In a pivotal case for access to affordable medicines in South Africa, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa – represented by SECTION27 – earlier this year came together to help champion access to lifesaving new cystic fibrosis treatments. Cheri Nel, a South African woman living with cystic fibrosis, and […]

Asthma is a common respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While many individuals with asthma experience noticeable symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, there is a less well-known form of the condition called “silent asthma.” Silent asthma, also known as cough-variant asthma, presents with subtle or no traditional asthma […]

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While infections and hospitalizations from the COVID-19 virus are expected to rise during the fall and winter respiratory virus season, a new study suggests that sleep duration modulates the relationship between pre-existing medical conditions and long COVID. Compared with individuals who had no pre-existing conditions and an average sleep duration of […]

Metropolitan News-Enterprise Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Page 1 Ninth Circuit: United Airlines Might Be Liable Based on Face-Mask Edict By a MetNews Staff Writer The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a summary judgment in favor of United Airlines in an action for disability discrimination brought by a […]

After reaching “zero” this summer, health officials in Missoula say wastewater testing is showing signs COVID-19 is once again becoming widespread, with samples of the virus showing up in recent weeks. During the height of the pandemic, wastewater testing became one additional way for health officials to monitor the “curve” of the COVID outbreak, including […]

Montana is the hottest spot in the entire nation for COVID-19 infections when it comes to the hospital admission rate per capita, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Through Sept. 23, the latest week of data available, there were 115 new hospital admissions for COVID in Montana, which was a 32% change from the […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Novavax protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, making it the only non-mRNA option available in the country. The vaccine is expected to be available at pharmacies and doctor’s offices nationwide in the coming days, according to a news release from Novavax. Anyone age 12 and older […]

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula health officials are seeing increases in COVID levels detected through wastewater surveillance. “As we’re seeing an increase in COVID in our wastewater surveillance and an increase in outbreaks, it’s important for people to be sure to take precautions. It is especially important to be a good neighbor and protect those most […]

MISSOULA — Missoula Public Health (MPH) is reporting an increase has been seen in the levels of detected COVID-19 in wastewater surveillance in Missoula. MPH explains that wastewater surveillance collects wastewater samples which provides data including people infected with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic or go untested. “As we’re seeing an increase in COVID in our […]

United States Patient Monitoring Market to Proliferate in the Coming Years Projected to Grow at a Significant Rate during 2022-2028 The rise in the number of elderly people, the rising use of smart devices and wearables, and technical improvements are the main drivers of the United States patient monitoring system market. The prevalence of chronic […]

Air quality has long been a concern in South Philadelphia, where an oil refinery operated for more than 150 years before an explosion set it on fire in 2019. Today, many people in the densely populated, low-income, high-minority neighborhood have asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and other conditions, “all of which operate through […]

The rising prevalence of respiratory diseases and an ageing population have been major growth drivers in the portable oxygen concentrator market in recent years. These cutting-edge medical innovations are made to give people with chronic respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema a steady supply of oxygen, enabling them to live more […]

By Brennen Jensen / Published Fall 2023 To describe something as risk-free and secure, there’s an old saying: “As safe as houses.” Our houses were certainly seen as refuges during pandemic lockdowns. Now, amid the ongoing trend of working remotely, we’re spending more time than ever in our homes. Americans, on average, spend approximately 90% […]

Introduction Asthma is the most prevalent chronic respiratory disease; it affects 14% of children worldwide. The management approach for asthma includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies.1,2 According to the latest report on asthma by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA),3 asthma can be classified into mild, moderate, and severe (Table 1). The asthma classification should be […]

(MENAFN- News Direct) –News Direct– In a world plagued by escalating air pollution and its detrimental effects on human health, a groundbreaking solution has emerged to provide fresh, filtered air wherever you go. Meet Hari Hats, the brainchild of Honeyfeinated , a cutting-edge fusion of engineering and fashion. Hari Hats represents a patented, state-of-the-art wearable […]

In an age marked by escalating environmental challenges, maintaining indoor air quality has become a paramount concern. Urbanization and industrialization have escalated pollution levels, intensifying health risks linked with tainted indoor air. Amidst this backdrop, air purifiers have gained prominence, transitioning from a luxury to a near-essential household appliance. However, as they surge in popularity, […]

Long-awaited joint asthma guidance from NICE and the British Thoracic Society/ Scottish Intercollegiate Network (SIGN) will finally be published next summer, Pulse has learned. Proposals to develop a single set of guidelines from the three organisations was first announced in 2019 after concerns that conflicting advice in their recommendations was causing confusion. This included around the use of […]

2023 Breathing Apparatus Market Report: Comprehensive Insights The “Breathing Apparatus Market Report 2023” provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape in the industry. This report sheds light on company profiles, financial metrics, market demand, innovations, and the global footprint of major players. If you’re involved in the Breathing Apparatus market or looking to enter, […]

Lach Black, can you explain the story behind Clearblow and why it’s important? Clearblow is my brainchild, launched back in 2021. Our mission is pretty simple – we want to revolutionize the way kids with chronic lung issues undergo lung function testing. You see, it’s all about spirometry, a test that helps check how well […]

Breathing and Exchange of Gases Class 11 MCQs: Practice important MCQs from Chapter 14 Breathing and Exchange of Gases of Class 11 Biology. These chapter-wise MCQs are important for the upcoming CBSE Class 11 Biology Board Exam 2024. CBSE Breathing and Exchange of Gases Class 11 MCQs Breathing and Exchange of Gases MCQs: Multiple-choice questions […]

















