Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Up to 5.8 million children and youth in the U.S. have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 that persisted long after initial infection. But diagnosing pediatric post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)—known as long COVID—in children remains challenging, as it can affect any organ system in the body, symptoms vary widely by individual, and […]

A growing number of schools are relaxing their restrictions and opening their doors to kids with coughs, sore throats and other symptoms. This is a marked difference from the strict guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic — when parents were advised to keep students home at any sign of illness. California is one of the states […]

Americans who test positive for the coronavirus no longer need to routinely stay home from work and school for five days under new guidance planned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency is loosening its covid isolation recommendations for the first time since 2021 to align it with guidance on how to […]

Advice to expectant mothers ca. 1924: Spend plenty of time outdoors and get plenty of exercise, ensure regular bowel movements, and bath 1 to 2 times per week. Good afternoon. This is Jonathan Spira, director of research at the Center for Long Covid Research, reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the […]

Handheld technology that could lead to earlier diagnosis of asthma and other conditions has attracted £1.4m in investment to help towards commercialisation. Investment into PulmoBioMed, a Northumbria University spin-out, was led by the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures, and included Northumbria University, SFC Capital and private investors […]

Kendra Chisholm, paediatric trainee1, Luke Daines, GP2, Steve Turner, consultant paediatrician1 1Women and Children’s Division, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK 2Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Correspondence to S Turner s.w.turner{at}abdn.ac.uk What you need to know Asthma in children is a clinical diagnosis based on history and examination, and in many cases a response to a […]

The release of a study in pre-print form, pending peer review and publication in The Lancet, by investigators from the US and UK, found that COVID-19 infections among the elderly, those 60-years-of-age and older, caused a 60 percent increased risk of developing new-onset dementia (NOD) within a year of infection compared to controls without any other respiratory infections. The […]

Flu cases remain high across Cook Children’s Health Care System. Last week, Tarrant County Health Department reported the first pediatric death from the flu. The flu is an infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that is caused by a virus. It can spread easily from person to person. Usually during cold and […]

Chronic lung disease is an unfortunate yet common ailment for people born preterm, however Curtin University research is working towards a better outcome for this group, regardless of their age. The project, known as FINGERPRINT, has been awarded nearly $2 million over five years from the Medical Research Future Fund. The research team will use […]

COVID-19 has been a global health crisis for the past few years, affecting people across all walks of life. A new study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting brought to light a concerning correlation between COVID-19 and pregnancy. The study reveals that approximately 1 in 10 people who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy […]

GLENDALE, Wis. — For thousands of people in Wisconsin that deal with respiratory issues, being able to afford an inhaler can often leave even the most financially secure feeling breathless. Vicki Fuerstenau knows the pain of not being able to breathe freely. At home in Glendale, Vicki says every morning she makes a choice when […]

Postnasal drip is a common health issue experienced by many, characterized by the accumulation of mucus in the back of the throat. It’s often associated with conditions such as the common cold, sinusitis, and allergies. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment of postnasal drip. What is […]

In a significant study conducted by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and various other pediatric sites across the U.S., it has been discovered that up to 5.8 million children and youth have experienced symptoms of long COVID following the initial infection with SARS-CoV-2. The study aims to enhance the understanding of long COVID in children, its […]

CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis has appointed Nobel Prize winner Katalin Kariko, PhD, to the pontifical Academy for Life. In a February 10 press release, the Vatican announced Kariko’s appointment to the Academy of life, the Vatican’s center for bioethics and moral theology surrounding human life issues. Kariko is a biochemist and researcher most […]

CNN — Millions of people deal with Covid-19 symptoms long after their initial infections. Two new studies – one looking at pregnant people and the other on children – give a better look at the burden from this health problem that doctors say often goes under the radar. The first study says that 1 in […]

1. In a retrospective cohort analysis, patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection were more likely to experience additional symptoms (e.g., fatigue, shortness of breath) in the 31-150 days following a positive test. 2. It was also found that more severe SARS-CoV-2 infections were linked to increased incidence of diabetes, hematologic disorders, and respiratory diseases in the […]

Postinfectious Cough: A Common Aftermath of Respiratory Infection Following a respiratory infection, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience a persistent cough. A recent article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has brought attention to this issue, particularly in light of the surge in respiratory infections across Canada. This lingering cough, known as […]

Image by Vijay Putra on Pexels Pests, particularly blood-feeding insects like mosquitoes, can be dangerous to your health. Vector-borne diseases (VBD), or infections transmitted to humans by blood-feeding arthropods, account for over 17 percent of all infectious diseases, causing more than 700,000 deaths every year. Parents must be aware of the dangers of these pests […]

The human body is inhabited by a diverse collection of microbial communities that play a crucial role in maintaining health and wellness. Recent scientific studies have begun to unravel the complexity of these microbial communities, particularly in the lower airways of humans, and their relationship with respiratory diseases such as asthma. A recent study has […]

Psychological interventions for asthma and stress reduction | Image Credit: © DALU11 – © DALU11 – stock.adobe.com. Psychological interventions may reduce asthma attacks and associated psychological stress, according to a recent study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.1 Takeaways Psychological interventions, such as behavioral, cognitive, and relaxation techniques, show promise in reducing asthma […]

















