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27Mar

Moderna Advances Multiple Vaccine Programs to Late-Stage Clinical Trials

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Announces next-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate as fourth respiratory vaccine to successfully meet its Phase 3 endpoints Expects two more Phase 3 readouts in 2024, including combination vaccine against flu and COVID-19, and vaccine against CMV Announces positive clinical trial data from three new vaccines against viruses that cause significant burden (Epstein-Barr virus, Varicella-Zoster virus, norovirus) […]

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27Mar

Stanislaus County health officials watch for signs of fast-spreading COVID-19 variant

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A COVID-19 subvariant being watched by health experts most recently accounted for more than 60% of coronavirus cases in the western region of the United States. In Stanislaus County, public health officials don’t have many tools for local tracking of COVID-19 variants, including the closely watched JN.1, an offshoot of the BA.2.86 omicron variant. So […]

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27Mar

The best methods to improve ventilator reliability and accuracy

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Medical ventilators are advanced air circulation systems engineered to facilitate breathing for a patient unable to do so independently. A variety of medical ventilators are available for use in different medical environments. Image Credit: Superior Sensor Technology A variety of medical ventilators are available for use in different environments: Transport ventilators: First responders, ambulance services, and […]

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26Mar

Flu, RSV and COVID cases are set to rise soon, so when should you get vaccinated?

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Cooler weather is on our doorstep and it’s bringing some very unwanted house guests — their names are COVID, influenza and RSV. Some experts are predicting a particularly bad flu season and there’s concern vaccine uptake will remain low and, in turn, hospitalisations will increase. There’s also talk of the dreaded “flurona”. Past experience shows […]

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26Mar

These Inhalers No Longer Cost More Than $35 Per Month

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Key Takeaways Three major pharmaceutical companies have announced price caps for their inhalers. The inhalers treat patients with asthma and COPD. Changes were made in response to pressure from lawmakers. Amidst untenable drug prices, there’s finally some good news: Several pharmaceutical companies are capping the out-of-pocket price of select inhalers at $35. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is […]

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26Mar

Protein in lungs offers potential treatment for allergic asthma | Wellness

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Sincerely Media By James Gamble via SWNS A protein in the lungs could be activated to treat those who suffer from allergic asthma, according to a new study. American researchers found a protein called Piezo1 prevents a type of immune cell in the lung from becoming hyperactivated by allergens. Activating this protein using a drug […]

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26Mar

I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. Can I still go to the emergency room?

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Officials with Health P.E.I. say wait times at the emergency room can be long, but people who are positive for COVID-19 who experience severe symptoms should seek care at the hospital if they feel they need it. (Steve Bruce/CBC – image credit) One woman on P.E.I. who tested positive for COVID-19 says she’s left with […]

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26Mar

Vietnam confirms first human death due to bird flu; know symptoms of H5N1 virus | Health News

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H5N1 is a highly virulent strain of influenza, so infected people often develop severe disease and die at a high rate. In Vietnam, a 21-year-old became the first death of the nation due to this strain of bird flu. Bird flu in Vietnam (Photo credit: Pixabay) New Delhi: Vietnam confirmed-ever first death due […]

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26Mar

SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B and respiratory syncytial virus positivity and association with influenza-like illness and self-reported symptoms, over the 2022/23 winter season in the UK: a longitudinal surveillance cohort | BMC Medicine

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Moss JWE, Davidson C, Mattock R, Gibbons I, Mealing S, Carroll S. Quantifying the direct secondary health care cost of seasonal influenza in England. BMC Public Health. 2020;20(1):1464. Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Shi T, Denouel A, Tietjen AK, Campbell I, Moran E, Li X, et al. Global disease burden estimates of respiratory syncytial […]

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26Mar

3 more COVID deaths in New Brunswick, 4 youth among flu hospitalizations

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Since the beginning of the respiratory season on Aug. 27, 86 New Brunswickers have died from COVID, there have been 1,396 hospitalizations and 91 intensive care admissions. (CBC – image credit) Three more New Brunswickers have died from COVID-19, while no new influenza deaths have been reported, and hospitalizations for both viruses have decreased, updated […]

