PULMONARY DISEASES

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests. The research which is published today in the journal Annals of Medicine highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans. The findings demonstrate […]

In a recent study published in Vaccine, researchers investigated clinically significant predictors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination uptake among individuals with social and medical susceptibility to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, residing in the Essex County of New Jersey. Study: Individual and structural determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake in a marginalized […]

A new study published in Scientific Reports aimed to identify factors that could influence the pattern of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in a particular area. Study: Influence of the natural radon radiation on the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic. Image Credit: Viorel Kurnosov/Shutterstock.com It examined whether natural radon radiation influenced the spread of the […]

V ets in Cyprus have received the first batch of human anti-Covid medication to treat sick cats on the island after thousands have died from a viral disease caused by feline coronavirus. The island’s health ministry began discharging the treatment on Tuesday amid an alarming increase in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) cases, caused by feline […]

In a recent study published in The Lancet Microbe, a group of researchers determined the impact of vaccination on inflammation levels in individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Dynamics of inflammatory responses after SARS-CoV-2 infection by vaccination status in the USA: a prospective cohort study. Image Credit: Ninc Vienna/Shutterstock.com Background […]

NewsDesk @bactiman63 The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a possible cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in residents of municipalities across Passaic County and Bergen County and is encouraging residents who develop symptoms suggestive of Legionnaires’ disease to seek medical evaluation. Legionella pneumophila bacteria/CDC As of August 4, NJDOH has been notified […]

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A small battery-operated device long used as a treatment for pain may also help patients with sleep apnea, a British study suggests. Sleep apnea is a condition that impedes breathing during sleep, reduces oxygen intake and undermines sleep itself. The remedy: zapping […]

Source: NoSystem images / Getty Back to school again! Signs prove that Covid could be making a comeback after months of falling cases. With the virus on the rise, we want students returning to school to remain safe with these five back-to-school safety tips. Experts told NBC News that while cases are going up, they […]

All LMFM News The decision has been taken as part of increased infection control measures. Visiting restrictions have been introduced at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan as part of increased infection control measures. Hospital management also say there are currently a number of Covid-19 and non-Covid patients presenting at the emergency department. Patients are advised […]

Introduction: “Scuba Diving Equipment Market” New Research Insight Report 2023 | Spread Across 113 Pages Report which provides an in-depth analysis Based on Regions, Applications (Amateur Diving, Professional Diving), and Types (Open Respiratory System, Closed Respiratory System). The report presents the research and analysis provided within the Scuba Diving Equipment Market Research is meant to […]

Variant EG.5, nicknamed “Eris,” is the new dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., according to the CDC. Per a CDC report, recent upticks in COVID cases are largely due to this newest subvariant. Experts explain what you need to know about the latest COVID surge. Unfortunately, experts say COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon. […]

The important health group called the World Health Organization (WHO) has found a new kind of the COVID-19 sickness. They call it Eris or EG.5. They think it’s different and worth looking at. This kind is spreading to many countries like the UK, China, and the US. Even though Eris might have some special things […]

Eat your broccoli. Leafy greens rich in vitamin K — like broccoli and spinach — could be helping to keep your lungs healthy, a new study published in the journal ERJ Open Research revealed. A group of scientists in Denmark found that people with low levels of vitamin K were more likely to have poor […]

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — State health officials said they are investigating another possible cluster of Legionnaire’s disease, after nine Passaic County residents and one Bergen County resident have confirmed cases of the lung infection. Legionnaire’s disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. Symptoms are similar to respiratory diseases like COVID-19, influenza, […]

A “non-negligible” proportion of patients post-COVID-19 acute infection experience persistent chest-, gastrointestinal-, musculoskeletal-, general body-, and/or nervous system-related long-term pain symptoms, according to the authors of a meta-analysis published in Pain Practice. The study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the proportion of patients who had experienced consistent long-term pain and symptoms […]

A long-term prophylactic dose of doxycycline 100 mg daily in patients with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) did not significantly reduce the overall exacerbation frequency, according to study results published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Researchers sought to assess the efficacy of long-term prophylactic doxycycline in reducing the rate […]

Type 2 inflammation, the mechanism behind most cases of childhood asthma (Gettyimages) “My son coughs all night, many nights, several times a year.” “The girl is excited for no reason, whistling is heard when breathing.” “The teachers tell me that he sits down during recess, that he doesn’t play with his classmates because he immediately […]

THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It may not get the publicity of some better-known vitamins like D, but vitamin K — found in leafy green vegetables — may boost lung health. A new, large study — published Aug. 10 in ERJ Open Research — suggests that people who have low levels of this […]

As physicians, we have seen far too often the toll that asthma and other lung conditions take on Maine patients and their families. Asthma attacks are extremely stressful and can even be fatal. But the good news is that many asthma attacks could be prevented simply by reducing pollution and making our air healthier to […]