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26Mar

New ultrasound technology may revolutionize respiratory disease diagnoses

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By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the airflow induced within the lungs and bronchial tree during normal breathing as well as those produced by the larynx during vocalizations, doctors can identify potential disease-related abnormalities within the respiratory system. In AIP Advances, researchers demonstrate the efficacy of ultrasound technology to detect low-amplitude movements produced by vocalizations […]

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26Mar

Experts advocate three-pronged approach to identifying missing tuberculosis cases

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In the journey towards a world free of Tuberculosis (TB), the crucial first step begins with identifying individuals affected by the disease. Globally, around 1.3 million people died from TB in 2022, making it the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, many people with the disease, which […]

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25Mar

COPD: Get active and improve treatment / New website informs those affected…

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23 25.03.2024 – 17:04 GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KG Munich (ots) In Germany there are almost three million people living with a diagnosis of “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”, or COPD for short. [1] Those affected usually experience progressive damage to the lung tissue, which manifests itself, among other things, in a permanent narrowing of the […]

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25Mar

what is it, how does it spread and how can we protect ourselves from it?

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    There has been an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The viral disease, also called avian influenza, killed 441 chickens out of a flock of 641 on a farm. There have been several outbreaks bird flu across Africa over the past 18 years. Nigeria was the first African country […]

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25Mar

Radiomics analysis for distinctive identification of COVID-19 pulmonary nodules from other benign and malignant counterparts

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A cross-sectional observational study was performed in our department after obtaining prior approval from the Institute Ethics Committee. We initially reviewed CT thorax scans of 250 patients with RT-PCR-positive COVID-19 infection over one year as detailed in Fig. 1a. Lung nodules were present in 24 patients with COVID-19 infection of which four patients were eliminated […]

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25Mar

Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

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Credit: European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106734 Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest bacterial disease and most commonly affects the lungs. Recent years have seen an increase in drug-resistant TB cases leaving many patients with limited treatment options. The only vaccine—BCG—is relatively ineffective at preventing TB in adults. New treatments are urgently needed. […]

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25Mar

Beware of ‘hot tub lung’ – the ‘invisible killer’ lurking in warm water that leaves sufferers gasping for breath

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THERE’S nothing more relaxing than lounging in a warm, bubbling hot tub. But soaking in the water could put you at risk of a ‘silent killer’ lung condition that leaves sufferers spluttering and gasping for breath. 1 Relaxing in a hot tub could leave you seriously ill, experts warnCredit: Alamy Known as ‘hot tub lung’, […]

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25Mar

Sharon Stone Says Her Sister Has ‘Finally’ Tested Negative for COVID-19 After Hospitalization

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Rodin Eckenroth / WireImage Sharon and Kelly Stone Sharon Stone is giving her fans a happy update on her sister’s health. The actress, 62, shared on Twitter that her sister no longer has the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “My sister @kellystonesingr & her husband finally tested Covid negative today for the 1st time,” she tweeted on […]

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25Mar

What is Croup and What Causes It?

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Croup is a common respiratory illness that affects babies and young children. While the symptoms can seem alarming, it is usually manageable with proper care. Farah Shahin, MD, a pediatrician with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares the signs and symptoms of croup and the various treatment options. What is croup? According to Dr. Shahin, there […]

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25Mar

CDC updates COVID-19 recommendations for non-health care settings

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On March 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its longstanding, non-health-care-setting guidelines for people who have recently tested positive for COVID-19. The guidelines now align with recommendations for common respiratory illnesses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. The CDC’s guidance for COVID-19 is a […]

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25Mar

Data From COVID-19 Pandemic Reveals High Rates of Asymptomatic RSV in Pregnancy

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Asymptomatic respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection was more frequently identified among pregnant women between 2021 and 2023, likely due to changes in testing practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, severe RSV outcomes were uncommon, indicating pregnancy is not a risk factor for severe disease. These findings were published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Researchers […]

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25Mar

AstraZeneca caps out-of-pocket costs of meds for certain patients

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Out-of-pocket costs for AstraZeneca’s inhaled respiratory therapies — most of which are used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — will be capped at $35 per month for eligible patients in the U.S. starting in June, the company announced in a press release. This cap, likely to benefit most commercially insured patients, comes as an […]

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25Mar

Rising Toll: Alarming Increase in Honor Killings Grips Swat

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Kalsoom Ahmed, a 22-year-old resident of Charbagh Tehsil in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, witnessed the tragic death of her 17-year-old sister Shah Bano, who was poisoned by their family. Nearly nine months later, Kalsoom still harbors fear, haunted by the image of her family’s hands stained with her sister’s blood, worrying that she may meet […]

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25Mar

Paxlovid Lowers COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk Even in Vaccinated Patients

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Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) provides protection against hospitalization in high-risk adults with COVID-19, including those who are vaccinated, according to a study in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The retrospective analysis sought to estimate the stepwise benefit of monovalent vaccination and Paxlovid for preventing COVID-19 hospitalization. Data were obtained from the Cosmos dataset, which included more than160 million individuals […]

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25Mar

Neighborhood Differences in Urban Air Pollution May Affect Asthma ED Visit Rates

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Neighborhood-specific differences in urban air pollution levels were associated with incidence rates for asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, researchers reported in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The researchers conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, ecologic study evaluating associations between census tract-level rates of asthma-related ED visits and average ambient concentrations of particulate matter […]

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25Mar

Holi Wellness: Protecting Asthma Patients from Triggers

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Asthma Patients: Safeguard Your Health This Holi: Holi, the festival of colors, brings joy, excitement, and a vibrant splash of colors. However, for individuals with asthma, the festivities can pose challenges due to potential triggers like dust, smoke, and strong odors. While celebrating Holi, it’s essential for asthma patients to prioritize their health and take […]

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25Mar

First Edition: March 25, 2024

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Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. KFF Health News: A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary? Sara England was putting together Ghostbusters costumes for Halloween when she noticed her baby wasn’t doing well. Her 3-month-old son, Amari Vaca, had undergone open-heart surgery two months before, so […]

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25Mar

Study links e-cigarettes to incurable disease called ‘Popcorn Lung’

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Study finds e-cigarettes linked to incurable disease “popcorn lung” E-cigarettes are often touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but according to a study released by the Harvard School of Public Health, they may just pose a different threat than their nicotine-filled counterparts. According to the study, 75 percent of flavored e-cigarettes and their […]

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25Mar

Using the NEWS2 and ABCDE assessment to identify early signs of clinical deterioration

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Nicholas Woolfe Loftus Charge nurse, Adult Critical Care Unit, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, and NIHR predoctoral clinical academic fellow, City, University of London, London, England Vanna Navales Staff nurse, Adult Critical Care Unit, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, England Tracey Bowden Senior lecturer in cardiac care and adult nursing, School of […]

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25Mar

Remembering Together Moray launches book by author Chris Lee which reflects on Covid pandemic

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Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! INSPIRED by lived experiences of the Covid pandemic, the second phase of Remembering Together Moray concludes with the launch of a specially commissioned screenplay book, ‘Breathing. Being’ by Chris Lee. Breathing. Being by Chris Lee. Picture: Graeme Roger The Covid-19 pandemic changed the lives of […]

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