PULMONARY DISEASES

Influenza is a flu-like illness caused by the influenza virus with symptoms such as chills, fever, etc. Most people contract the flu by breathing in tiny airborne droplets from the coughs or sneezes of already infected patients. Global Influenza Therapeutics Market Sees Rapid Advancements in Clinical Trials and Growing Concerns Over Influenza-Related Deaths Influenza, a […]

When used to treat lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and other respiratory conditions, metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) deliver medication directly into the lungs. While MDIs are useful for treating these conditions, it’s crucial to use them correctly to ensure that the medication gets to your lungs and has the greatest possible impact. […]

JFK International, one of four gateways that the CDC monitors as part of the TGS program. Photo: Pit Stock / Shutterstock.com Ahead of the heart of flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its airport surveillance program to include more than just COVID-19. The CDC said […]

Attitudes towards cannabis are changing – and not just among the public. A growing number of countries are gradually loosening restrictions on cannabis-based products for both medicinal and recreational purposes. But with access to cannabis on the rise, it’s important to understand the true implications of its use, particularly among those with existing health conditions […]

Simvastatin was superior to standard care in avoiding organ support among patients critically ill with COVID-19; however, its 95.9% probability of superiority fell short of meeting the 99% superiority threshold required by the REMAP-CAP clinical trial, according to study findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Investigators reported results of the simvastatin domain […]

Scientists are warning the new JN.1 Covid strain appears to be more transmissible (Image: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire) Experts have issued a warning about a new Covid strain that is spreading across Europe. The JN.1 strain of coronavirus has been spotted in the UK, as well as in France, Iceland, Portugal and Spain, the Centres for […]

Scientists have noticed that COVID-19 can trigger serious cardiovascular problems, especially among older people who have a buildup of fatty material in their blood vessels. But now a new study has revealed why and shown that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, directly infects the arteries of the heart. The study also found that the […]

Infinium Global Research, a renowned market research firm, has recently unveiled a comprehensive report on the Global Asthma Spacers Market. This report provides a detailed analysis of various segments and sub-segments within both the global and regional asthma spacers market, shedding light on short-term and long-term market trends, and the influence of drivers, restraints, and […]

Report Ocean has published a new report on the “Inhaled Nitric Oxide Market ” in diverse regions to produce a report with more than 250+pages. This market report is an excellent fusion of qualitative and quantitative data emphasizing major industry changes, business and competitor difficulties in gap analysis, and potential new possibilities in the Inhaled Nitric Oxide Market . […]

Global warming caused by climate change could exacerbate the burden of inpatient mortality from respiratory diseases during the warm season. This is the main conclusion of a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. The […]

Report Ocean has published a new report on the “U.S. Portable Ventilator Market ” in diverse regions to produce a report with more than 250+pages. This market report is an excellent fusion of qualitative and quantitative data emphasizing major industry changes, business and competitor difficulties in gap analysis, and potential new possibilities in the U.S. Portable Ventilator Market . […]

Delhi-NCR is witnessing highest levels of air pollution, with Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering around the 400 mark, it’s only natural to think what other diseases can be triggered by such severe levels of air pollution. The government too has issued an advisory where it has requested all those with respiratory, cardiovascular, and other diseases […]

Visakhapatnam: Quoting an ICMR study, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has recently cautioned people who battled with severe Covid-19 disease to desist from strenuous exercises and intensive labour. This has once again put the spotlight on the long-term effectsof the pandemic disease. There have been instances of patients, who recovered from the severe form of […]

The JN.1 strain of coronavirus has been spotted in the UK, as well as in France, Iceland, Portugal and Spain, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have said. The new strain is a descendant of the Pirola variant of the virus, which itself evolved from the Omicron strain. Scientists are warning the new […]

Lucknow: Patients with respiratory ailments, chronic autoimmune diseases and heart issues need to be extra cautious as high level of pollutants in air may aggravate the situation.With Diwali around the corner, experts feel that pollution may play a contributing role in the exacerbation of pre-existing lung issues and increase the risk of respiratory tract infections […]

Are Morning Walks Safe In Air Pollution: The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi remained in the ‘Severe’ category on Tuesday as Delhiites continue to struggle with breathing toxic air. The increasing air pollution is posing a severe threat to the health of individuals across the national capital and the adjoining areas. This has led […]

There is a slight dip in the pollution levels in Delhi on Tuesday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recording 394 on Tuesday morning, putting the national capital in the ‘very poor’ category. This is a marginal improvement from the 421 (severe) recorded on Monday evening.  Despite this, the concentration of PM 2.5 fine […]

Still Breathing by Marita van der Vyver. BOOK: Still Breathing by Marita van der Vyver (Tafelberg)  Still Breathing by Marita van der Vyver is the sequel to her 1999 novel, Wegkomkans (published in English under the title Breathing Space). I remember devouring this nearly 500-page novel one weekend in 2000, reading late into the night, […]

Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of Covid-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of Long Covid symptoms, according to new research. The research examined the cases of 144 Covid survivors The study, carried out by clinical researchers at the University of York, Hull York Medical school (HYMS) […]

City residents continue to grapple with deteriorating air quality as the average index (AQI) for the first time this year remained in the “poor” category throughout a week — bleeding into the “very poor” category on Saturday at 301. Ludhiana residents left gasping, coughing as air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category. (Gurpreet Singh/HT) On […]