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19Oct

New study aims to assess current impact of CF on young children

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A new study called ENHANCE is seeking to better understand the current effect of cystic fibrosis (CF) in young children. “There is so much to learn about the changes that are happening in children with CF, we are really excited about this new study,” Paul McNally, MD, a professor at the Royal College of Surgeons […]

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19Oct

Tuberculosis Burden Higher in Vulnerable Populations vs General Populations

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Vulnerable populations face a substantially higher burden of tuberculosis (TB) than general populations face, according to systematic review findings published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Investigators sought to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of tuberculosis among global vulnerable populations. The goal was to underline the best available evidence to inform decision making. Vulnerable populations studied […]

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19Oct

ATS Quick Hits

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ATS Quick Hits Incidental CT Findings in a Patient with Influenza Type A, Admitted to the Hospital After a Syncopal Episode Marjorie P. Zambrano, MDRichmond University Medical Center   Case A 58-year-old male with a past medical history of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), presented to the emergency department (ED) with the chief complaint of syncope. […]

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19Oct

Officer Died from Acute Asthma Exacerbation

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Source: Johnson County Coroner GREENWOOD, Ind.–The cause of death for a former Greenwood police officer was released Thursday afternoon. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office says 27-year-old Zane Hennig’s died from acute asthma exacerbation. His manner of death is considered “natural.” “Your airways become swollen during an acute exacerbation. Your muscles contract and your bronchial tubes […]

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19Oct

Breastfeeding Enhances Protective Effects of Maternal Influenza Vaccination

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Maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy effectively reduces influenza risk for infants younger than 6 months, especially when combined with breastfeeding. These study results were presented at IDWeek 2023, held from October 11 to 15, in Boston, Massachusetts. Infants are not eligible for influenza vaccination despite being at increased risk for influenza infection and influenza-related complications. […]

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19Oct

Medicine on the base of vitamin B6 improves memory and decreases fatigue after COVID

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Newswise — Scientists have showed that medicine on the base of vitamin B6 can be used for treatment of post-COVID asthenia – condition when patients complain of rapid fatigability, problems with memory and sleep. Taking of this product enabled 35% patients to improve memory, 40% patients began to sleep well, 42% of people began to […]

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19Oct

BC Children’s Hospital offering advice ahead of respiratory virus season

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Officials at BC Children’s Hospital are offering guidance ahead of the incoming respiratory virus season. The advice is being given to cut down on emergency room traffic and to provide parents and guardians with alternative means of seeking care. Between October and December 2022, more than 13,000 children and youth received care at BC Children’s […]

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19Oct

Living with COVID-19 – How to Protect Myself and Others

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COVID-19 is still present in our communities, that’s why it’s important to continue to take steps to minimize the spread.  Get Vaccinated  Reduce the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 by staying up-to-date with your vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe and effective. Nova Scotians 6 months and over are eligible to be vaccinated.  Learn more […]

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19Oct

It’s flu season, but RSV is on health officials’ radar

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Flu season has begun, RSV is a worry and COVID-19 continues to be a concern. The New Mexico Department of Health recommends getting vaccinated for all three. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, vaccines are recommended for adults 60 and over, pregnant women who will deliver in RSV season and infants born in RSV season, said […]

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19Oct

How to Tell the Viruses Apart

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Many respiratory viruses make the rounds in fall and winter, making this prime time to brush up on your knowledge of common illnesses. But if you or a family member suddenly gets sick, it can be tricky to know if you’re dealing with one of the big three respiratory viruses going around now—COVID-19, flu, and […]

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19Oct

Hackensack Meridian JFK Advanced Lung and Airway Center is the Second Medical Center in the United States to Separate the Fissure Robotically and Then Place the Valve During the Same Surgery

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Combining Robotic Surgery with Endobronchial Valves for Patients with Advanced Emphysema Allowing More Patients to Benefit from this Procedure.  Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center’s Advanced Lung and Airway Center now offers a new lung valve treatment for patients with severe COPD and emphysema. Zephyr® Valves received breakthrough device designation and were approved by the […]

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19Oct

Covid increases risk of developing ‘extremely rare’ Guillain-Barre syndrome, though still rare: Study, covid-increases-risk-of-developing-extremely-rare-guillain-barre-syndrome

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition in which a person’s immune system attacks their peripheral nerves. New Delhi: Covid infection could increase the risk of developing the Guillain-Barre syndrome in the six weeks after being infected with coronavirus, scientists have found, even as they say the disorder […]

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19Oct

Risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome 6 times higher after Covid infection

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In a recent study from Israel, a connection was found between Covid-19 infection and a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) within six weeks. Conversely, mRNA vaccination was associated with a decreased risk of this rare but serious autoimmune condition. The study was published in the journal Neurology. The research was conducted […]

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19Oct

Kashmir faces triple threat of RSV, influenza, Covid, say doctors

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is affecting both young and elderly populations in Kashmir, leading many to seek medical attention in hospitals. RSV, a common cause of respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, often comes with symptoms similar to those of a common cold. Dr Nisar Ul Hassan, an influenza expert and President of […]

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19Oct

Health-care workers on edge as number of Albertans hospitalized with COVID-19 doubles

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Doctors and nurses are warning that Alberta’s health system is already under strain as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge and the respiratory virus season has yet to kick into high gear. Internal Alberta Health Services data obtained by CBC News shows the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has surpassed 900 and has roughly doubled in about a […]

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19Oct

Endotoxin-induced acute lung injury | COPD

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Introduction COPD exacerbations are devastating episodes in the natural course of the disease, leading acutely to increased morbidity and mortality.1 Moreover, in COPD, the rate of exacerbations has been correlated with an accelerated decline in lung function.2 Although the mechanism for this association is not determined, increased lung and systemic inflammation during an exacerbation could […]

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19Oct

BIBO Health Offers Hope for Millions Battling Breathing Troubles in India

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New Delhi (India), October 19: In a country where over 200 million people grapple with frequent breathing difficulties, the traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, is being looked at as a ray of hope. Among the pioneers in this endeavour is Bibo Health, a company that is gaining recognition in the market for its groundbreaking Ayurvedic formulations. […]

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19Oct

The ‘Gold’ way to treat and manage COPD

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Prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and management of COPD, by Theresa Lowry-Lehnen With an estimated 392 million people affected globally, COPD represents a substantial healthcare burden, causing significant morbidity and mortality. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 re-defines COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterised by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnoea, cough, expectoration and/or […]

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19Oct

How the Australian Actress and Model Lost Her Life to Emphysema

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Victoria Shaw was a talented and beautiful actress and model who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s. She appeared in several Hollywood films, such as The Eddy Duchin Story, The Crimson Kimono, and Westworld, as well as Australian television shows and stage productions. She was also a passionate animal rights activist and a […]

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19Oct

COPD Leads the Way in the Global

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Dublin, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Respiratory Care Medical Devices Market (by Disorder, Product Type, End User, & Region): Insights and Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com‘s offering. The global respiratory care medical devices market is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated value of […]

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