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26Mar

Preparing to travel internationally as a post-transplant patient

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My wife, Susan, and I have traveled around the world by trains, planes, ships, and automobiles finding new adventures. We are now in Amsterdam — our first international trip since 2019. When I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in January 2017, my care team encouraged me to live my best life. I did, […]

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26Mar

I’m processing a recent asthma diagnosis for my daughter with cystic fibrosis

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My husband and I sit in the same waiting room we did years ago when our daughter, Claire, was a newborn. A similar sense of anxiety washes over me as I watch for her pulmonologist to emerge from the operating room. Claire was undergoing a bronchoscopy, a procedure to take a closer look at her […]

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26Mar

Global Respiratory Biologics Market is projected to reach US$ 42,319.9 Million by 2034: Growing Prevalence of Respiratory Diseases

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Future Market Insights Global and Consulting Pvt. Ltd. US respiratory biologics market to surge at 13.7% CAGR. Growing awareness & innovation by US biotech companies fuel market. The growth of the respiratory biologics market is fueled by a rising incidence of respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, and other pulmonary disorders, reflecting a […]

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26Mar

Nemsia Films & Evercare hospital partners to breathe hope into asthma care

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This initiative follows the resounding success of the cinematic masterpiece ‘Breath of Life’ on Prime Naija, a film written and directed by BB Sasore, the co-founder of Nemsia Films, starring and produced by Eku Edewor which recently garnered eleven AMVCA nominations, including Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Writing, underscoring its remarkable impact on Nigerian […]

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26Mar

New study reveals who was more vulnerable to post-COVID syndrome early in the pandemic

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People with post-COVID syndrome (PCS) following the COVID-19 infection often suffer from intense fatigue and dyspnea. This is what emerges from a new Nordic study led by Umeå University and recently published in BMJ Public Health journal. High blood pressure also appears to be a risk factor for PCS diagnosis, according […]

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26Mar

The Right Inhaled Medication at the Right Price

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Leah J. Witt, MD: Hello. I’m Dr Leah Witt. Welcome to season one of Medscape InDiscussion, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) podcast series. Today we’re talking medications, especially inhalers and COPD; everything from correct use, cost, and tips for prescribing. I am beyond excited to welcome my friend and today’s expert guest, Dr Amber Lenae […]

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26Mar

Google’s HeAR AI system uses sounds to detect lung diseases, such as COVID-19

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Radar plot of the performance comparison on health acoustic event detection tasks on FSD50K and FluSense datasets. Credit: arXiv (2024). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2403.02522 A team of AI researchers at Google Research, working with a pair of colleagues from the Center of Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, has developed a machine learning system aimed at diagnosing lung […]

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26Mar

Yes, adults can get RSV too. Here’s what to know about the viral illness that’s sending kids to the ICU.

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Parents might not even notice they have RSV, but the illness can hit infants, toddlers, and elderly adults very hard.Bojanstory via Getty Images Anyone can get infected with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. But the illness tends to hit babies and older adults harder than school-age kids and parents. Common symptoms include a runny nose, […]

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26Mar

Respiratory Inhaler Market to Surpass USD 27,779.9 Million by 2017, with CAGR of 4.2% | Marketresearch.biz

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Marketresearch.biz reports that the Respiratory inhaler market is estimated to be valued at US$ 27,779.9 million in 2017, and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.2%. Overview of the Respiratory Inhaler Market The Respiratory Inhaler Market encompasses a diverse range of medical devices used for the delivery of medication directly to the lungs, providing […]

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26Mar

Whooping Cough Cases Triple Within 2 Weeks In Chelan, Douglas Co.

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The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is reporting cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have more than tripled in a short time. The district is reporting 58 cases as of March 22, a sharp increase from 17 cases two weeks earlier. The health district confirmed its first case of this outbreak on February 14 […]

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