In a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Virology, researchers investigated whether using nirmatrelvir during acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lowers the likelihood of developing post-acute COVID-19 (PASC) symptoms. They also investigated whether rebound after treatment was associated with PASC. Study: Association of nirmatrelvir for acute SARS-CoV-2 infection with subsequent Long COVID symptoms in […]

Measuring airborne grass allergen levels instead of pollen counts will be more beneficial for hay fever sufferers as new research shows grass allergen levels are more consistently associated with hay fever symptoms than grass pollen counts. The research, published today in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and led by King’s College London and […]

The political drama and the hysterics surrounding mask mandates during the height of the pandemic still linger, like the deadly virus that led to the necessity to don face coverings. Last week, less than 24 hours after city employees in St. Louis were told they’d be required to wear masks indoors, officials stepped back and […]

DelveInsight’s “Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast-2032″ report offers an in-depth understanding of the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis, historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France) the United Kingdom and Japan. To Know in detail about the Non-Cystic Fibrosis […]

Dr. Christopher Connolly is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Inova Primary Care with more than 24 years of clinical experience. It might start as a sniffle or a headache. You know you’re coming down with something — but what? Is it just a cold? Or could it be RSV, the flu or COVID-19? Do […]

Philadelphia, William Penn, Pittsburgh, Laurel Highlands, and New Castle Area School Districts will receive a total of 120 clean school buses from infrastructure law Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other conditions that harm students’ health Casey: “Clean school buses ensure our children are breathing cleaner air, which will set them up with […]

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Measuring airborne grass allergen levels instead of pollen counts will be more beneficial for hay fever sufferers, as new research shows grass allergen levels are more consistently associated with hay fever symptoms than grass pollen counts. The research, published today in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and led by […]

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca addressed the surge in respiratory tract infections in Türkiye on Monday, particularly highlighting the increased prevalence of the common cold during these months. Taking to his social media, Koca emphasized, “We are currently experiencing a notable rise in respiratory infections, especially the common cold. As we spend more time indoors […]

In a recent study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers use a genome-mining technique to investigate respiratory electron acceptor utilization in the human gut microbiota. Study: Dietary- and host-derived metabolites are used by diverse gut bacteria for anaerobic respiration. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com How microorganisms generate energy Heterotrophic respiration involves oxidation and electron transport, which creates […]

The arrival of a new season often brings an unwelcome visitor – the common cold. Coping with the discomfort of a cold, persistent cough, and nasal congestion can be quite difficult. Although there are various over-the-counter medications easily accessible, there exists a traditional remedy within our spice racks. Numerous spices, known for their natural healing […]

Hospital admission for infection with COVID-19 compared to that for seasonal influenza was associated with significantly higher cumulative rates of mortality, long-term adverse events, and health care utilization, according to new research published by investigators at the VA St Louis Health Care System, in St Louis, MO. ©Valerii/stock.adobe.com Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, director of the Clinical […]

Revising the influenza vaccine selection timeline in order to improve the antigenic match between vaccine and circulating viruses could yield significant epidemiological benefits, according to study findings published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. The occurrence of antigenic drift during the 5-month gap between vaccine virus selection and vaccine distribution can lead to less effective […]

Covid has completely changed our lives as we have had to adapt our lifestyles multiple times due to the flu-like virus. Way back in the tail-end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, the entire world was shut down to deal with the ravaging illness that was plaguing our planet. Since then, we have been […]

Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, says the numbers of COVID-19 and flu cases are dropping. But RSV hospitalizations have increased in recent weeks. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo) While it might seem like a lot of people are battling a pre- or post-holiday bug, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer suggests things are […]

In the hallways of a downtown Baltimore hotel, University of Maryland School of Public Health Professor Dr. Donald Milton and colleagues are breaking new ground this month, launching a first-of-its-kind study that aims to learn how the flu is transmitted. Do you get it when a person with the virus coughs on you? Touches you? […]

Parents are being told to send their children to school with coughs and colds after a poll found one in four adults think it is okay for youngsters to skip school. The Government has launched a national campaign to tackle high levels of absenteeism and ensure all children are in class, using the strapline ‘moments […]

Wondering why so many people have been coming down with illness? This season is presenting a new challenge: simultaneous rises in COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. “We’ve never really had to grapple with all three simultaneously,” said Virtua Health’s Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Martin Topiel. “We’re really seeing all three very intensely.” […]

We regularly answer frequently asked questions about the coronavirus. If you have a question you’d like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Weekly Coronavirus Questions.” See an archive of our FAQs here. As a physician and infectious disease epidemiologist, I’ve seen a lot of COVID-19 patients […]

People walk past a sign recommending face masks at a mall in New York, United States, on December 7 , [+] 2022. The United States is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus RSV, increasing pressure on hospitals. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty Images) Xinhua News Agency via […]

A normal PA chest x-ray. Credit: Dr. Yale Rosen Atlas of Pulmonary Pathology, CC BY-SA 2.0 Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy. The study results have just been published in Scientific Reports. Corresponding author Professor Amir H Gandomi, from the […]

















