Testing for COVID-19, influenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—along with prompt antiviral treatment of patients at high risk for poor outcomes—is increasingly important because clinical presentations of each have considerable overlap, cases have presented outside of the typical season, and the rate of coinfection has increased considerably, said panelists in a recent Contagion® Peer […]

In this paper, we present the results of a comprehensive COVID-19 survey of aquatic athletes who participated in the FINA 19th World Championship, which was the first world aquatic championship after major COVID-19 waves subsided. The principal findings of this paper include a high SARS-CoV-2 infection rate in athletes, with a higher incidence in team […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide. While it’s a common misconception that COPD only strikes later in life, the disease can develop over time, often with subtle early signs that are easy to overlook. Recognizing these signs and taking prompt action can make a significant difference in improving the […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a high level of underdiagnosis. and according to the Argentine Association of Respiratory Medicine (AAMR), 70% of people suffering from this in our country do not know about it, and Juan José Soler Catalunya, a Spanish pulmonologist, pointed out that the best treatment to prevent this is to “quit […]

With school starting up and people staying inside more as the weather cools, viruses come out to play. This fall, health experts have advised that individuals take precautions to prevent the spread of disease. The peak for various illnesses can occur at different times throughout the fall and winter seasons. The Centers for Disease Control […]

Over the last few years, the nation has been through multiple rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations. This fall, the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered annually. The flu shot will also be recommended, as well as a newly approved vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that is especially harmful to infants and older adults. What […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is seeking to become the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen. The Alabama attorney general’s office on Friday asked the state Supreme Court to set an execution date for death row inmate Kenneth Smith. Alabama plans to put him to death by nitrogen hypoxia, […]

NEW YORK (AP) – The smoke from Canadian wildfires that drifted into the U.S. led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms—particularly in the New York area. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published two studies Thursday about the health impacts of the smoke, which shrouded city skylines with an […]

High levels of some minerals and metals in environmental water supplies may increase the risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis, according to a new study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. The study, appearing in Environmental Epidemiology, found the […]

Home › 2023 › Fighting for Those with Cystic Fibrosis A collaboration between Notre Dame and Trinity College Dublin explores a novel method to treat Cystic Fibrosis Eva Martin was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 weeks old. Though all babies are tested at birth in Ireland, Eva’s symptoms began before the bloodwork was even […]

UC Engineering PhD students have created a tool, affectionately known as BOB, to help prevent the third leading cause of death in New Zealand. PhD students, from left, Jaimey Clifton, Trudy Caljé-van der Klei and Ella Guy are making using making information more accessible for those with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses. Sustainable Development Goal […]

Smoke has settled back into the Okanagan and many regions of B.C. An air quality advisory has been sparked again from wildfire smoke. “Localized impacts continue in the Southern and Central Interior,” the smoky skies bulletin reads. “Easterly winds continue to transport smoke from the Southern Interior towards the Lower Mainland and the Island, causing […]

While older adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) see positives of mobile health (mHealth) tools, they also expressed apprehension about changes to their health care experiences. In a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, researchers gained a greater understanding of patient perspectives and experiences for this population, highlighting […]

University of Southampton researchers are embarking on two major areas of research which harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the health of patients. The AGENDA (AI methods applied to GENomic Data) project will develop AI algorithms and data modelling to vast genomic datasets to improve their analysis and interpretation for application in […]

Company Logo Industrial Dust Collector Market Industrial Dust Collector Market Dublin, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Industrial Dust Collector Market by Product Type, Media Type, End-user: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com‘s offering. The industrial dust collector market was valued at $7,871.2 million in 2021, and […]

Patients with symptomatic tobacco exposure and preserved spirometry (TEPS) did not have a faster decrease in lung function compared with those with asymptomatic TEPS, according to study findings published in JAMA. Researchers reported findings from SPIROMICS II (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01969344), a longitudinal study that characterized the spirometry findings of individuals who currently or previously smoked […]

A close pulmonary follow-up plan for adult patients after acute COVID-19 is not necessary as most clinical variables show no change in the first 6 months after recovery, according to study findings published in Respiratory Medicine. Previous studies with multiple follow-up visits after acute COVID-19 (especially those with close follow-up in the first 6 months) […]

PRESS RELEASE Published August 25, 2023 Respiratory Care Devices Market The respiratory care devices market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases and technological advancements in the healthcare industry. Respiratory care devices are used to treat and manage respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep […]

A respiratory expert has voiced concerns over the impact of two strains of Covid currently spreading across the UK. As reported, the Eris – or EG.5.1 – variant arrived in the UK in May this year, and has gone on to become the second most prevalent cause of Covid. It is thought around 800,000 Britons […]

No one ever wants to be pulled over by the police. Stopping at the side of the road for speeding, running a red light, or some other infraction can be scary, not to mention costly if the officer decides to give you a ticket. For one mother in Rockwood, Michigan, however, getting pulled over by […]

















