Recent study results indicate that an artificial intelligence (AI)-aided home stethoscope can help detect asthma exacerbations more effectively than peak expiratory flow measurements. Because asthma has symptoms that are measured objectively, such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the measuring of symptoms can be performed at home.1 Image credit: DALU11 | stock.adobe.com Researchers conducted a 6-month […]

Delhi, the vibrant heart of India, is grappling with an escalating environmental crisis. The city’s skies, often veiled in thick smog, deteriorate air quality and impact the lives of millions irrespective of their age, gender, and social strata with a broad spectrum of acute and chronic illnesses like respiratory tract infections, asthma, allergic cough, nasal […]

Friday, 1 December 2023, 9:50 amPress Release: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand An initiative dedicated to helping homeowners create warmer, healthier environments remains committed to supporting the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. Warmer Kiwi Homes, a Government-funded programme, has re-signed as a Silver partner of the Foundation’s Friends of the Foundation programme. Foundation […]

Respules Market The Business Research Company’s global market reports are now updated with the latest market sizing information for the year 2023 and forecasted to 2032 The Business Research Company’s Respules Global Market Report 2023 identifies rise in the incidence of respiratory disorders as the major driver for the Respules market’s growth in the forecast […]

A recent Annals of Family Medicine study explores the use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-aided stethoscope to monitor exacerbations of asthma in adults and children remotely. Study: Home Monitoring of Asthma Exacerbations in Children and Adults With Use of an AI-Aided Stethoscope. Image Credit: OMfotovideocontent / Shutterstock.com Background Asthma affects between 10-12% of children and generally involves chronic inflammation of […]

China’s mysterious pneumonia has led to surge in hospitalisation cases across the country with children experiencing fever and lung damage, but without the classic symptoms of pneumonia such as breathlessness, coughing among others. Close on the heels of this, a similar outbreak is now being reported in Ohio, US where a large number of children […]

Situation at a Glance Between 24 and 25 November 2023, the Ministry of Health of Cambodia notified WHO of two confirmed cases of human infection with influenza A(H5N1) from the same village in Kampot Province. Both cases were female, one in the 20-25 years age group and the other less than five years old. The […]

US Life Expectancy Climbs in 2022 Despite Record-High Suicide Deaths Provisional CDC data released Wednesday showed that US babies born in 2022 gained roughly a year in life expectancy, the first increase after 2 consecutive years of declines, according to Reuters. Life expectancy at birth for 2022 newborns was 77.5 years, which is up from […]

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition that represents the third leading cause of death worldwide.1,2 According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 definition, COPD is a Heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, expectoration, and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the […]

Patients with mild COPD have higher all-cause mortality and respiratory disease-related death than individuals with normal spirometry, according to systematic review and meta-analysis findings published in Pulmonology. There is conflicting evidence regarding whether risk of all-cause death in patients with mild COPD is higher than the risk among patients with normal spirometry. Therefore, investigators sought […]

Individuals who work in the cannabis industry may face an increased risk of asthma, allergic reactions and severe respiratory problems, which could be fatal, according to recent warnings issued by federal health officials.

Oxygen Cylinders, Concentrators Market is poised to witness robust growth over the forecast period. Increasing geriatric population base will serve as a high impact rendering factor. In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the Oxygen Cylinders and Concentrators Market is gearing up for substantial growth, with a projected market size of US$ 6.77 billion and a commendable CAGR […]

Oxygen Conservation Devices Market The Oxygen Conservation Devices Market is estimated for 2023 for the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. Market Overview: Oxygen conservation devices aid in conserving the flow of oxygen by delivering a controlled amount of oxygen to patients based on their breathing patterns. […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition that affects nearly 50 million people in India, causing persistent breathing difficulties and reducing the overall quality of life. COPD is an umbrella term which encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema and is characterized by persistent airflow limitation and difficulty in breathing. COPD often results from […]

Updated November 29th, 2023 at 16:59 IST Pakistan’s ex Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. | Image:AP Listen to this article 3 min read Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday acquitted Pakistan’s ex Prime Minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif in two corruption cases for which he was convicted in 2018. Nawaz Sharif was […]

In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored the applicability of machine learning (ML) approaches and using digital traces from social media to develop and test an early alert indicator and trend forecasting model for pandemic situations in Germany. Study: Development of an early alert model for pandemic situations in Germany. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com Background […]

Philstar.com November 29, 2023 | 3:52pm MANILA, Philippines — After more than three years of battle, the world has moved past the acute phase of the pandemic. However, the lingering effects of COVID-19 continue to pose challenges, particularly in the realm of health and well-being. One of COVID-19’s many concerning aspects is its long-term health […]

A lawsuit has been filed over what has been identified as the cannabis industry’s first asthma workplace death. The mother of a worker who died from an asthma attack at a Massachusetts cannabis processing plant in 2022 has brought wrongful death claims against the cannabis firm, its safety manager, and the contractors responsible for the […]

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced that the first human case of the H1N2 flu had breathing problems and experienced a mild illness UKHSA said the source of the infection is still under investigation, with efforts to trace close contacts and reduce potential spread The virus was detected through routine flu surveillance and genome […]

New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, researchers have found analysing birth records in California, US. Maternal COVID-19 infection increased the probability of preterm delivery, which is birth occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, by 1.2 percentage […]

















