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30May

Lehigh Valley under Code Orange air quality alert due to wildfire

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A far away wildfire is going to make breathing difficult for some closer to home. The Lehigh Valley and other areas of Pennsylvania are under a “Code Orange” Air Quality Action Day alert for Wednesday. The alert, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is being prompted by a large wildfire in Nova Scotia. […]

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30May

Just when we were starting to see COVID and RSV rates drop this spring, another type of virus contributed to a spike in respiratory infections

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Human metapneumovirus spiked this spring as cases of COVID and RSV fell. According to the CDC, 19.6% of antigen tests and nearly 11% of PCR tests for HMPV were positive in the US in early March. Cases of another type of respiratory virus spiked this spring, just as COVID-19 and RSV rates were finally falling […]

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30May

Impact of COVID-19 Variants on Symptom Severity in Infected Children

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Each new variant of concern that rises to dominance changes what we know about the COVID-19 virus. At the beginning of the pandemic, children were believed to be immune to symptomatic COVID-19 infection, but this was disproved by the emergence of highly virulent strains. The symptoms and severity of COVID-19 disease are as changeable as […]

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30May

What is human metapneumovirus?

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Some people on social media have been discussing human metapneumovirus, or HMPV. Most people probably have not heard of the virus, but it’s no cause for alarm. It’s a respiratory illness that, for most who get it, will feel like a common cold. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting […]

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30May

Interim results of the effectiveness of 2022-2023 influenza vaccine from six studies conducted in Europe

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In a recent study published in the Eurosurveillance Journal,  researchers provided interim results on 2022-2023 influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates from six European studies, including primary care facilities, emergency departments, and hospitals across 16 nations. Study: Interim 2022/23 influenza vaccine effectiveness: six European studies, October 2022 to January 2023. Image Credit: LeighPrather/Shutterstock.com Background Different types (A or […]

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30May

What is human metapneumovirus? What to know about the virus that flew under everyone’s radar.

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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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30May

Mice study shows how obstructive sleep apnea may affect gene activity throughout the day

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The low blood oxygen levels of obstructive sleep apnea cause widespread changes in gene activity throughout the day, according to a new study in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by David Smith of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, US, and colleagues. The finding may lead to tools for earlier diagnosis and tracking of the disorder. […]

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30May

Prompt Breztri Aerosphere treatment lowers COPD exacerbation risk

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Prompt treatment with Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate) after a moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation can lower the risk of a future worsening episodes. That’s according to data by AstraZeneca, which markets Beztri Aerosphere, in the late-breaking abstract, “Exacerbations and Real-world Outcomes (EROS) Among Patients With COPD Receiving Single Inhaler Triple Therapy […]

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30May

What is HMPV? Cough, congestion, fever but no COVID? Another respiratory virus spiking

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Even as cases of COVID and RSV are falling, another respiratory virus that brings with it many of the same symptoms is circulating. Just under 20% of antigen tests and nearly 11% of PCR tests for human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, were positive in the US in early March, Insider reported. The 11% positivity rate for […]

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30May

How digital interventions can help

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PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) flow chart. Credit: Journal of Medical Internet Research (2023). DOI: 10.2196/45711 Psychological and physical exercises digitally instructed can improve the health of post- and long-COVID patients. These findings were confirmed in a current meta-analysis by a team led by Sonia Lippke, professor of health psychology and […]

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30May

Mucus-plugged airways marked by prominent airway remodeling in patients with asthma

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Source/Disclosures Source: Hsieh A. Mucus plugged airways in asthma are marked by prominent airway remodeling. Presented at: American Thoracic Society International Conference; May 19-24, 2023; Washington, D.C. Disclosures: Hsieh reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted […]

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30May

Flutter On Chinese Social Media As New Covid Variant Strikes

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“My throat is hurting”“I have no smell”“I am sneezing from past 5 days” NEW DELHI: Over the last week, Weibo, China’s Twitter equivalent, was inundated with people complaining of all of the above and more. Was it an influenza epidemic? Could it be Covid again? The term trending on Weibo was “Eryang”, meaning somebody previously […]

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30May

May 31 | How Respiratory Therapy Can Cure Breathing Issues?

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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own. Respiratory therapy is a medical specialty that aims to treat and prevent breathing problems caused by various respiratory disorders. It involves a range of techniques and treatments, such as breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation. Respiratory […]

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30May

Don’t rule out Covid lab leak theory, says top Chinese scientist

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By India Today World Desk: The possibility that the Covid virus leaked from a laboratory should not be ruled out, a former top Chinese government scientist has said. The view of China’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) former head, Professor George Gao, is in stark contrast to that of the Chinese government, which dismisses any […]

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30May

Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Is Safe But Not Effective in COVID-19 ARDS

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Use of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is safe but is not associated with improvement in oxygenation index after 7 days or other pulmonary outcomes compared with placebo, according to study findings reported in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. It […]

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30May

Denial Isn’t an Effective Health Care Strategy, Say People With Long COVID

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Part of the Series Despair and Disparity: The Uneven Burdens of COVID-19 Before Missouri resident Amanda K. Finley had heard of COVID-19 or long COVID, she worked as an archeologist. Although her work schedule was erratic, she was frequently hired by engineering firms to make sure that the development sites they intended to build on […]

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30May

Bulgaria: Provinces continue to report elevated COVID-19 activity in May

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30 May 2023 | 08:30 AM UTC COVID-19 transmission continues in multiple provinces in Bulgaria in May; Burgas Province is most at risk. Maintain basic health precautions Event Bulgarian health authorities have reported 971.3 confirmed cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 population May 1-29. Disease transmission has been reported nationwide, with the Burgas Province the most […]

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30May

Global Digital Dose Inhaler Market Size To Grow USD 5.98 Billion By 2030

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SPHERICAL INSIGHTS LLP The Global Digital Dose Inhaler Market Size was valued at USD 2.65 Billion in 2021 and the worldwide digital dose inhaler market size is expected to reach USD 5.98 billion by 2030, according to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting. Companies Covered: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Novartis AG, Propeller Health, […]

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30May

What is the subsequent risk of mental disorders among individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection, and are the associations specific for COVID-19?

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In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers estimated psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medication usage risks among severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected versus uninfected individuals, those who did not undergo coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing, and individuals hospitalized due to non-COVID-19 respiratory tract infections. Study: COVID-19 and Risk for Mental Disorders Among […]

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30May

Ventilator Components Market 2023 is Booming Around the world with Upcoming years 2030

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Ventilator Components Market [91 pages] research report aims to provide valuable insights and a regional outlook for future market growth estimations. The report’s findings are designed to be actionable and informative, offering a comprehensive view of the industry. Also it gives a detailed table of contents, relevant data, and an assessment of how the market […]

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