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28Nov

Unveiling Dynamics in Italy’s Respiratory

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Introduction: The respiratory devices market in Sweden is experiencing substantial growth, primarily attributed to the increasing prevalence of respiratory disorders such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Tuberculosis (TB), Asthma, and Sleep Apnea. Despite significant advancements in device technologies improving treatment effectiveness, the market faces challenges related to the high cost of these devices. Browse […]

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28Nov

New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

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Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home. This provides a more complete picture of their disease and helps them detect asthma exacerbations or negative changes to their condition at the onset. However, a 2022 […]

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28Nov

What We Know So Far About Swine Flu In The UK

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The A(H1N2)v strain of swine flu has surfaced as a new viral concern in the United Kingdom as the world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic. In-depth information about the origins, traits, and ongoing efforts to contain the spread of this novel influenza variant is provided in this article. Who Is This Person Diagnosed With Swine Flu? […]

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28Nov

Ebenbuild to Receive Public Funding Under UBIC Consortium for Digital Lung Twin Project

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Funding up to Euro 1.8 million awarded by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research BMBF Munich, Germany, November 28, 2023 — Ebenbuild, a company developing personalized, AI-driven virtual lungs to support clinical decisions and digital clinical trials, today announced its participation in the research project Personalized Lung Twins for the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress […]

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28Nov

COVID-19 caused premature births, but vaccines helped reverse the trend

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COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis of California birth records. The effect of maternal COVID infection from the onset of the pandemic into 2023 is large, increasing the risk of preterm births over that […]

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28Nov

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) Screening Study

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Introduction Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a glycoprotein serine protease inhibitor (coded by the SERPINA1 gene). AAT is mainly synthesized in the liver and released into serum. The main physiological function of AAT is to protect the lung from damage by inhibiting neutrophil elastase but also has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anti-infective properties on a wide range […]

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28Nov

The Popular Indoor Tree That Fights Mold In Your Home

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Air-purifying plants are ecological wonders studied for their benefits by NASA and other organizations since 1989. They take in harmful carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis. This process, meant to provide sugar and energy for the plant, gives us cleaner air to breathe. Dragon trees are one of the best plants to help purify the […]

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28Nov

Doctors hope to avoid post-Thanksgiving bump in illnesses as COVID-19, flu and RSV spread

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Doctors are preparing for a post-Thanksgiving bump in holiday illnesses – ’tis the season for togetherness and spreading germs. Doctors are hoping to avoid another trifecta of infections with COVID-19, flu and RSV –  respiratory syncytial virus – all happening at the same time. “We started to see this start to increase […]

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28Nov

Fibrosing Colonopathy Rate Low in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

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The incidence of fibrosing colonopathy (FC) among patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is very low since publication of current treatment guidelines and more stringent quality standards for pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) products, investigators reported in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. The prospective Fibrosing Colonopathy in Cystic Fibrosis (CF-FC) study used data from the CFF […]

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28Nov

Ultrafine Particulate Matter Exposure Associated With Lung Cancer Risk

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Ambient ultrafine particulate matter (UFP) exposure has a modest association with lung cancer and may increase the risk for adenocarcinoma of the lung, according to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The Los Angeles Ultrafines Study evaluated the relationship between long-term outdoor UFP exposure and lung cancer risk in […]

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28Nov

Child care centers aren’t a likely source of COVID-19 spread, study says

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Parents who send their children to child care can breathe a little easier — research published in JAMA Network Open from experts at Michigan Medicine, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh shows that children in daycare were not significant spreaders of COVID-19. The study found that transmission rates […]

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28Nov

Air Filtration Best Intervention Against Respiratory Viruses?

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This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I’m Dr F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine. When it comes to the public health fight against respiratory viruses — COVID, flu, RSV,  and so on— it has always struck me […]

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28Nov

THE MENACE OF AIR POLLUTION

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Government should enforce environmental regulations Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria is regarded as one of the world’s most polluted cities in terms of the air quality. But the situation is not better in many other cities across the country. Available reports indicate that the average annual level of particulate matter in Nigeria is several times […]

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28Nov

Why do kids get sick in winter? Know tips to protect them

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As winter sets in, children often face a heightened risk of common winter illnesses. The chilly season brings about a surge in ailments such as cold, flu and respiratory infections among kids. This usually happens due to exposure to cold weather, crowded spaces, and weakened immune systems. To reduce the risk of kids falling sick […]

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28Nov

Bird flu: Is our region ready for another wave?

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Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 28 seconds This virus has evolved through its ability to interact with migratory bird populations, which unfortunately have been affected, spreading the disease along its normal route from north to south of the continent. . What we have experienced over the past 12 months has been an unprecedented situation for […]

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28Nov

New strain of swine flu detected in person for first time in UK

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A new strain of swine flu – similar to a flu virus currently circulating in pigs – has been detected in a human in the UK for the first time. The person was diagnosed with the infection – influenza A(H1N2)v – as part of routine national flu surveillance after visiting their GP in North Yorkshire […]

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27Nov

New strain of swine flu detected in person for first time in UK –

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A new strain of swine flu – similar to a flu virus currently circulating in pigs – has been detected in a human in the UK for the first time. The person was diagnosed with the infection – influenza A(H1N2)v – as part of routine national flu surveillance after visiting their GP in North Yorkshire […]

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27Nov

Swine flu: What we know about A(H1N2)v – the new strain found in a person in the UK | UK News

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A person in North Yorkshire has been diagnosed with a strain of flu similar to a virus circulating in pigs. It is the first time the virus has been detected in humans in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Here is what you need to know. What is the virus? The virus […]

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27Nov

UK detects first human case of swine flu strain similar to one circulating in pigs

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UK’s health agency said they have detected the first human case of a swine flu strain similar to one that has been circulating in pigs. The individual, whose identity has not been revealed, experienced respiratory symptoms following which the test reports confirmed that he was afflicted with the variant of the H1N2 virus, called A(H1N2)v. “This […]

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27Nov

Swine flu symptoms explained after first human case detected in UK

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The UK’s first human case of a new swine flu strain – which is similar to viruses currently circulating in pigs – has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed. Officials are working rapidly to trace close contacts of the case and reduce any potential spread to the wider public. Influenza A(H1N2)v […]

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