Sydney: Australian researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect Covid-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98 per cent accuracy, and may be more beneficial than the currently used RT-PCR test. According to Professor Amir H Gandomi, from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Data Science Institute, there was a […]

The big three respiratory viruses — influenza, coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV — are spreading misery across Michigan yet again, as people flood doctor’s offices, urgent care sites and emergency departments seeking treatment and many fill hospital beds. “At the moment, I would say we are in the thick of it, […]

What To Know About The JN.1 COVID VariantJackyenjoyphotography – Getty Images After the busy holiday season of 2023, a new COVID-19 strain—called JN.1—has emerged. This variant was a blip on the radar in mid-November, but it quickly grew to become the most common COVID-19 variant in the U.S. Now, JN.1 is responsible for nearly 62 […]

Spain’s government proposed a nationwide mandate for people to wear masks in hospitals and health clinics, and Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recommended that people on the continent stay home if they feel sick, and […]

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced the discontinuation of the popular corticosteroid inhaler, Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol). Pediatric clinicians are expressing deep concern as some insurers fail to cover the generic version. This decision highlights a broader issue where certain insurers exclusively include breath-actuated inhalers in their documentation, posing challenges for children with […]

Cough variant asthma (CVA) in children can be treated with relative effectiveness and safety with montelukast (Mon) + fluticasone propionate (Flu), according to meta-analysis findings published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. Repeated illnesses, hidden onsets, and long courses are common among patients with CVA. Resistance to therapy leads to typical bronchial asthma within a few years […]

If you live with respiratory conditions, the cold weather may make it more difficult to breathe. (Getty Images) Britons are firmly in the depths of winter, as temperatures dip below freezing across large swathes of the country. The Met Office issued a warning for ice in the south of England this week, and Londoners saw […]

Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide, demands a thoughtful approach to dietary choices to manage its symptoms effectively. While many foods contribute positively to overall health, certain items might trigger or exacerbate asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals. Understanding which foods to avoid can significantly aid in controlling asthma attacks and ensuring better respiratory […]

Paul Hiltz | President & CEO, NCH If you or a loved one suffers from severe COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or advanced emphysema, you know just how difficult it can be to breathe. Every step can be a struggle. Now, there is a new minimally invasive procedure to improve lung function that is helping […]

Company Logo Dublin, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Airway Management Devices Market: Focus on Product Type, Patient Age, Application, End User, Region, and Competitive Landscape – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com‘s offering. The escalating demand for airway management devices is primarily propelled by the increasing prevalence of […]

A HIGHLY mutated Covid variant could be the most severe strain yet, researchers suggest. A study showed the BA.2.86 “Pirola” variant — which is closely related to the globally dominant JN.1 — can fuse to lung cells faster than other Omicron strains. 1 The BA.2.86 variant could be the most severe strain yet, experts have […]

Representational image (CDC) Australian researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98 per cent accuracy, and may be more beneficial than the currently used RT-PCR test. According to Professor Amir H Gandomi, from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Data Science Institute, there […]

Covid-19 struck in 2020 with a vengeance and it’s not finished just yet. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a rise in emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to Covid-19, influenza, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). There’s a new dominant strain, JN.1 that has overtaken other variations of the virus. The […]

Internet Reacts To IndiGo’s Seat Price Surge IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has increased its prices for front-row seats, triggering massive backlash from social media users. According to the new rates, passengers will have to pay Rs 2,000 for seats with more legroom in the airline. Reacting to the announcement, a man took to the microblogging […]

PRESS RELEASE Published January 9, 2024 The global ventilators market value was USD 4.19 billion in 2023, driven by the increased awareness of the importance of advanced critical care support. The market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 14.3% during the forecast period of 2024-2032 to achieve a value of USD 13.37 […]

Photo courtesy of Getty Images It’s been four years since Wuhan, China, made national news with a novel virus that was sickening its citizens at a rapid rate. Within weeks, COVID-19 had made it into the United States, shutting down the country by March. Four years, multiple variants and medical advances later, many of […]

Yupelri (revefenacin) is not superior to Spiriva (tiotropium) at improving lung function in adults with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to data from a Phase 4 clinical trial. The head-to-head study, called PIFR-2 (NCT05165485) and sponsored by Yupelri’s co-developers Theravance Biopharma and Mylan (now part of Viatris), showed similar gains in lung function […]

Express News Service KOCHI: Nowadays, we are witnessing a spike in fever cases along with respiratory symptoms. Most of these are caused by viral infections which include influenza virus, respiratory syncytial, and coronavirus (SARS CoV 2). Of these, it’s influenza that causes flu. Mainly influenza A and influenza B. Influenza virus is of public health importance […]

The emergence of the Covid-19 JN.1 variant, along with other variations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has increased the risk of pneumonia because these variants have the potential to worsen respiratory infections and impact the severity of pneumonia, which is a well-known complication of Covid-19. Certain variants may also play a role in affecting how common […]

Researchers have developed a deep learning-based AI algorithm that automatically analyzes chest X-rays to rapidly detect COVID-19 infection with more than 98% accuracy, distinguishing between normal X-rays and X-rays from people with pneumonia, which often presents with the same symptoms as COVID. Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing is the most widely used method […]

















