PULMONARY DISEASES

Dr. Keith Roach  |  To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: My spouse is still suffering from chest congestion, coughing and some laryngitis. She has never completely recovered from the cold she got in early November. She also had a bad case of COVID last April. Her symptoms have waxed and waned, but now she is wheezing […]

Unraveling the Role of CD4+ T Cells in Lung Infections A recent study published in the scientific journal Cell Reports has shed new light on the critical role of CD4+ T cells during lung infections, offering fresh insights into combating diseases such as hypervirulent tuberculosis and influenza. CD4+ T cells are essential components of the […]

1. Anti-inflammatory properties: Ginger contains bioactive compounds like gingerol, which have anti-inflammatory effects and may help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Digestive aid: Ginger can aid digestion by stimulating saliva production and promoting the secretion of digestive enzymes, which may help relieve indigestion, nausea, and stomach discomfort. 3. Nausea […]

Nagpur: The city is in the grip of a severe wave of flu-like illness, with many people suffering from common cold, prolonged coughing, fever, headache and body ache. Doctors said the illness, affecting entire family, indicates some new flu variant is in circulation or it could be Covid as well. Some physicians said the wave […]

Revolutionary Discovery in Lung Infection Research A groundbreaking study, recently published in the scientific journal Cell Reports, has unveiled a new aspect of our immune system’s response to lung infections. The research, carried out by scientists at the University of São Paulo, primarily focused on CD4 T cells, a type of white blood cell that […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common yet highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause severe illness in older adults and those with underlying health conditions. Discussions led by Drs. Forest Arnold and Edward Walsh provide valuable insights into the impact of RSV on adult health, emphasizing the importance of understanding the risk factors and […]

Current latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) testing practices are missing some important high-risk groups, such as individuals born outside the United States, according to study findings published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Researchers sought to obtain a better understanding of gaps in current testing practices for LTBI, which account for over 80% of TB cases in the […]

4 From Wolfgang Skischally’s point of view, environmental pollution and health are closely related Wolfgang Skischally Sanofit Toxins, explains Wolfgang Skischally, can have diverse and sometimes serious health effects, from respiratory diseases to neurological disorders and even cancer. Advancing scientific discourse is increasingly revealing the complex connections between environmental pollution and human health, thereby increasing […]

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. “COVID is still presenting itself across the region,” said MinuteClinic nurse practitioner Deborah ‘Micki’ Bailey. “We’re seeing primarily URI and a few cases of Flu as well Flu A as well.” Wayne County […]

February 8, 2024 WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Feb. 8, EPA finalized a stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. The stronger annual health-based air quality standard for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) will help avoid […]

An 8-week online rehabilitation program helped long-COVID patients improve their quality of life, according to a new study published in The BMJ. Compared to standard care, UK patients who completed online group sessions as part of the REGAIN program saw less fatigue, pain, and depression, in one of the first trials to measure outcomes of […]

SEFFNER — Mariah Perera’s infant daughter was struggling to breathe. During a bath on the evening of Jan. 3, it looked like the 2-month-old’s chest was caving in. “I could have grabbed her ribs with my fingers and held onto them,” Perera said. Lailani had tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in adults. This is especially true when it comes to older adults. Every year, an estimated 60,000 to 120,000 individuals are hospitalized because of RSV and of those, about 6000 to 10,000 die from the infection.¹ RSV is incredibly common, and […]

A new pharmacological inhibitor can intervene in a central cell death mechanism that is responsible for the death of motor neurons and hence important for the progression of the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A research team led by Prof. Dr Hilmar Bading, neurobiologist at Heidelberg University, examined a neuroprotective molecule that belongs […]

CD4+ T cells have been highlighted in the scientific literature for the important role they play in the immune response to lung infections. However, an article published in the journal Cell Reports shows that an imbalance in the volumes of these defense cells in different parts of the lung in response to infection can do more harm than good. The […]

The Advent of the REGAIN Program A groundbreaking eight-week online program, dubbed ‘REGAIN’, has emerged as a promising rehabilitation tool for adults grappling with the lingering effects of COVID-19, commonly referred to as ‘long COVID’. As per a trial published by The BMJ, the REGAIN program has exhibited substantial improvements in the quality of life […]

Respiratory Devices Market The global respiratory devices market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by factors such as the high efficacy of respiratory devices in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rapid technological advancements. This article provides an overview of the respiratory devices market, highlighting key drivers, market segmentation, regional dynamics, and the competitive landscape. […]

Rana S Hinman, professor1, Chris G Maher, professor2 1Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia 2Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia ranash{at}unimelb.edu.au Improves quality of life […]

Kate Garraway has said someone calling her a widow for the first time “took her breath away” as she returned to host Good Morning Britain, less than a week after the funeral of her husband Derek Draper. The 56-year-old TV presenter was back at work on Thursday to present the ITV breakfast show after taking […]

Health experts are urging many residents to protect themselves from a trifecta of deadly viruses spreading across New York State. Older New Yorkers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and get themselves vaccinated against three potentially dangerous viruses. New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers 60 and Older to Get Vaccinated […]