PULMONARY DISEASES

Expert diagnosticians in Chicago for a College of American Pathologists’ annual meeting advised scheduling an updated COVID-19 shot as one of the best ways to stay healthy this fall. Diseases like COVID-19, the flu and RSV “may be off the front pages right now, but we’re saying, ‘not so fast.’ They’re very much still with […]

Victorians are being reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma by using Victoria’s world-class risk forecasting system this grass pollen season. Grass pollen season, which typically runs from the start of October until the end of December, brings with it a seasonal increase in asthma and hay […]

Hay fever and asthma sufferers in Victoria are being urged to take adequate precautions ahead of thunderstorm asthma season. The current outlook is that Victoria will have an average grass pollen season this year, but authorities are warning conditions can change rapidly. Hayfever and asthma sufferers in Victoria are being urged to take adequate precautions […]

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Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced recruitment of the first patient into its EVOLUTION Phase 2 clinical trial following successful achievement of key safety and proof of concept milestones in Phase 1. The trial has been designed to support development of a […]

A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering from cystic fibrosis. The chronic disease is caused by a defective protein channel that prevents chloride ions from leaving cells and creating the watery conditions necessary to clear mucus. Researchers’ synthetic molecules offer […]

IT HAS been revealed that concerns are growing among Irish parents regarding the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during the upcoming winter season. RSV, a common virus known to cause lower respiratory tract infections in children, has become a significant worry for parents, with 63% expressing concerns about their child contracting the virus. Its […]

In a recent study published in the journal npj Vaccines, researchers investigated whether the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine could alter the breast milk microbiome and ways in which the changes impact breast milk antibody titers. Vaccine-induced antibodies in breast milk confer immunity to newborns against SARS-CoV-2. However, […]

This story was originally published Nov. 10, 2022 and has since been updated to include new information about the 2023 – 2024 respiratory illness season. Stay up to date on all health news by visiting VCU Health News. (Updated Oct. 10, 2023) By Sara McCloskey Respiratory illnesses tend to spread more often during the colder […]

(File photo/Vernon Matters) By Pete McIntyre New vaccines arrive Oct 10, 2023 | 9:30 AM British Columbia has launched its immunization campaign for this year’s respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province. The immunization plan was announced late last month as Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry reintroduced […]

Argh, you’re feeling sick again. You don’t want to take off work or go to the doctor if you don’t have to, but you also don’t want to be that person who infects the whole office (substitute “kid” and “classroom,” if applicable). You might have toughed it out before the pandemic, but the etiquette is […]

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers analyzed the incidence and risk of autoinflammatory and autoimmune disorders following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Connective Tissue Disorders Following COVID-19. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com COVID-19 and autoimmunity The causal agent of COVID-19, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest long COVID news and guidance in Medscape’s Long COVID Resource Center. As many as 2 out of 3 people with long COVID also have mental health challenges, including high rates of depression and anxiety, new research shows. It’s a surprising finding that shows that those with long COVID may experience […]

A new survey found that people can have lingering symptoms of a cold like they do with long COVID. The data found that, while symptoms could be similar in both groups, people with long COVID were more likely to have more intense health complications. Doctors stress that long COVID is different from so-called ‘long cold.’ […]

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by Kate Evans A triple onslaught of respiratory illnesses-COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a concern again as people start moving indoors as the weather gets cooler and the holidays move closer. Morgan County and Washington County are currently at a low level for COVID-19 infection. Health officials urge everyone to get […]

LA CROSSE, Wis. (UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- LA CROSSE PRESS RELEASE) – UW-La Crosse is seeking healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 70 for a study on the effects of long COVID. The study will analyze the health and function of red blood cells (RBC) in people with persistent COVID symptoms, as […]

It’s flu season and Oregonians, healthier on average than the U.S. as a whole, usually shrug it off as a fact of life. However the season is more complicated when factoring in RSV and COVID, which often look and act like flu. The flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all highly contagious respiratory […]

  “I don’t think we should ever shake hands again, to be honest with you. Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease, but it probably would also decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country.” – Dr. Anthony Fauci, April 2020 “It’s [hand shaking] an outdated custom. Many cultures have learned that […]

As Montana gears up to enter another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) encourages Montanans to take precautions to help protect against severe symptoms from COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The number of people ill due to respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, […]