PULMONARY DISEASES

Volunteers and the work that they do are the backbone for many charities and nonprofits. These workforce team members interact routinely with the public during the volunteer activities. Many times, volunteers provide key interactions on behalf of the organization that can create the positive experience and services that the organizations are proud to provide. Research […]

Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a breath test that quickly identifies those who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The device requires only one or two breaths and provides results in less than a minute. The new study details a breath test that could become a tool for use […]

Given the increase in COVID cases in Mexico, UNAM launched a series of recommendations on symptoms that you should be aware of. UNAM stated that COVID cases have increased in recent weeks. (Darkroom) COVID-19 is back in Mexico, and although the global emergency due to the virus ended on Friday, May 5, the health authorities recommended the use […]

A recent study published in the Nature Communications Journal identified correlates of protection (COP) in 607 healthy individuals who have received three doses of Pfizer- BNT162b2 vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) variants. Study: Correlates of protection for booster doses of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine BNT162b2. Image Credit: MarcoLazzarini/Shutterstock.com Background COVID-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), […]

A tractor plows a field in Paso Robles. Cases of valley fever, caused by breathing in dust that contains a fungus, are highest in the Central Coast and Central Valley regions of California. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) After California’s record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley […]

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers working at Ohio State University in the United States of America (USA) developed an intranasal subunit vaccine. Study: An intranasal vaccine comprising SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain protein entrapped in mannose-conjugated chitosan nanoparticle provides protection in hamsters. Image Credit: Skylines/Shutterstock.com Named the NARUVAX-C19/Nano, the vaccine is based on the […]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A former TPx Communications accounts manager who sued the company and other entities that jointly employed him, alleging he was wrongfully fired in 2021 due to his age and for taking time off while sick with the coronavirus, must arbitrate his claims, a judge ruled Wednesday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge […]

GPs in England are to be given greater powers to fast-track testing in a bid to help diagnose and treat patients with heart and breathing problems more quickly.  Under the plans, doctors will be able to directly order diagnostic checks for some conditions without needing to go via a consultant. Patients with symptoms of asthma, […]

2 Breathe: Isolde Bielawski and the nursing manager Hiltrud Blau hope that the patient in the therapy center for out-of-hospital ventilation (TAB) will learn to breathe again without a tube. Image: Michael Braunschädel In a model experiment, seriously ill patients are weaned from the breathing tube in the therapy center for out-of-hospital ventilation in Hofheim. […]

Neither abatacept, cenicriviroc, nor infliximab improved time to recovery from COVID-19 pneumonia in hospitalized patients, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers aimed to determine if patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia received benefit from adding immunomodulators (abatacept, cenicriviroc, or infliximab) to standard care. Time to recovery by day […]

After California’s record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley fever this summer. “California’s dry conditions, combined with recent heavy winter rains could result in increasing valley fever cases in the coming months,” California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomás Aragón said in a news release.  During a […]

2 August 2023, 22:22 Brits have been warned over “thunder fever”. Picture: Alamy A “thunder fever” warning following recent storms in the UK has been issued for people with asthma and hay fever. The effect, which comes from high winds bringing more pollen into the air, could trigger asthma symptoms if the particles get into […]

Illustration: CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS Aug 02, 2023 — The New York State Department of Health is reporting an increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions, although numbers are still low compared to the height of the pandemic. The latest data, from today, shows a 22% increase in hospital admissions compared to last week with […]

The California Department of Public Health, in collaboration with local health departments, is alerting the public and health care providers to a potential increased risk for Valley fever in California. Because many Valley fever infections take place during the summer, August has been designated as Valley Fever Awareness Month. “California’s dry conditions, combined with recent […]

Busta Rhymes has credited his transformational weight loss to a post-sex asthma attack that made him rethink his entire lifestyle. The “Beach Ball” rapper opened up about his health journey as one of six rappers to cover the latest issue of Men’s Health published on Tuesday (August 1) celebrating Hip Hop 50. Discussing what prompted […]

U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching several studies to test potential treatments for long-term sequelae caused by COVID, an eagerly awaited step in the United States’ efforts against it. Mysterious condition affecting millions, Monday’s announcement Project recover The $1.15 billion from NIH comes amid frustration from patients who have been battling long-term sometimes […]

The health condition of former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya has improved considerably, a doctor treating him said on Wednesday. The 79-old Bhattacharya was hospitalised on July 29 with respiratory problems. “On the fifth day of admission, he is on intermittent non-invasive ventilatory support. He is alert and is talking to doctors and visitors. […]

Early symptoms of viral infections and allergies can be similar, though allergies can cause itchy eyes, which is less common in viral infections. Also, fevers tend to signify infections. Credit: Shutterstock Spring and summer have a lot to offer—warmer weather, pretty flowers, and relaxing vacations. For some people, however, they also bring on the dreaded […]

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of American smokers suffer from a potentially serious lung disease that’s not technically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study finds. They would benefit from a clear diagnosis, though, and the new findings demonstrate a major gap in care for […]

MICHIGAN — Smoke from wildfires burning hundreds of miles away in central Canada returned to Michigan on Wednesday morning, according to AccuWeather forecasters. Although forecasters did not issue any alerts across Michigan, they warned sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease and children and older adults to reduce prolonged or […]