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10May

New breathalyzer for disease sniffs out COVID in real-time, could be used to detect cancer, lung disease

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Qizhong Liang, a PhD candidate in JILA and the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, demonstrates how the laser-based breathalyzer works, in the Ye lab at JILA. Ultimately, the system could be miniaturized for “on-the-go health monitoring.” Credit: Patrick Campbell/CU Boulder. Credit: CU Boulder With each breath, humans exhale more than 1,000 […]

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10May

Stay indoors to avoid polluted air hazard, state says. That’s no solution, neighbors say.

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KALAMAZOO, MI — It’s not uncommon to find someone with a health issue in a neighborhood directly west of industrial properties in Kalamazoo. There are residents with allergies, sinus issues, headaches and asthma. A new state investigation confirms fears many in the neighborhood have: Levels of hydrogen sulfide in the air could be causing lasting […]

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10May

NT-proBNP levels across patient groups with COPD

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Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, is a debilitating respiratory disorder that has emerged as a major global health problem.1 COPD contributes to a significant economic and social burden worldwide and is responsible for more than 3 million deaths annually.2 In addition, COPD patients are at an […]

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10May

Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir reduces the risk of COVID-19-associated hospitalization

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In a recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal, researchers performed a retrospective cohort study between March 15 and October 15, 2022, among severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected high-risk outpatients in Québec, Canada. The study aimed to assess whether nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment reduced the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related hospitalization. Study: Real-World […]

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10May

New breathalyser test can ‘sniff out’ Covid in real-time

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New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) Scientists have developed a new laser-based breathalyser test powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that they say can detect COVID-19 in real-time with excellent accuracy.     The team from the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder in the US hopes that the frequency comb breathalyser—essentially using laser light to distinguish one molecule from […]

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10May

Africa: Many People Are Tired of Grappling With Long Covid – Here Are Some Evidence-Based Ways to Counter It

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A patient of mine, once a marathon runner, now gets tired just walking around the block. She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and saw me during the summer of 2021. Previously, her primary care doctor had recommended a graded exercise program. But exercise exhausted her. After months of waiting, she finally had an […]

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10May

Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market Size in the 7MM was

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Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market The Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market report provides current treatment practices, Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis emerging drugs, Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market share of the individual therapies, current and forecasted epidemiology in 7MM covering the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom), and Japan from 2019 to 2032. Non-Cystic Fibrosis […]

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9May

COVID public health emergency ends Thursday, what it means for Michigan

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Even consumers with insurance coverage now face copays and deductibles, especially if they head to the chain pharmacy down the street that is more convenient but out of their coverage network. “Our plans will still cover testing, but they will have to be done in-network,” said Brian Mills, spokesperson for the Michigan Association of Health […]

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9May

Kalydeco Approved for Cystic Fibrosis in Children as Young as 1 Month Old

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kalydeco® (ivacaftor) for use in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 1 month to less than 4 months old who have at least 1 mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that is responsive to ivacaftor, based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data. […]

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9May

Silicone Tracheostomy Tubes Market to Witness Growth Acceleration

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PRESS RELEASE Published May 9, 2023 New Jersey, United States, Digital Journal/ Tracheotomy Tube is inserted through a surgical opening (stoma) of the trachea to secure an airway during breathing, ventilation or weaning. A commonly used Tracheotomy Tube consists of three parts: outer cannula with flange (neck plate), inner cannula, and an obturator. The outer […]

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9May

Treatment of AAT deficiency and COPD

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Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a rare hereditary disorder that can lead to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While there is no cure, treatments and lifestyle changes can help manage your symptoms and protect your lungs from further damage. COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The most common […]

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9May

Many People Are Tired Of Grappling With Long COVID Here Are Some Evidence-Based Ways To Counter It

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(MENAFN- The Conversation) A patient of mine, once a marathon runner, now gets tired just walking around the block. She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and saw me during the summer of 2021. Previously, her primary care doctor had recommended a graded exercise program. But exercise exhausted her. After months of waiting, she […]

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9May

Do Face Masks Actually Protect Children? A Pediatric Study of Exhaled Particles

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Children have notoriously high rates of circulating viruses. Respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, are transmitted through respiratory droplets and aerosols, which are expelled via breaking, talking, singing, coughing, and sneezing. With this knowledge, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to myriad recommendations or requirements for face masks. When masking was widely implemented, public health agencies […]

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9May

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults

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Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Credit: NIAID. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine to protect older adults from the respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. This virus can be fatal, and it is associated with at least 60,000 hospitalizations and 6,000 to 10,000 deaths annually in adults 65 and older […]

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9May

COVID Attack Perils Immune Systems of Long Patients with Neurological Symptoms

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Representational image (TOI, BCCL-DELHI) Long COVID patients with persistent neurological symptoms are more likely to suffer immune system dysregulation, according to a small study. The patients were also found having problems with their autonomic nervous system, which controls unconscious functions of the body such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Reported neurologic symptoms among […]

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9May

Waukesha County partners with local organizations to distribute Overdose Aid Kits

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WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has announced an initiative to address the fentanyl crisis by partnering with local businesses, organizations and municipalities to distribute Overdose Aid Kit boxes. The initiative was announced in a Tuesday, May 5 press release. Produced by Serve You Rx, the OAK boxes contain Naloxone nasal […]

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9May

Healthy Infants Without RSV Have Lower Risk of Childhood Asthma

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Healthy full-term infants who are not infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during their first year of life have a substantially lower risk of developing childhood asthma, researchers reported in The Lancet. The investigators assessed the relationship between RSV infection in infancy and childhood asthma through analysis of the Infant Susceptibility to Pulmonary Infections and […]

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9May

The Impact of Tobacco on Health: Understanding the Connection

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May 31 marks the day when people from all around the world come together to raise awareness about the negative impact of tobacco on health. This day is celebrated as Anti-Tobacco Day or World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco is a harmful substance that has been responsible for causing various diseases and illnesses worldwide. It is a […]

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9May

Living With Asthma? 7 Major Causes And Easy Ways to Treat This Severe Illness

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Home Health Living With Asthma? 7 Major Causes And Easy Ways to Treat This Severe Illness Although there is no exact cause of asthma as it varies from person to person, but it has been seen that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is one of the common causes. Living With Asthma? 7 Major […]

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