PULMONARY DISEASES

Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups brace themselves for insults and judgments before medical appointments, according to a new survey of patients that reaffirms the prevalence of racial discrimination in the U.S. health system. The KFF survey of nearly 6,300 patients who have had care in the past three years found that about […]

Introduction Asthma, a chronic pulmonary disorder, afflicts approximately 374 million people globally with annual 461,000 deaths.1 It is concerning to acknowledge that despite the highest incidence of asthma being reported in countries with high socio-demographic indices (SDIs), the maximum mortality rate due to this condition is observed in low and middle SDI countries.2 According to […]

More health care personnel (HCP) working in acute care hospitals were vaccinated against influenza before the COVID-19 pandemic vs during the pandemic, according to study findings published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The study assessed influenza vaccination coverage among HCP during 6 influenza seasons, from 2017 to 2018 through 2022 to 2023, using […]

PRESS RELEASE Published December 5, 2023 “NICU Ventilators Market” Research Report Provides Detailed Historical Analysis of Global market for NICU Ventilators from 2017-2023, and provides Extensive Market Forecasts From 2024-2031 By Applications (Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others),Types (Invasive, Non-Invasive), and By Regional Outlook. The report presents the research and analysis provided within the NICU […]

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) are superior to conventional oxygen therapy (COT) for oxygen supplementation during bronchoscopy procedures among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research. NIV has been found to be superior to COT as respiratory support during bronchoscopy in patients […]

International travel may sound dreamy. But the dream can quickly fade into a nightmare if you get sick or contract a rare disease while traveling. To make your vacation as smooth and healthy as possible, take some time to research where you’re heading and how to protect yourself there, advises primary care provider Daniel Sullivan, […]

PRESS RELEASE Published December 5, 2023 The United States Patient Monitoring Market: Poised for Significant Growth Between 2022 and 2028 The surge in elderly populations, increased utilization of smart devices and wearables, and technological advancements stand as primary drivers propelling the United States patient monitoring system market. Furthermore, the upsurge in chronic diseases such as […]

A man with severe mobility issues says he has to put on a coat to use the toilet in his flat when it rains due to a massive leak. David Todd lives in Acton and suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which affects his breathing and circulation issues which make movement difficult. He says […]

Study design This study employed a historical cohort design to assess the risk of mortality, ICU admission, and need for intubation among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Study setting The investigation was carried out in the Alborz province, Iran, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alborz University of Medical Sciences Local Ethics Committee approved […]

Long-term care and retirement homes in London, Ont., are grappling with COVID-19 outbreaks as the province’s top doctor warns cases are on the rise. Heading into the holiday season, long-term care facilities are maintaining strict policies meant to keep residents safe, who are among those most at-risk for serious respiratory illnesses. But there’s worry there could be […]

The primary aim of this study was to elicit the views of children and adolescents regarding PA, asthma and pollution and to explore any potential interaction between them. Overall, the participants understood the concept and importance of PA for health, with those with asthma also aware of its role within the management of the disease. […]

Gurgaon: The city’s air quality index (AQI) on Monday remained in the poor category. The index was recorded at 224, slightly improved from Sunday’s 242 as the wind speed went up to 10kmph. According to CPCB’s 24-hour average, the monitoring station in Sector 51 recorded the city’s worst AQI, at 311 whereas other stations including […]

Introduction and Overview COPD is a disease of airflow limitation which causes shortness of breath and functional limitation.1,2 Pulmonary function testing (PFT), in particular, spirometry, is the cornerstone in diagnosis and follow-up of COPD. However, PFT has limitations. A patient with mild COPD based on spirometry can have dyspnea out of proportion to the test […]

5-year-old Lynn boy with RSV on life support 5-year-old Lynn boy with RSV on life support 02:27 LYNN – A Lynn family spent the weekend saying goodbye to a 5-year-old who suddenly and unexpectedly fell sick with RSV Friday. An ambulance rushed Grayson Moth to Salem Hospital when he stopped breathing.  He was then transferred […]

As many families prepare to board their pets during their holiday travels, a mystery canine respiratory illness that’s highly contagious and resistant to antibiotics has been reported in multiple states, including Georgia. “We still don’t know what it’s coming from, whether it’s a bacteria or a virus, although some people have got some suspicions,” Dr. […]

The report also covers the descriptive pharmacological action of the therapeutics and the latest news and press releases. Additionally, the report provides an overview of the key players involved in therapeutic development for Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype Infections and features dormant and discontinued products. GlobalData tracks 36 drugs in development for Influenza A Virus, […]

Data source The present study used the TriNetX COVID-19 Network, an international collaboration of health research platforms that compiles de-identified patient data from electronic health records (EHRs). These records encompass a wide variety of patient information, including demographic details, medical diagnoses, procedures, medication records, laboratory results, genomic data, and types of healthcare organization visits. Over […]

Long COVID (LC), or post-COVID conditions, encompasses a diverse range of persistent health issues emerging four weeks or more after an initial COVID-19 infection.  The pathogenesis of LC is not fully understood, but includes hypotheses of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection, viral reactivations, autoimmunity, tissue damage, inflammation, and thrombosis. LC manifests as a debilitating multiorgan illness with […]

Breathing in toxic air filled with pollution and smog can cause lung cancer besides asthma, a health expert said on Monday, urging citizens to adopt lifestyle measures to protect lung health and reduce the risks of lung cancer. Talking to the PTV news channel, Dr Sherman Yasmin said that living in air pollution for a […]

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, a county in Ohio is experiencing outbreaks of pneumonia cases in children. These illnesses have been linked to Mycoplasma, a bacteria that has increased cases in countries like China, France, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacteria that can damage the parts of the body that are […]