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1Jun

Doctor’s warning over potentially deadly but little-known virus with Covid-like symptoms

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THE BIG THREE: A doctor said HMPV is the most important virus ‘you’ve never heard of’ (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A little-known but potentially deadly virus with similar symptoms to Covid-19 and flu is on the rise and can cause lethal pneumonia, say medical experts. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is one of the three biggest causes of […]

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1Jun

Doctors say you need to know about this little-known virus

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What Is Human Metapneumovirus, Exactly?PhotoAlto/Michele Constantini – Getty Images Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) rose sharply this spring, according to the CDC. HMPV was first discovered in 2001. There’s a lot experts are still learning about HMPV. There are some viruses most people are at least aware of, like RSV and the flu. But then […]

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1Jun

What is mouth taping and can it improve your sleep?

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Zip those lips.   There’s nothing that gets the internet more jazzed up than a seemingly effortless wellness hack. When videos started circulating about mouth taping – using tape to physically keep your mouth shut while you sleep – it seemed like another quirky-but-plausible addition to the modern wellness canon.  For more wellness advice, head on […]

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1Jun

New variants of human metapneumovirus surge in Spain post-COVID, highlighting evolution and impact

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An important aetiologic agent of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in adults and children is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). A recent Journal of Infection study explores the genetic diversity, prevalence, and evolutionary dynamics of HMPV. Study: The emergence, impact, and evolution of human metapneumovirus variants from 2014 to 2021 in […]

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1Jun

Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor Safe, Well Tolerated in Pediatric CF

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Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ELX/TEZ/IVA) was generally safe and well tolerated among children with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged 6 to 11 years old who have at least 1 F508del allele, researchers reported in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The investigators sought to assess long-term safety and efficacy of ELX/TEZ/IVA in children aged 6 to […]

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1Jun

Area woman navigates cystic fibrosis challenges

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For her entire life, Briana Dewitt has battled cystic fibrosis. “Having CF requires a lot of maintenance, just in order to stay healthy and keep breathing and living every day, as normally as possible,” Dewitt said. “Growing up, I was kinda in and out of the hospital and that was something that became more prominent […]

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1Jun

What is HMPV? Human metapneumovirus symptoms, treatment and risks explained

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This past cold and flu season was nothing to sneeze at — and now another respiratory tract infection is making headlines.  The good news is, HMPV symptoms are usually mild — in fact, they’re similar to the common cold, with the infection often resolving on its own within a week. But it’s especially common in […]

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1Jun

What is HMPV? Little-known virus cases are up 36% this year

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A virus that virtually nobody has ever heard of has spread across the United States, causing a 36% spike in cases in 2023, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is a respiratory disease that causes symptoms much like the common cold: cough, fever, congestion, runny […]

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1Jun

Human Metapneumovirus Fills ICU Units with Children and Seniors

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently reported that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has filled intensive care units with children and seniors this spring. HMPV is a viral respiratory illness that is closely related to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). It is capable of causing severe respiratory illness in people, similar to influenza. CNN […]

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31May

Symptom Scoring Framework Paves the Way for Long COVID Definition

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Investigators took a step toward formally identifying postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), also known as long COVID, as a new condition with an analysis of self-reported symptoms across multiple organ systems present at six months or more after infection. The study, published in JAMA, looked at data from 9764 patients who participated in the […]

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31May

An Inside Look at Covid’s Lasting Damage to the Lungs

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More than three years after the start of the pandemic, many Covid survivors continue to struggle. Some, especially those who became so severely ill that they were hospitalized and unable to breathe on their own, face lasting lung damage. To better understand the long-term impact of Covid’s assault on the lungs, The New York Times […]

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31May

Those with respiratory issues stay inside amid smoke

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WORCESTER, Mass. – Skies in central Massachusetts were hazy again Wednesday with smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Local doctors, including Saint Vincent Hospital chief of medicine Dr. George Abraham, are warning people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors if they can, but say there are some precautions people can take. “For people with breathing […]

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31May

mRNA medicines: Looking back, and a look forward

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In Part 1 of this series, I noted that mRNA vaccines were hustled into commercial viability by Operation Warp Speed, a federal program set up in 2020 to accelerate the development of any vaccine that might stave off COVID-19’s most severe symptoms. The sudden appearance of a brand new kind of vaccine has generated concerns […]

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31May

Electricity Generation and Transportation Claim Hundreds of Lives Annually in Illinois | Keith J

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Once upon a time, in the heart of Illinois, lay the city of Springfield. Known for its historical landmarks and vibrant community, it’s a city that’s as charming as it is bustling. But recently, an invisible villain has been causing a ruckus. The air quality in Springfield has been under attack, leading to a surge […]

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31May

What is human metapneumovirus? Doctors explain HMPV symptoms

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Human metapneumovirus – What you need to know Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. FOX 5 New York’s Arthur Chi’en spoke with health experts about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for. NEW YORK – Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, has spiked […]

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31May

‘Is Your Asthma Under Control’

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FAIRFAX, Va. , May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Asthma is a chronic disease with no known cure. When it comes to treatment, many healthcare providers focus on symptom management using medications and trigger avoidance. But what do you do if your asthma is not well-controlled? And when is it time to see an asthma specialist? Allergy […]

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31May

Unfamiliar respiratory virus causes big problems for some

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(CNN) – A little-known respiratory virus causes symptoms like the flu and COVID-19, and spiked this spring, according to numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s also led to hospitalizations among many of the most vulnerable, like young children and seniors. It’s called human metapneumovirus or HMPV, a virus that wreaked […]

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31May

Cannabis use not linked to COPD in tobacco smokers

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In a new study, neither current, nor lifetime cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles assessed the relationship between cannabis use and COPD development in adults who either smoked or formerly smoked tobacco cigarettes. The participants were aged between […]

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31May

Predictors/Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms in Asthma, From Youth to Adulthood

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Racial marginalization and socioeconomic disadvantage are associated with greater baseline depressive symptoms in individuals with asthma, with depressive symptoms decelerating across adolescence and into young adulthood and then increasing across young adulthood and into adulthood. These were among study findings published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Asthma accompanied by depression is associated with greater […]

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31May

Doctor’s warning over virus with Covid-like symptoms

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A doctor has issued a warning over a ‘killer’ virus with Covid-like symptoms in the latest health news. You may have never heard of it, but cases are on the rise. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus with similar symptoms as Covid – a cough, runny nose and/or nasal congestion. But cases are on […]

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