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In a recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal, researchers evaluated whether race/ethnicity disparities in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity outcomes were persistent during the period of COVID-19 vaccine availability. Study: Vaccination Status and Trends in Adult COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations by Race and Ethnicity, March 2020—August 2022. Image Credit: Rohane Hamilton/Shutterstock.com Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome […]

While everyone knows about the first two viruses, RSV tends to fly under the radar a bit more, even though it’s incredibly common. In fact, chances are you’ve already been infected with it. An image of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. (CDC via AP) What is RSV and how does it spread? RSV, as the […]

A total of 4,963 Covid-19 infections were reported during the 17th epidemiological week (ME 17) from April 23 to 29, the health ministry said today, a 3% increase from the 4,817 cases reported the week before.  In a statement, health director-general Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said this was in line with the reporting of […]

By Daphne Clarance: Air pollution has been the leading cause of not only catalyzing but also causing asthma across the world. The situation is even grim in countries like India and China, which suffer regular bouts of pollution. With over 300 million people suffering from this breathing disease across the world, studies have shown that […]

A multi-virus test able to detect COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus with a single swab has been approved in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given the green light to the self-testing nasal swab that can diagnose the three different viruses within 15 minutes, with hope it can alleviate the spread of infection this […]

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using secondary data from 40 published studies reporting time-varying, population-level coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates against laboratory-confirmed infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, Omicron or Delta, and symptomatic disease. The primary […]

VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about RSV, including how to prevent it and if there is a vaccine available for it. UPDATE (5/4/23): The FDA approved a RSV vaccine for the first time on May 3, 2023. The vaccine is approved for adults 60 years of age or older, and is […]

The rapid outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) resulted in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Typically, COVID-19 causes mild infection; however, some individuals experience post-acute sequelae, or long COVID, that persist for a prolonged period.  Several post-COVID conditions (PCC) have been identified, including fatigue, respiratory symptoms, body aches, and neurocognitive dysfunction. […]

COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus that emerged in late 2019 and has since become a global pandemic. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. According to a recent study, even individuals who did not experience severe enough symptoms […]

The FDA has approved GSK’s Arexvy, the world’s first respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, vaccine for older adults. | Associated Press After a 60-year journey, the first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, the agency said in a statement. The vaccine is called Arexvy and was […]

(Getty Images) TOKYO — After Japan’s downgrading of COVID-19 to a “Class 5” disease on par with influenza on May 8, people may wonder where they can go for treatment if they have a fever or other symptoms of the disease. Following the reclassification of COVID-19 […]

While astrology may be a topic of debate, many people still rely on their horoscope to reveal details about their future. If you are a Gemini, you may be curious about what your horoscope has to say about your health. As a Gemini, you may be prone to certain health issues, and knowing what to […]

Cystic Fibrosis Drug Market The Cystic Fibrosis Drug Market size worldwide was USD 8.85 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at a revenue CAGR of 24.5% during the forecast period. The market is primarily driven by advancements in therapeutic technologies and treatments for the disease. One of the significant factors contributing to the […]

Dear LabPulse.com reader: The rise of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, often referred to as the tripledemic, has motivated the development of multiplex tests to detect and differentiate each condition. Treatments and vaccines that can be deployed after a diagnosis generally make tests more valuable. While there are vaccines for COVID-19 and influenza, […]

PRESS RELEASE Published May 4, 2023 With its latest announcement, the practice hopes to encourage more New York City residents experiencing acute or chronic shortness of breath to seek the holistic care of its naturopathic physicians. Patients can schedule an initial comprehensive medical examination in which their attending Patients Medical physician will administer necessary testing […]

A cough is a natural reflex that protects your body’s airways and lungs from damaging irritants like mucus, germs, dust, and smoke.  A dry cough does not produce or bring up mucus and has many possible causes, including a chest cold, asthma, and acid reflux. At night, a dry cough may worsen for many reasons, including gravity, […]

PRESS RELEASE Published May 4, 2023 Global Nasal Spray Vaccine Market analysis report is framed with the most excellent and sophisticated tools of collecting, recording, estimating and analysing market data. The report provides CAGR values along with its fluctuations for the specific forecast period. Also, the market report contains top to bottom analysis and estimation of […]

The new COVID-19 variant that was detected in January this year has caused concern among experts in recent months, becoming a “variant of interest” for the World Health Organization ?WHO?. During the Hecho en California radio program, hosted by Marcos Gutiérrez, Anna Lee Mraz, CEO of Peninsula 360 Press, warned about the new variant of […]

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This is Science Fictions with Stuart Ritchie, a subscriber-only newsletter from i. If you’d like to get this direct to your inbox, every single week, you can sign up here. Last week, the NHS Covid app was finally, officially switched off. In case you’d forgotten all about it, as I had, it was the app that […]