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31May

From post Covid to the environment, the pulmonology of the future at the Aipo Congress

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How important is the quality of the air we breathe, the quality of our sleep and the spaces we inhabit for the health of our body? How has pulmonology changed after Covid-19? These are some of the questions that experts from all over Italy and abroad will try to answer on the occasion of the […]

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31May

Valley News – NH declares smoke advisory due to Nova Scotia wildfires

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Published: 5/31/2023 9:27:44 AM Modified: 5/31/2023 9:28:15 AM Editor’s Note: This story was first published on New Hampshire Bulletin. The state Department of Environmental Services is issuing an elevated particle air pollution advisory for Tuesday afternoon through Friday, citing wildfires in Canada. Central and southern Nova Scotia have experienced unusual record-breaking heat resulting in the wildfires spanning more […]

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31May

Is it the next Covid? All you need to know about metapneumovirus amid 11% rise | World News

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While viruses like RSV and the flu may grab the spotlight, there’s a sneaky little pathogen that has been quietly making its mark – human While viruses like RSV and the flu may grab the spotlight, there’s a sneaky little pathogen that has been quietly making its mark – human metapneumovirus (HMPV). It’s like the […]

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31May

Health authorities urge calm amidst resurgence of Covid cases

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Health authorities have urged the public in Macau to refrain from over-panicking over Covid infections, despite the recent reemergence of cases. The call was made by Leong Iek Hou, an official responsible for infectious disease prevention, on Wednesday. “The global trend is that nobody pursues zero-covid anymore,” said Leong. “The purpose is […]

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31May

Explained | What is HMPV respiratory virus? The most important virus that still remains unheard

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As the cases of COVID and RSV decline, another respiratory virus called HMPV is spreading fast among people.  In March, around 11 per cent of PCR tests and 20 per cent of antigen tests for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) were positive in the US.  The PCR tests’ positivity rate has increased by 36 per cent in […]

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31May

the changing relationship between infections and severe outcomes

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A recent study published in the PLOS Biology Journal explored the dynamics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection hospitalization (IHR) and fatality (IFR) ratios in England over 23 months. Study: Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection hospitalisation and infection fatality ratios over 23 months in England. Image Credit: AlexanderSteamaze/Shutterstock.com Background SARS-CoV-2 has globally increased morbidity and […]

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31May

How can Refraining from Smoking Benefit an Individual’s Health?

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Listen to the Podcast: Smoking is one of the most dangerous habits known to man. It is a leading cause of lung cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and other disorders. Tobacco usage is a leading cause of death. Despite this, smoking is a major problem in many nations, causing millions of lives each […]

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31May

Safely exercising with asthma, important guidelines for asthmatics

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Mirchi • Updated: 28 min ago • Follow Are you having asthma? Do you wish to exercise and stay healthy? Then, don’t worry! We tell you how to exercise when you have asthma. Read on to know more about this, and ensure to improve your quality of life. After all, it will be imperative for […]

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31May

SEMCOG Issues Third Ozone Action Day of the Season

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May 31, 2023 April O’Neil / [email protected] SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announced that May 31 will be the third Ozone Action day of the year for Southeast Michigan. In its air quality advisory, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) noted that pollutants are expected to be in a […]

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31May

North American arrival of A(H5N1) influenza raises concerns of potential pandemic outbreak

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In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers examined the phenotypic and genetic evolution of clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses following their spread to North America (NAm). Clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1) viruses spread rapidly over Africa, Europe, and Asia in 2021, infecting domestic animals and wild birds. Viruses of the […]

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31May

How to cure asthma naturally | Health

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ASTHMA IS a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. The symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe, and can come and go over time. There […]

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31May

Subscribe to The Courier Mail for exclusive stories

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Do you have Full Digital Access membership with your papers home delivered or just a standalone Full Digital Access membership to The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, The Advertiser, Gold Coast Bulletin, Cairns Post, Townsville Bulletin, The Chronicle, Geelong Advertiser, The Mercury or NT News? If so, then you’re already an eligible Member and […]

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31May

Lifestyle related addictions can be dangerous, due to convenience of smoking, says Nikhil Apte

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Health insurance companies make a provision to disclose lifestyle-related information in the application form or sometimes as a part of the telephonic underwriting process, says Nikhil Apte, Chief Product Officer- Product Factory (Health), Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company. In an interview with MintGenie, Apte said that unlike life insurance companies, which have ratings for smokers versus […]

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31May

Offspring birthweight in consecutive pregnancies can help identify a woman’s long-term risk of CVD mortality

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A new study from the University of Bergen reveals that including offspring birthweight information from women’s subsequent births, is helpful in identifying a woman’s long-term risk of dying from cardiovascular causes. Knowledge of the association between offspring birthweight and long-term maternal cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is often based on first-born infants without considering women’s consecutive […]

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31May

Cystic Fibrosis Care Gaps of 1 Year or More Linked to Decreased Lung Function

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Discontinuous care in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with reduced lung function, even after controlling for other factors associated with pulmonary compromise, according to a study in Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Investigators sought to determine whether missed care resulted in reduced lung function among those with CR, using data from the […]

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31May

Cases of Human Metapneumovirus on the Rise

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) this spring. HMPV is a respiratory virus that closely mimics symptoms of other respiratory viruses such as the flu and respiratory syncytial virus. Because of this, patients are not typically tested for HMPV unless they are admitted […]

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31May

Health: Human metapneumovirus, the respiratory virus that flew under everyone’s radar this season

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All eyes were on viruses like influenza and RSV this winter season, but Americans may have missed another important pathogen: Human metapneumovirus, or hMPV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week reported an uptick of hMPV cases throughout the country this winter and spring, which experts say may be partly due to the […]

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31May

Canadian Wildfires Cause Poor Air Quality, Smoky Smell Around New England

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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Several fire departments around New England received calls reporting a strong smoky odor and hazy sky on Tuesday. New Englanders can thank Canadian wildfires for that. Sharon Fire Department, Medfield Fire Department, and several others in Massachusetts let residents know that the smoke we can see and smell is actually coming […]

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31May

UVA Health expert advises wearing a mask to help stop spread of HMPV

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Doctor Bill Petri with UVA Health says it’s normal to see an outbreak of HMPV (human metapneumovirus) every year. However, people’s immunity was lower this year because of COVID-19. “It’s spread by breathing in, and so if you wear a mask, you’re protected against human metapneumovirus,” Dr. Petri said Tuesday, May […]

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30May

siRNA as a COVID-19 Treatment

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Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School have developed a small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology that is stable enough for inhalation into the lungs, where it can potentially treat diseases as diverse as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and viral infections such as COVID-19. siRNA is not typically stable enough to survive for long in the lungs, but […]

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