite its prevalence, it often throws parents, especially new parents, into a panic because while RSV can present itself like a bad cough or cold, it can also […]

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Pulmonary Function Testing System Market size is projected to reach USD 214.1 Million in 2030, at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period, 2023-2030 Pulmonary Function Testing System Market Forecast 2023-2030 Pune, India, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Pulmonary Function Testing System […]

Francisca Holmes Nurse Francisca Holmes lost her case against Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust yesterday when Judge Eoin Fowell ruled that she did not suffer detriment or discrimination after she blew the whistle following finding a dead patient in a ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. He did say that she had legally made a […]

Stock image Published: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 4:36 PM Last updated: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 4:58 PM Medical experts are urging parents and caregivers in the Midlands 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 […]

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Cold symptoms are typically mild and usually treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Two OTC cold medications you might consider if you have a cold are Mucinex (guaifenesin) or DayQuil (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/phenylephrine). Knowing the difference between the two is important when seeking relief for your cold symptoms, as Mucinex and DayQuil […]

Cold symptoms are typically mild and usually treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Two OTC cold medications you might consider if you have a cold are Mucinex (guaifenesin) or DayQuil (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/phenylephrine). Knowing the difference between the two is important when seeking relief for your cold symptoms, as Mucinex and DayQuil have different active ingredients and treat […]

After more than 100,000 lightning strikes hit Victoria in 24 hours, Melburnians were set for a reprieve late Wednesday. A cool change was predicted to sweep through the city after days of hot and muggy conditions, “flushing out the moisture” causing the storms. Meteorologist Lincoln Trainor said storms were set to ease Thursday afternoon as […]

One family’s world has been shattered into a million pieces after a 37-year-old mum suffered a deadly asthma attack while out celebrating her graduation from art school with friends. Shari-Lee Bromley was a loving partner to Sean Croon, 48, and a mum to two young girls, Indigo, 7, and Sadie, 5. The young family had […]

In the cold season, air quality turns worse for the 13 million living in country’s second-largest city Abdul Anas with his mother Shaista Mariam (center) in hospital as a doctor looks on. (Photo: Supplied) Published: December 13, 2023 07:21 AM GMT Updated: December 13, 2023 07:43 AM GMT For 14-year-old Abdul Anas, who lives in Pakistan’s […]

Winter, while often associated with festive celebrations, also sees a surge in infectious diseases. The chilly season is marked by an upswing in respiratory illnesses including the common cold, flu, and acute bronchitis in the children. They can even suffer from pneumonia. It is essential to take timely treatment to improve the quality of life […]

Pune, India, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Pulmonary Function Testing System Market Size was valued at USD 152.3 Million in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 214.1 Million by 2030 exhibiting a CAGR of 4.4% during forecast period. Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) system refers to a device that conducts wide range […]

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? Flu is typically more severe and develops quickly. If you feel unwell and then slowly get sicker over a number of days, you are more likely to have a cold. Symptoms of the flu usually come on quite suddenly and make you very ill in […]

The mysterious pneumonia spreading in China has now reached many countries. Patients with symptoms have also been reported in several countries in America and Europe. In the last few days, the number of pneumonia cases has increased in some Asian countries, including India. However, the Ministry of Health says that the cases found in India […]

As the United States heads into the colder weather months, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have been ticking up across the country. For the week ending Nov. 25, there were 8,863 positive RSV tests recorded, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is typical for this time of year. […]

















