Pune: The ongoing fluctuations in temperature that rise visibly during the day compared to the early morning and late evening chill are coinciding with an uptick in respiratory illnesses among the city’s children.Dr Tushar Parikh, senior consultant paediatrician and neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals, told TOI, “During the cold season, children can be impacted common colds, […]

Unraveling the Mystery of SARS-CoV-2 Persistence In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Institut Pasteur and the Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), it was revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could persist in certain individuals’ lungs for up to 18 months post-infection, even when undetectable in the upper respiratory tract or blood. This persistence […]

Emerging from the Veterans Affairs health system, a recent study has shed light on the phenomenon known as the post-COVID-19 condition (PCC). The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open on December 8, reveals that approximately 5% of patients develop PCC within a year following a SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, this rate of PCC diagnosis […]

As the December holidays take off, public health experts advise Illinoisans to be vigilant against COVID-19 with cases rising along with other respiratory diseases. “As we anticipated, we are seeing an increase in respiratory viruses — including COVID-19, flu and RSV — both in Illinois and across the nation,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director […]

Only a third of people adhere to their cystic fibrosis treatment Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition affecting more than 10,600 people in the UK. It can cause a damaging build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs that results in serious breathing problems. People take various medications to ease these symptoms, and adults are […]

In an enlightening discussion on lung transplantation, experts emphasized the urgent need to increase lung donations and establish a national registry to enhance medical treatment for transplant patients. They underscored the importance of collaboration between institutions and government support to create an ecosystem that fosters innovation and enables high-risk surgeries at scale. The panel, titled […]

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR remains at a dangerous level. Pollutants in the air are affecting our health in many ways. A study published in the international journal MDPI of Environmental Research and Public Health claims that air pollution increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB). The study, conducted on the basis of a model, found that […]

If you’ve been keeping up with recent health news, you may have heard about yet another respiratory illness to contend with this time of year. Since August 2023, Ohio has witnessed a spike in pneumonia cases among children ages three to 14, prompting health officials to deem it an outbreak. When reporting on the topic, […]

Chronic pain and fatigue, brain fog and trouble breathing are among the symptoms that can make travel to a doctor all the more problematic. With telemedicine, “The providers can see you in your home or wherever you are,” Rheuban said. UVA’s Office of the Vice President for Research is celebrating sponsored research like hers, which […]

Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®’s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs. Challenging the Universality of Contact Precautions in MRSA Prevention: […]

Open this photo in gallery: A kidney dish with syringes containing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sits in a refrigerator ready for use at a vaccination center in Prisdorf, Germany, on Feb. 26, 2022.Georg Wendt/The Associated Press The latest news Canadian pediatric hospitals are bracing for a surge in respiratory illness over the holidays, although they […]

The researchers at USP analyzed lung tissue from nine patients who died from COVID-19. Credit: Elia Caldini Blood clotting (thrombosis) in the capillary vessels of the lungs is one of the first consequences of severe COVID-19, even preceding the respiratory distress caused by diffuse alveolar damage, according to a Brazilian study reported in an article […]

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Wayne County Covid, RSV, influenza, viral croup, strep throat, ear infections Dr. Tiffney Widner, Children’s Hospital of Michigan pediatrician: “Same stuff honestly; nothing has changed (in the past week). There are kiddos with […]

1 in 9 Canadian adults have experienced long-term COVID symptoms, StatsCan says The Canadian Press | Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2023 7:10 PM | Last Updated: 3 hours ago More than half still had symptoms as of June 2023 Image | Long COVID Graphic Caption: Almost 80 per cent of those people with long-term symptoms […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada COVID can cause damage to organs and the vascular system. But can it also damage our immune systems, increasing our chances of getting sick with other infections? Get the latest from Sharon Kirkey straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Dec 08, 2023 • 6 minute read It took […]

About one in nine Canadian adults have experienced long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to a Statistics Canada report issued Friday. That amounts to 3.5 million Canadians, it said. Almost 80 per cent of those people with long-term symptoms have them for six months or more, the report said. In addition, more than half of […]

About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to a Statistics Canada report issued Friday. That amounts to 3.5 million Canadians, it said. Almost 80 per cent of those people with long-term symptoms have them for six months or more, the report said, including 42 per cent who had […]

Cases of the highly contagious disease have more than tripled in the UK, with experts urging pregnant women and children to get vaccinated. ADVERTISEMENT If you’ve had a cough that you just can’t seem to shake, you’re not alone. Cases of whooping cough – sometimes called the “100-day cough” – are on the rise in […]

WESTON, Fla. – Scientists have uncovered a group of immune cells that may trigger severe asthma attacks. Pulmonologist Dr. Samuel Gurevich with Cleveland Clinic Weston said specialized T-cells gather in the lungs and appear to cause the most harm to men who develop asthma later in life. “As an exploratory study they took a number […]

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