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23Mar

Respiratory health during Holi: A guide to safeguard your lungs while celebrating festival of colours | Health

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Holi, the much-awaited festival of colours is almost here and soon the air will be filled with the vibrant hues of celebration. Amid all the excitement and the celebratory vibes, it’s important to take measures to safeguard our respiratory health from the potential hazards posed by harmful chemicals present in some traditional Holi colours. Unlike […]

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23Mar

Long Covid ‘indistinguishable’ from other post-viral syndromes

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Post-Covid conditions is a reality plaguing many across the world. At least 65 million individuals worldwide are estimated to have long COVID, with cases increasing daily, says a study by Hannah E Davis and others, the findings of which were published in nature reviews microbiology last year. “Long COVID (sometimes referred to as ‘post-acute sequelae […]

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23Mar

University of St. Gallen Researchers Add New Study Findings to Research in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Medication adherence halves COPD patients’ hospitalization risk – evidence from Swiss health insurance data): Lung Diseases and Conditions – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – Insurance News

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University of St. Gallen Researchers Add New Study Findings to Research in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Medication adherence halves COPD patients’ hospitalization risk – evidence from Swiss health insurance data): Lung Diseases and Conditions – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet Source link

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22Mar

Chinese Medical Journal Pulmonary and Critic

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease with irreversible airflow limitation and a leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is characterized by chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and is associated with malnutrition, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of infection. Although pulmonary tests are considered as the gold standard for COPD diagnosis, they […]

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22Mar

Impact of COVID-19 on quality of life in survivors with pulmonary sequelae

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General characteristics The study evaluated a total of 130 patients surviving COVID-19 pneumonia. The group with post COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae consisted of 17 males (63%) and 10 females (37%); with a mean (standard deviation) age of 65.3 (9.9) years. Secondly, the group without sequelae consisted of 46 males (44.7%) and 57 females (55.3%); with a […]

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22Mar

CF-related liver disease associated with changes in fecal bacteria: Study

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People with advanced liver disease associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) have more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their feces relative to those without CF- associated liver disease, a study shows. The findings suggest similar changes in the gut microbiota, or the populations of friendly microbes that naturally live in the intestines. This microbial community helps maintain a balanced […]

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22Mar

These Are the Most Polluted National Parks | Smart News

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Air pollution can obscure miles of scenery at Joshua Tree National Park in California and other sites. NPS / Robb Hannawacker America’s national parks may conjure up visions of pristine wilderness and clear skies. But many of these protected public landscapes are suffering from air pollution and facing threats stemming from human-caused climate change, according […]

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22Mar

World TB Day 2024: focus on long-term effects

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Enlarge Group photo from the TB Sequel Annual Meeting on World Tuberculosis Day 2023 | © TB Sequel Project On 24 March 1882, bacteriologist Robert Koch announced that he had successfully isolated the tuberculosis (TB) pathogen, a discovery commemorated on World Tuberculosis Day. The disease is caused by mycobacteria. Tuberculosis remains a scourge of humanity […]

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22Mar

‘My battle with TB three times that saw my lobe removed’

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“My name is George Irungu and I am 37 years old. I am a pharmaceutical technician at North Kinangop Catholic Hospital in Nyandarua County. I have battled tuberculosis three times. I was first diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis in 2005 when I was in secondary school. I started treatment in August 2005 and finished after six […]

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22Mar

Prolonged COVID is similar to other post-viral syndromes, the head of the Ministry of Health claims

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The long course of COVID is a reality, as is the experience of those who suffer from lingering symptoms after the illness. But according to new data, this may not be a unique condition. At an upcoming conference, a team that includes the chief medical officer of the state of Queensland, Australia, will present evidence […]

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22Mar

Fact Check: Does dairy causes asthma?

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Is there a link between dairy consumption and asthma? While dairy consumption doesn’t directly cause asthma, it may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with dairy allergies. Dairy allergy reactions can mimic asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing. However, not all asthma cases are related to dairy, and eliminating dairy from the diet should be […]

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22Mar

Global Respiratory Disposables Market Share, Analysis And Forecast To 2031

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(MENAFN- Straits Research) Respiratory disposables connect respiratory equipment like ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen therapy devices. Respiratory disposables include disposable oxygen masks, disposable resuscitators, and disposable tubes. Healthcare workers wear disposable respiratory protective equipment during procedures to prevent them from spreading microorganisms, bodily fluids, and foreign particles. Treatment for respiratory conditions like asthma, sleep apnea, and […]

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22Mar

Identifying determinants of hospitalization influence

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Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19: Identifying determinants of hospitalization influence | Image Credit: © angellodeco – © angellodeco- stock.adobe.com. Investigators of a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine sought to examine clinical characteristics of respiratory viral infections, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) while identifying determinants influencing the likelihood of hospitalization. […]

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22Mar

Government issues warning to stay ‘two metres away’ from wild birds over avian flu fears

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The guidance issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) this week has been issued to bring together existing advice for the public on how to keep themselves safe from catching the “highly pathogenic avian influenza” (HPAI) H5N1. The UKHSA said avian influenza of different types circulates in wild bird populations and that it is […]

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22Mar

Unmasking the Benefits of Inspire vs. CPAP Helps Medina Woman | Patient Story

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While exploring bariatric surgery for weight loss in 2008, Monica Rosco of Medina, Ohio, was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. “My insurance at the time said that to qualify for the surgery, one of the criteria I would need to show was a comorbidity,” she says. “I hadn’t even thought about the possibility of having […]

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22Mar

BLVR Significantly Improved Severe Emphysema Over 24 Months

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Patients with severe emphysema experienced significant and durable clinical improvements over 24 months with bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) using the Spiration Valve System (SVS), which maintained an acceptable safety profile, according to study findings published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In the EMPROVE trial of patients with severe heterogeneous emphysema (ClinicalTrials.gov […]

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22Mar

AstraZeneca to Initiate Trial for Triple-Combination Inhaled Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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AstraZeneca has announced it will initiate a phase 3 trial to investigate the effect of the triple-combination inhaled therapy budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate (BGF [Breztri Aerosphere]) on severe cardiopulmonary outcomes, including death, with individuals who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and elevated cardiopulmonary risk, according to a press release from the company.1 Image Credit: mi_viri – […]

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22Mar

Runny nose? Watery eyes? Throbbing headache? It must be allergy season in Greenville.

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If you are a Greenville resident who frequently finds themselves reaching for that box of Kleenex during allergy season, you are not alone. Every year, more than 100 million people in the United States struggle with allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) yearly Allergy Capitals studied data from the 100 most populated […]

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22Mar

Electricity for Heating, Cooking Safest for Respiratory Health, Followed by Gas

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In places without access to electric cooking and heating options, the use of gaseous fuels over polluting solid fuel and kerosine can significantly reduce adverse respiratory health outcomes, according to study findings published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize global evidence on the respiratory health effects of […]

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22Mar

Dexamethasone Plus Remdesivir Dual Therapy Reduces Mortality in COVID-19

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Dual therapy with dexamethasone plus remdesivir is associated with reduced risk of mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection, according to study results presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2024, held from March 3 to 6, in Denver, Colorado. Researchers conducted a study to compare the effectiveness of dexamethasone plus remdesivir […]

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