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19Feb

Procalcitonin to diagnose pneumonia in children with influenza-like illness

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Procalcitonin to diagnose pneumonia in children with influenza-like illness | Image Credit: © stockdevil – © stockdevil – stock.adobe.com. Investigators of a study published in Indian Pediatrics determined that procalcitonin (PCT) is an effective tool for point-of-care testing in patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and fever longer than 4 days to guide indication for a […]

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19Feb

Bluetongue virus restriction lifted in Norfolk

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Bluetongue virus usually affects cows, sheep and goats A Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) put in place after the bluetongue virus was found on a cattle farm in Norfolk has been lifted. Cases of the virus were confirmed in December, causing a 10km (6.2-mile) control zone to be established around the site close to Cantley. The […]

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19Feb

Indian Covid survivors show higher long-term lung damage than Chinese and Europeans, study finds

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A recent study conducted by Christian Medical College, Vellore, has unveiled that a significant portion of Indian Covid survivors experienced lingering symptoms and impaired lung function for several months. This research, considered the largest in the country to analyze the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on lung function, involved 207 participants and was conducted during the initial […]

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19Feb

Dr DJ Christopher Exclusive On Post-Covid Lung Damage, Says ‘Indians Worst-Hit’ |Beyond The Headline

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In this episode of Beyond The Headline, Dr D J Christopher has joined anchor Sneha Koshy to discuss his study that suggests Indians suffered worse post-COVID lung damage than others, as revealed in a study by CMC, Vellore. Principal Investigator of the Study, Dr D J Christopher, “What’s most concerning was that the degree of […]

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19Feb

Where to seek care when you’re feeling unwell

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UVM Health Network Staff Remind Patients of Their Options During a Busy Time Vermont Business Magazine Hospitals in the region remain at or near capacity due to patients needing care for respiratory illnesses like Covid-19, flu, and RSV, along with persistent crowding from the crisis-level lack of options for people in Vermont who need long-term […]

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19Feb

Canadian data show moderate to good vaccine efficacy against COVID, flu

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The Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN) data reveal mid-season vaccine effectiveness (VE) against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 variant of 47% against medically attended outpatient COVID-19 and 67% among previously infected people. The same test-negative case-control study reports that the flu vaccine is 63% effective against medically attended outpatient infection with the influenza A H1N1 […]

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19Feb

Revealing the gut’s crucial role in lung disease

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research led by the Centenary Institute, the University of Technology Sydney, and the Hunter Medical Research Institute suggests that the gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paving the way for new therapeutic treatments. A chronic lung disease characterized by breathing difficulties, COPD […]

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19Feb

Understanding the impact of spring allergies on different body systems

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If you suffer from spring allergies, you already know you tend to feel miserable once pollen season descends. But did you know that allergies can affect many different systems within your body – and that they’re all interconnected? Spring allergens such as pollen, mold spores and other airborne particles not only trigger nasal allergies, […]

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19Feb

Alarming Revelations in UK’s COVID-19 Treatment Protocols

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In an unsettling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom, leaked documents have exposed a contentious protocol within the National Health Service (NHS) involving the administration of Midazolam, a sedative known for its potent respiratory depressant effects, to patients diagnosed with COVID-19. This practice, emerging amidst the chaos of a global pandemic, raises […]

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19Feb

Science Gets to the Bottom of Bad Breath

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By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter HealthDay MONDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Bad breath: No one wants it, but its origins have long remained unclear. Now, Japanese researchers have gotten a bit closer to understanding how bad breath begins, and perhaps ways to treat it. The roots of the malady involve chemicals, including one […]

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19Feb

Indians most affected by long-term lung damage post COVID-19: Study

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A significant number of people in India, who have recovered from COVID-19, have lung function impairment and symptoms that lasted months, according to a study. The study published by Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, has revealed that Indians had higher lung function damage compared with people in Europe and China, The Times of India reported. […]

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19Feb

Paxlovid doesn’t lower long COVID risk, more patients report ‘rebound’

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SAN FRANCISCO — Paxlovid, the first oral antiviral drug for treating COVID-19 among adults, does not appear to help reduce the risk of developing “long COVID” for vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals dealing with their first infection. New research from the University of California San Francisco Medical Center also shows that more people are seeing a rebound […]

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19Feb

Millie Radford reveals she spent the night in hospital with 9-month-old daughter Elodie who tested positive for Covid – just three months after the tot was diagnosed with a respiratory virus

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Millie Radford has revealed how she spent a spent a night in hospital with her nine-month-old daughter who has been diagnosed with coronavirus. The mother-of-three, 22, from Morecambe, Lancashire, revealed on Instagram that her young family has been affected by the virus recently. The social media star – who is one of Sue and Noel Radford’s […]

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19Feb

Protecting your lungs: Expert shares essential steps for better breathing | Health Conditions News

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The major risk factors for COPD are smoking and air pollution (Photo credit: Pixabay) New Delhi: Your lungs work tirelessly, sustaining life with every breath. However, in today’s world, our lungs face threats from both pollution and personal choices. Dr Hari Kishan Gonuguntla, Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, said that […]

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19Feb

Waiting to die in Rafah

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Palestinians who were forcibly displaced to Rafah by Israeli attacks live in makeshift tents they set up around a cemetery in Rafah, Gaza, 14 February 2024. (Saeed Jaras / APA Images)  Three months ago, my family and I were forcibly displaced from our home in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The Israeli attacks on our area were relentless. […]

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19Feb

Survey of US adults reveals common cognitive symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients, linked to impaired daily functioning and depression

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In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, a team of scientists examined how prevalent self-reported cognitive symptoms were in individuals with post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition as compared to individuals who had prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections but had not developed post-COVID-19 condition. They also evaluated the […]

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19Feb

More than 300,000 Coloradans hit with long COVID, creating waves in work and school, according to new survey

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“Nearly half of those who had long covid had to take time off of work or school (about 138,000 people), and another third of them had to take reduced hours at work (more than 102,000 people),” said Lindsey Whittington, the institute’s data and analysis manager, and co-principal investigator. The results come from the 2023 Colorado […]

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19Feb

Indians left with lasting lung damage post COVID? Know what study has to say

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A recent study conducted by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, suggests that Indians recovering from COVID-19 encounter more severe lung issues compared to their European and Chinese counterparts. The study indicates that these persistent symptoms might endure for up to a year in certain cases, while others may face lasting impairment in lung function. As […]

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19Feb

Spring allergies have wide-ranging effects, say experts

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Spring allergies bring to mind thoughts of stuffy noses and watery eyes. But allergies actually affect many different and interconnected systems within a person’s body, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “Spring allergens such as pollen, mold spores and other airborne particles not only trigger nasal allergies, but also can […]

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19Feb

Indian survivors of Covid 1st wave prone to long-term lung damage: Study

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Of the many who succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic worldwide, between 2020 to date, a section of Covid-19 survivors in India have reportedly developed long term lung impairment, a study found recently. A genetical comparison between SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 showed interstitial abnormalities in 4.6 per cent of patients— 15 years after they had contracted SARS-CoV-1, […]

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