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14Feb

Research shows 1 in 10 infected pregnant women develop long COVID

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Daniel Lobo / Flickr cc Maternal syphilis rates in the United States tripled from 2016 to 2022, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data published this week. During the 6-years analysis, maternal infections rose 222%, reaching 280.4 per 100,000 births in 2022. The increase was seen across all ages and ethnicities, […]

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14Feb

Virus-Eating Cells in Pleural Cavity Offer Hope Against Respiratory Infections

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As we navigate through the challenging times of a global pandemic, breakthrough research offers a glimmer of hope. Scientists have discovered ‘virus-eating’ cells, known as macrophages, in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled sac around the lungs. These cells are not just bystanders in the body’s defense mechanism but active participants in combating flu infections. They […]

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14Feb

The Silent Sufferers of Long COVID

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The Silent Sufferers of Long COVID Even as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out worldwide, there’s a growing concern about a condition known as long COVID. The experience of individuals, including those who have been vaccinated, developing long COVID is a stark reminder that the pandemic is far from over. A case in point is […]

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14Feb

Respiratory illnesses and heart risks, the dangers of inflammation

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(WXYZ) — It’s cold and flu season and millions of Americans are dealing with symptoms like fever and dehydration from the flu, Covid and RSV. People with heart conditions are at an increased risk from these respiratory viruses. “When one has a virus, typically they may enter into an inflammatory state. Their cells get activated. […]

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14Feb

Screening for Long COVID Using Exhaled Breath Analysis

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Boris Mizaikoff of the University of Ulm in Germany held a presentation at SPIE Photonics West 2024 on breath analysis as a tool for detecting long COVID-19 (1). Detecting SARS-CoV-2 virions (virus-like particles that do not contain RNA), in addition to other diseases like influenza, could be possible if passive sampling is conducted with used […]

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14Feb

CDC May Consider Loosening COVID Isolation Guidance

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By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New, proposed guidance being weighed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days. This is the first time the agency has even considered loosening […]

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14Feb

Impact on Patients and Limitations of Alternative Therapies

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The Discontinuation of a Popular Asthma Drug GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a leading global healthcare company, announced the discontinuation of its brand-name asthma drug, Flovent, starting from January 1. The drug has been replaced with its generic version, fluticasone. This decision has stirred frustrations among families, physicians, and pharmacies due to the challenges in accessing the generic […]

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14Feb

United Airlines Denies Pilot Was Fired Over COVID Shot Refusal

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A 49-year-old former United Airlines pilot who sued the company, alleging he was wrongfully fired in 2021 for not getting the coronavirus vaccination, was actually never terminated, according to new court papers filed by UA attorneys. Plaintiff Andrew Risk’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit allegations include wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, failure to accommodate and […]

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14Feb

Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women

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A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties—finds research published online in the journal Thorax. Miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and having 3 or more children are also associated with a heightened […]

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14Feb

BiPAP Machines Market 2024-2031: Enhancing Respiratory Care

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The BiPAP machines market represents a crucial segment within the healthcare industry, providing patients with advanced respiratory support while minimizing the need for invasive procedures. BiPAP therapy offers a customizable approach to ventilation, allowing healthcare providers to adjust settings based on individual patient needs and clinical requirements. The global BiPAP machines market is expected to […]

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14Feb

Early onset of periods, menopause linked to heightened COPD risk: Study

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Sydney: The early onset of periods and early menopause can be linked to a heightened risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties — according to a study. Those who began menstruating before or at the age of 11 were 17 per cent more […]

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14Feb

Death Rate Similar Post Hospitalization for RSV, hMPV, Influenza, but not COVID

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Mortality at 30 days for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), rhinovirus, or influenza infection is comparable when hospitalization is required, according to study findings published in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. Investigators compared clinical characteristics and 30-day mortality rates in a large cohort of adult patients hospitalized with a laboratory-confirmed viral respiratory infection […]

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14Feb

Virus and Booster Apathy Could Be Fueling Long COVID

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Maria Maio wasn’t the only person in her workplace battling COVID-19 in early December 2023. But while everyone else she knows got better, she got long COVID. A celebrity makeup artist, the 55-year-old New Yorker had been boosted and vaccinated at every opportunity since vaccines were approved at the end of 2020, until the fall […]

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14Feb

Here’s What An Asthma Attack Actually Feels Like, According to Pulmonologists

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Woman reaching for an inhaler. iStock Imagine being trapped under a heavy piece of furniture, with all the weight right on your chest. Or try to imagine how it would feel to have your throat slowly close. That’s what it can feel like to have an asthma attack. “Some people will say that it feels like […]

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14Feb

Asthma Therapeutics Market Giants’ Expenditure Will Increase

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Asthma Therapeutics Market The “Global Asthma Therapeutics” intelligence report, just published by USD Analytics, covers insurers’ micro-level study of important market niches, product offers, and sales channels. In order to determine market size, potential, growth trends, and competitive environment, the Global Asthma Therapeutics provides dynamic views. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used […]

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14Feb

Understanding Long Covid: A Multifaceted Health Concern

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As we continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new health concern has emerged – long Covid. Studies indicate that millions of people worldwide, including children and pregnant individuals, are experiencing this condition. Long Covid is an umbrella term encompassing a range of health issues that persist for weeks or months following the acute […]

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14Feb

Southend mum desperate for help as she fears mouldy home is impacting family’s health

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Struggle – Shannon Neil is pleading for help (Image: Shannon Neil) A MUM is pleading for help to tackle the “thick black mould” covering walls and ceilings in her home which she fears is impacting on her children’s health. Severe mould has “taken over the home” of Southend resident Shannon Neil, and she fears her […]

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14Feb

Ho-Chunk master naturalist shares knowledge to breath life back into ancestral land

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JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Call them nature lovers, citizen scientists or plain old naturalists. People gravitate to learning about the world’s plants and animals. Master naturalists take that knowledge and pass it along to others. In Wisconsin, members of the Ho-Chunk Nation have joined in an effort to widen the circle of professionals and volunteers tending […]

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14Feb

Lung Disease Risk Linked to Age of First Period

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We’ve all been told that smoking can increase our risk of lung disease. But new research shows that our reproductive hormones may also play a role, particularly if you’re a woman. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and other problems related to breathing, including emphysema […]

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