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4Dec

Small study finds brain alterations after COVID Omicron infection

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Researchers in China report thinning of the gray matter and other changes in certain parts of the brain in 61 men after COVID-19 Omicron infection. For the study, published late last week in JAMA Network Open, the researchers evaluated 61 men before and after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in January 2023. The men […]

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4Dec

Dupixent shown to reduce COPD exacerbations in 2nd clinical trial

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Treatment with Dupixent (dupilumab) — approved in the U.S. for five inflammatory conditions, to date — once again resulted in significantly fewer exacerbations, or periods of sudden symptom worsening, among people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the second of two similarly designed Phase 3 clinical trials. Dupixent use also resulted […]

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4Dec

British high commissioner calls on Assam CM

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British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Monday and held discussions on a wide range of issues, including cooperation on sustainability, health and education between the northeastern state and the European country. The chief minister called for closer collaboration between India and the UK to […]

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4Dec

Efforts stepped up to cope with children’s respiratory illness spike

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A nurse collects blood for a child at a children”s outpatient service of a hospital in Changchun, Northeast China’s Jilin province, Nov 24, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s top health authority on Monday required relevant local authorities to “exhaust all means” to increase pediatric service capacity and stock up on pediatric medications and relevant medical materials to […]

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4Dec

What we know about strange illness sickening dogs in Evansville, U.S.

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EVANSVILLE –  Indiana officials don’t know how many Evansville dogs have been stricken with a mysterious respiratory illness – but they do know the numbers continue to increase statewide. Denise Derrer Spears, communications director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, said the kennel-cough-like sickness has infected dogs in at least Evansville, Bloomington, Indianapolis […]

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4Dec

Protect your health with an annual flu vaccine

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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:20 am National Influenza Vaccine Week runs from Dec. 4-8  Submitted by the Erie County Department of Health A flu infection is not inevitable. The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). They have a critical […]

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4Dec

Life after mechanical ventilation: A new accreditation to improve outcomes – Guest columns

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Mechanical ventilation is the most common intervention for patients admitted to ICUs to allow them to breathe sufficiently on their own. However, prolonged mechanical ventilation can lead to a host of negative outcomes for patients.  In the U.S., there are very few quality requirements for mechanical ventilation in long-term care facilities.  Over the past twenty […]

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4Dec

Maternity Group Care for and by Black People Is Improving Outcomes in Oakland

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Wren, along with the Alameda Health System, which operates Highland Hospital and other community health centers, and the Alameda County Public Health Department, launched the program in 2020 to address the alarming rate of pregnancy-related deaths and complications affecting Black women. So far, the $3.5 million public-private initiative has served more than 200 patients who […]

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4Dec

Marcos tests positive for COVID-19

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, Malacañang has said. According to the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos remains fit to carry out his duties and will be continuing his scheduled meetings via teleconference. “Upon medical advice, he will observe a period of isolation for five day,”  the PCO said. “Updates on his health […]

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4Dec

Illness in dogs spreads across US; Nevada dog owners advised to take precautions

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Respiratory illness is spreading in dogs this winter, and the Nevada Department of Agriculture is advising owners to take precautions to keep their dogs healthy this winter. “We are monitoring the illness and are asking veterinarians across the state to report any cases with symptoms corresponding to those of this respiratory illness to the NDA,” […]

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4Dec

Covid toes could be mistaken for condition you get from the cold

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While there are new Covid variants circulating, symptoms have generally remained the same. Symptoms, still listed by the NHS, include a continuous cough, a high temperature, shortness of breath, unexplained tiredness and muscle aches. But last year, a study found a link between Covid and chilblain-like inflammation and redness in the hands and feet. Chilblains […]

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4Dec

Pediatric Influenza Antiviral Use Varies by Age and Geographic Region

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Pediatric influenza antiviral agents are underused among pediatric patients and their use varies widely, especially geographically and by patient age, researchers reported in Pediatrics. A cross-sectional study assessed trends in the dispensing and costs of antivirals among children and adolescents with influenza in the US, using data from the MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters Database. […]

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4Dec

Tenby GP who refused to wear Covid mask was not unfairly dismissed

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Richard O’Shea worked as a locum at Tenby Surgery from 2018 until February , 2022, when he was suspended. But the tribunal said he was ineligible to claim unfair dismissal by Hywel Dda University Health Board because he was not an employee. The arrangement was that the board was not duty bound to offer sessions to Dr […]

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4Dec

Can dogs catch coronavirus? – The Hippocratic Post

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Can my dog become unwell from COVID-19?No. There have been no cases of dogs becoming unwell from this new type of coronavirus. If your dog is unwell then it is very unlikely that COVID-19 is the cause of their illness, but it is still important that you contact your vet to find out what is […]

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4Dec

Toxic air inhalation is leading to rapid surge in lung cancer, reveal doctors

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The escalating levels of air pollution in major Indian cities are significantly impacting the respiratory health of citizens, both smokers and non-smokers alike. The surge in lung cancer cases is attributed to the hazardous air quality prevalent in various metros, causing a myriad of respiratory issues such as asthma flare-ups, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

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4Dec

Nairobi gets slice of Sh4.5bn to improve air quality

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Nairobi is among cities in Africa that will benefit from a $30 million (Sh4.5 billion) initiative to improve its air quality data. This funding is significant for the health of the about six million people who live or work in the city, and how, according to the World Health Organization, breathe air that has a […]

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4Dec

A Spike In Incidences Of Toxic Air Impacting Lungs In Metros

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A large number of non-smokers and smokers are getting detected with lung cancer Mumbai: The polluted air in Mumbai and other metros not only causes asthma flare-ups, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or whooping cough but also lung cancer. The harmful air pollution in most major cities is taking a toll on the respiratory […]

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4Dec

Raising Awareness and Overcoming Stigma

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When Anita Brough, an avid yoga instructor, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the age of 48, she was completely unaware of what it was. It came as a shock, especially considering she had never been a heavy smoker. Anita’s lungs were damaged, and scans showed that they appeared much older than […]

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4Dec

It is flu, RSV and COVID-19 season. Here’s how to get through it

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William Barson, Megan Buller, Mark Herbert, Susan L. Koletar  |  Guest Columnists What is RSV? Here’s what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. What to know about new drugs and vaccines coming for RSV in the fall. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY We’ve entered the time of year when we see more patients in […]

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4Dec

United States Ventilator Market Share, Size, Financial Summaries Analysis from 2023 to 2032

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PRESS RELEASE Published December 4, 2023 The United States Ventilator Market is experiencing robust growth, driven by an escalating number of ICU admissions and the introduction of innovative products by manufacturers. According to a recent study by Report Ocean, this market is anticipated to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 5% […]

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