PULMONARY DISEASES

Three-and-some years after it all began, where are we on the Covid coaster? Although the pandemic is considered over, it is way too soon to start breathing sighs of relief all over other passengers on planes, writes Charlotte Bauer. My WhatsApp pings with a photo from a friend on the morning he’s booked to […]

Sept. 1, 2023 – A new study links long COVID cognitive problems such as brain fog to higher levels of proteins known to be involved with the way that blood clots.  Some scientists have noted the possibility that tiny blood clots restrict blood flow to vital organs as part of a COVID infection. The authors […]

NORFOLK, Va — Nationally and locally, medical experts are tracking a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Virginia Department of Health said medical experts are seeing an increase in diagnosed COVID-19 cases in hospitals, and concentrations of the virus in two of the state’s wastewater sewer sheds. Sylvia D’Angelo lives in Newport News with her husband […]

– Advertisement – Influenza viruses are a significant danger to human well being, inflicting critical signs and thousands and thousands of deaths international every year. Researchers have found out that breathing epithelial cells play a very important position in riding the immune reaction to those viruses. They discovered that viral RNA and influenza viruses stimulate […]

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Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Wayne County – COVID, asthma flare-ups, seasonal allergies, mononucleosis, ear infections, bug bites and stings Dr. Kevin Dazy — Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan “I don’t want to alarm people, but we’re […]

Many people who have long COVID—a condition in which health issues persist months after infection—report struggling with “brain fog,” recurring memory and concentration lapses that make it difficult­­ to function in everyday life. Now a new study has found these cognitive problems could result from blood clots triggered by infection, possibly through mechanisms like those […]

Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield poses during a portrait session at Parliament on April 12, 2020 in Wellington. Photo / Getty Images To many Kiwis, the description of Sir Ashley Bloomfield as a “mild-mannered healthcare hero” who helped save tens of thousands of lives during the Covid pandemic is accurate. For others, he’s […]

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) 2023 International Congress will take place in Milan, Italy, with a hybrid format. “Pollution, climate change, and sustainable developments” is the topic for 2023 and will be discussed cross-sectionally through the different sessions during the 5 days of the Congress, September 9–13. Here are some suggestions from ERS experts on […]

MISSOULA — Sickness season is getting closer. With RSV, flu, colds, and COVID, there’s a lot out there that can get you feeling under the weather. “So, recently, just in the last few weeks, we are definitely seeing more cases of COVID than what we’ve seen in the past,” said Cindy Farr, Health Promotion Director […]

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept into New Mexico in the spring of 2020, seriously ill patients from all over the state were brought to The University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where many wound up in intensive care, breathing with the help of ventilators. Early on, researchers from the UNM Center for Global Health […]

The man nicknamed the “Brighton cat killer” died of COVID on his 55th birthday while receiving end-of-life cancer care, according to an inquest. Stephen Bouquet was jailed for more than five years in July 2021 after stabbing and killing nine cats and injuring seven more. He carried out the attacks between October 2018 and May […]

The last Grand Slam of the year is underway, and the players have run the gamut of emotions already. The US Open has witnessed victories, surprise upsets, and illnesses even before the first week is over. An unidentified illness has swept through the Flushing Meadows, claiming one victim after another. Ons Jabeur and Dominic Thiem […]

Triggered by a new crop of variants, COVID-19 cases have been rising in Sonoma Valley during the past few weeks and masking requirements might again be implemented, but a new booster is on the way. “We have seen a small increase in positive cases, but our monthly positive COVID-19 numbers are under five per month,” […]

Reliq Health Technologies (TSXV:RHT) will onboard 10,000 patients from a respiratory therapy clinic in Texas by mid-2024 The company expects to collect $65 per patient per month at an over 70 per cent gross margin Reliq Health Technologies develops virtual care solutions for the multi-billion dollar healthcare market Reliq Health Technologies stock (TSXV:RHT) is down […]

Dry powder inhalers (DPI) remain a vital part of our healthcare system due to their extensive use caused by a large number of respiratory patients globally. However, despite their wide use, their inherent inefficiency leads to drug wastage, poor therapy, and high costs to the end-user. For a long time, dry powder inhalers (DPI) have […]

Back-to-school season is an exciting time for kids and their families. But for those with asthma or allergies, the excitement can be mixed with anxiety and concern. Managing chronic health conditions in school-age children requires the collaborative effort of clinicians, parents, school nurses, and staff. While some schools have these procedures down to a science, […]

The global Rescue Inhaler market size was valued at US$ 15.54 billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast period (2023 – 2030). The Global Rescue Inhaler Market 2023 research report provides a thorough analysis of the market’s state as of right now and its outlook through 2030. […]

As the monsoon season rolls in, it brings not only refreshing rains but also a set of challenges for children with asthma. The transition between seasons can act as a catalyst for asthma symptoms, particularly in children, exacerbating their condition. Remarkably, seasons characterised by increased relative humidity and rainfall often coincide with a surge in […]