Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Wednesday was a big day in Inmaculada Martín Hernández’s class. The students in her college-level conversational Spanish class at Denver’s North High School were conducting a Model United Nations […]

On Wednesday, we’ll get more insight into how many RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases there are in the state. This data will reflect the impact of Thanksgiving travel and gatherings. Local hospitals reported seeing an influx of respiratory illnesses. UNC Health is determining whether or not to pause elective procedures while some hospital floors are […]

State regulators have indefinitely banned a respiratory therapist from practicing in Minnesota after she failed to properly prepare a patient for transfer to the intensive care unit before they stopped breathing and died. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice announced Wednesday that it has suspended indefinitely the license of Christine L. Fairchild, 33, of Chisholm, […]

The possibility of a triple threat of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 is a concern many Texans have this season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that RSV cases are increasing in the Southeastern U.S. While the RSV season begins in September or October, flu season is well underway, with flu activity often […]

The U.S. may or may not be headed for a “tripledemic” scenario like it saw last year—one in which three main pathogens drive up illnesses, hospitalizations, and general misery. The term tripledemic was a misnomer, experts say, as far more than three viruses—COVID, flu, and RSV—were responsible for the surge in sickness. So were influenza-like […]

The growth of the Inhalation and Nasal Spray market is attributed to the increasing prevalence of COPD and asthma on a global scale and the low cost of procuring generic drugs Vancouver, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Inhalation and Nasal Spray Market will be worth USD 57.98 billion by 2032, according to […]

Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, study estimates global COPD burden from 2020 through 2050 Study projects disproportionate growth in COPD among women and low-middle income regions SAN DIEGO, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) today announced the results of a study on the global burden of […]

Accra joins the breathe cities program. The City of Accra has been selected to join 10 other cities under the Breathe Cities (BC) initiative –a strategy to accelerate progress, break down barriers to action, and ensure communities around the world have access to clean air. As a member of the $30 million Breathe Cities initiative […]

People in the UK are being urged to be on the lookout for symptoms of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, which has been sweeping the nation. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious problems. As a result, it’s important for […]

The U.S. may or may not be headed for a “tripledemic” scenario like it saw last year—one in which three main pathogens drive up illnesses, hospitalizations, and general misery. The term tripledemic was a misnomer, experts say, as far more than three viruses—COVID, flu, and RSV—were responsible for the surge in sickness. So were influenza-like […]

Boris Johnson choked up today as he spoke of the ‘tragic’ toll of Covid during his grilling at the official inquiry. The ex-PM had to take a moment to compose himself as he said he had to be ‘realistic’ about what happened in 2020 – a year that also saw him hospitalised with the virus. Earlier, […]

Every time we observe a change in the season, the count of allergens in the environment also spikes, up to nearly 200 viruses in the air, besides other pathogens. These are mostly responsible for getting people under the weather. Several diseases tend to affect children during the winter months due to various factors such as […]

Participating in creative group activities has been shown to benefit general well-being as well as specific health conditions. Photo: Shutterstock MPs have called for the “immediate widespread adoption” of creative activities as an “integral part of a 21st-century health and social care system” Support The Stage by registering or subscribing To continue reading this article […]

Symptoms of long COVID affect all organ systems and presentations can be both complex and subtle. This includes mental health symptoms Patient Care asked physiatrist Abby Cheng, MD, an author of the recently released American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Long COVID Mental Health Consensus Guidance Statement if there are any clinical flags that […]

Tara Leigh Taylor By Ashley Trudo As winter’s chill settles in, the change in weather brings new challenges for respiratory health. Dr. Tara Leigh Taylor, an esteemed pulmonologist at Cody Regional Health, is on a mission to ensure our community understands how to protect their lung health during the colder months. Cold Air […]

Getty Images Flu Symptoms in Kids: How Parents can Differentiate from the Flu, COVID or a Cold With flu season upon us, viruses and early cases of respiratory illnesses on a constant news loop, it’s not hard to wonder when your child has a cold and when it is more. To make matters worse, seasonal […]

New Delhi: The reports of outbreaks of respiratory illness — mainly affecting children — from several countries in Europe, as well as the US have alarmed many, especially since they closely followed a similar outbreak in China. In some countries, the disease is being called ‘white lung syndrome’, giving the impression that it may be […]

Who should not use donepezil? Donepezil is a medication commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is not suitable for everyone. Understanding who should not use donepezil is crucial to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. Here, we provide you with important information and frequently asked questions regarding the use […]

Metoprolol in patients with P-pulmonale and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased risk for COPD exacerbations (ECOPD) and worsening symptoms, according to post-hoc analysis findings published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. Investigators sought to determine whether P-pulmonale (P-wave enlargement, an indicator of right heart dysfunction [RHD] in pulmonary hypertension [PH]) is associated with […]

Vancouver, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Inhalation and Nasal Spray Market will be worth USD 57.98 billion by 2032, according to a current analysis by Emergen Research. An increasing number of patients are suffering from COPD and asthma because of which the sales figures of nasal sprays and generic inhalers in likely […]

















