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11Jul

Blood plasma proteins hold answers to understanding long COVID

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10 to 20 percent of individuals that get COVID-19 will be later diagnosed with long COVID. New research looks at blood plasma protein patterns that can improve patient outcomes. A team at Lawson Health Research Institute, Canada, has discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in patients with long COVID, that could reveal potential drug […]

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11Jul

“Significant unmet needs” common among dying in UK hospitals

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Experienced by nearly all (93%) of those assessed in first of its kind UK-wide evaluation Deficit more likely in district general hospitals than teaching hospitals and cancer centres People dying in UK hospitals without specialist palliative care input frequently have “significant and poorly identified unmet needs,” finds a UK-wide evaluation—the first of its kind—published online […]

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11Jul

Venom from a deadly fish could be a surprising treatment for asthma

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SAO PAULO, Brazil — The venom of a deadly toadfish could be a surprise remedy that treats asthma in humans. Scientists at the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil say a molecule found in the venom of the toadfish Thalassophryne nattereri has demonstrated its ability to control lung inflammation and could serve as the foundation […]

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11Jul

Rise in Incidence of Asthma and COPD Drives Growth

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DUBLIN, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Bronchodilators Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Disease, By Route Of Administration, By Drug Class, By Mode of Action, By Region, Segment Forecast, 2023-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Research and Markets Logo The global bronchodilators market size is expected to reach USD 30.88 billion by […]

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11Jul

The causative role of age-associated pre-existing senescent cells on COVID-19 severity

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In a recent study published in the Nature Aging Journal, researchers investigated the role of senescent cells in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Study: Removal of senescent cells reduces the viral load and attenuates pulmonary and systemic inflammation in SARS-CoV-2-infected, aged hamsters. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Older adults are more vulnerable to respiratory viral infections, including severe […]

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11Jul

Dad whose teen daughter is battling Long Covid says it’s changed all their lives

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Sadly many millions died as a result of Covid-19, but many more survived. However, an alarming number of people have been left with lasting side effects which has been classified as a condition of its own, namely Long Covid. Symptoms include chronic exhaustion, pain in various parts of the body, weakness, breathing difficulties, headaches, a […]

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11Jul

To Detect and monitor exacerbations of COPD

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Introduction Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is currently the third leading cause of death worldwide.1 The latest GOLD report defines COPD as A heterogeneous lung condition characterised by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum production, exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/ or alveoli (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive airflow obstruction.2 […]

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11Jul

‘Keep kids inside as much as possible’

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A 2022 file photo of Sahara dust over Jamaica. (Photo: Naphtali Junior) WITH an anticipated increase in the number of patients, particularly children, turning up at health facilities to treat respiratory illnesses brought on by the plume of Sahara dust now affecting Jamaica, a medical doctor is advising parents to be particularly vigilant in lessening […]

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11Jul

Staying safe in the sun with a chronic condition

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IT’S great to be able to enjoy the bright days, warm weather and longer evenings of summer. However, for people with chronic health issues such as Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes or heart conditions, summer is a time to be cautious. Lung Conditions (Asthma and COPD) Heat and humidity in the summer can […]

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11Jul

Flu-related myocarditis is rare but can be fatal, as Ohio family learned

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Last December, during the week before winter break, Abbie Hauler caught the flu. She had a deep cough and began complaining of chest pain. Her mother, Angie Hauler, told her to stay home and rest. But the eighth grader had tests to take before vacation started. And she didn’t want to miss a weekend trip […]

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10Jul

How harmful can Sahara dust be?

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If you’re worried about smoke from Canadian wildfires, sandstorms now raging across the Saharan are possibly jeopardizing the quality of the air you breathe. A week ago over northern Africa, a cloud of desert dust entered the atmosphere, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached South Florida over the weekend. This is the first of three […]

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10Jul

New parents have warned that respiratory syncytial virus can be dangerous for young children

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Katherine Kieran feared her newborn baby Hazel would die as a result of contracting respiratory syncytial virus – so she’s now warning other parents to protect their families from the common disease. The number of RSV cases — which send about 12,000 babies to the hospital each year — in some states is already more […]

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10Jul

Breath of Success: Respiratory Devices Market Poised for Remarkable Surge to US$ 55.9 Billion by 2033, Propelled by Impressive 8.7% CAGR

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The Respiratory Devices Market size is projected to be valued at US$ 24.2 Billion in 2023 and is expected to rise to US$ 55.9 Billion by 2033. The sales of respiratory devices are expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. The prevalence of tobacco use and the rising incidence of respiratory […]

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10Jul

Lifesaving RSV vaccine approved in UK for the first time – are you eligible?

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Regulators have given the green light to a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common “cold-like” virus that can be fatal to babies and the elderly. GSK’s Arexvy vaccine will be given to Britons aged 60 and over to prevent serious lung infections after it was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory […]

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10Jul

Lollipop-based saliva collection system shows promise for more enjoyable, accurate diagnostic testing

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A lollipop might be a sweet reward for a kid who’s endured a trip to the doctor’s office, but now, this candy could make diagnostic testing during a visit less invasive and more enjoyable. Researchers publishing in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry have shown, for the first time, that a lollipop-based saliva collection system can capture bacteria […]

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10Jul

The vital role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

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At the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, analog techniques like nasopharyngeal swab specimens for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing were prominent. The widespread use of nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as facemasks and social distancing was reminiscent of the influenza outbreak in 1918. Despite the prevalence of smartphones throughout the world, scientific studies […]

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10Jul

This New Device Can Tell Us Within 5 Minutes How Safe the Room is or ‘If There is a Live Virus’

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“If you are in a room with 100 people, you don’t want to find out five days later whether you could be sick or not. There is nothing at the moment that tells us how safe a room is.” But this new device developed by the McKelvey School of Engineering and the School of Medicine […]

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10Jul

Air Monitor Can Detect Covid Virus Variants in About 5 Minutes

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Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are looking at ways to surveil indoor environments in real time for viruses. By combining recent advances in aerosol sampling technology and an ultrasensitive biosensing technique, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have created a real-time monitor that can detect any of […]

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10Jul

Dynamic Compliance Linked to Less Mortality in COVID-19 Mechanical Ventilation

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An increase in dynamic compliance (Cdyn) was associated with lower odds of mortality among patients with COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation (MV), according to study findings reported in Respiratory Care. The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to determine the association between all-cause mortality in patients with COVID-19 receiving mechanical ventilation and respiratory mechanics, oxygenation impairment, social […]

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10Jul

Broncus completes first operation in radiofrequency ablation system trial

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TLD causes denervation in the lung areas through targeted deep-in-lung tissue radiofrequency ablation, thereby reducing airway obstruction in COPD. Image credit: Dusan Petkovic / Shutterstock. Broncus Holding Corporation has completed the first case of its targeted lung denervation (TLD) radiofrequency ablation system for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The multicentre study to […]

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