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6Jan

Cold Wave Alert: Deadly Effects Of Extreme Temperatures On Your Health

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Super low temperatures and cold weather not only make it uncomfortable for your surroundings but also saps energy levels and causes many health complications New Delhi: North India is reeling under an intense cold wave spell which has made winter unbearable. Super low temperatures and cold weather not only make it uncomfortable for your surroundings […]

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6Jan

Virginia sees later than usual spike in flu cases, COVID cases also rising

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RICHMOND, Va. — If you’ve found yourself feeling under the weather lately, it turns out you’re far from alone. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) say we’re beginning to see a rise of flu and COVID cases across Central Virginia. “Influenza or flu in particular, is really on the increase now,” said Dr. Elaine […]

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6Jan

COVID-19, Flu, and JN.1 Variant

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The Post-Holiday Surge in Respiratory Illnesses As predicted, the Christmas holiday period witnessed a significant uptick in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and the flu. Hospitalizations due to these ailments saw a 20% increase, with a corresponding 12.5% rise in COVID-related deaths. The situation was further exacerbated by the emergence and rapid spread of a new […]

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6Jan

With illnesses on the rise, sick people asked to be selective with ER visits

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CINCINNATI (WKRC) – As COVID-19, the flu, and RSV continue to spread, emergency room visits are also on the rise. So, as hospital beds fill up in the Tri-State — especially with respiratory illnesses — The Health Collaborative is asking everyone to separate their symptoms to choose the place that can provide the right kind […]

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6Jan

What to know about respiratory viruses in Canada for the week of Jan. 5

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With Canada’s colder weather comes respiratory virus season, with flus and RSV circulating alongside the COVID-19 virus that remains with us. While Canadians learned a lot about how to protect themselves from illness over the course of the pandemic, new information released by health care practitioners can help inform decisions, from availability of flu shots […]

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6Jan

Mobile upper respiratory access clinic for Sydney – Jan. 6 & 7

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Nova Scotia Health’s mobile upper respiratory access clinic has upcoming clinic dates: Location: Cape Breton Regional Hospital – Ambulatory Care Clinic – 1482 George Street, Sydney Dates: Saturday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. & Sunday, Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The clinic will address non-urgent, low-acuity respiratory issues and […]

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6Jan

RSV, flu and COVID-19: How can you tell the difference between COVID and flu? How to avoid the flu, RSV, COVID-19 ‘tripledemic’

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Respiratory illnesses are on the rise throughout the United States, and health officials are warning of a tripledemic. They recommend taking action to mitigate the spread of airborne illnesses. Here’s what we know about the tripledemic and healthy habits to avoid catching respiratory illnesses this season. What is a tripledemic? Though it’s not an official […]

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6Jan

GSK’s Decision to Discontinue Flovent: Impact on Asthma Patients

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Astounding Asthma Inhaler Announcement Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently announced its decision to discontinue the popular asthma inhaler, Flovent, by 2024. Set to be replaced by an ‘authorized generic’, the move has sparked a wave of concern and uncertainty among the millions of asthma patients who rely on this medication, particularly at the brink of […]

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6Jan

PUBLIC NOTICE: Increasing demand in Yellowknife due to respiratory virus season leading to longer than normal expected wait times; impacts in Acute Care and Primary Care Services

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(Yellowknife, January 5, 2024) – The NTHSSA is advising residents that ongoing demands related to respiratory virus season caused by Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are causing increased pressure on services in Yellowknife at Stanton Territorial Hospital and Primary Care sites in the capital. We are also seeing cases of respiratory illness in other areas of […]

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6Jan

Cookeville medical center limits visitation amid rising flu, COVID cases

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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Middle Tennessee medical center is limiting visitation as flu and COVID cases are on the rise. Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is implementing visitation restrictions. ALSO READ | Tennessee among seven states leading the nation in flu-like illness rates Effective as of Thursday, Jan. 4, the medical center states visitors […]

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5Jan

Michigan healthcare workers describe dismal conditions in hospitals amid COVID-19 surge

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As the Biden administration and the mainstream media remain silent, healthcare workers are speaking out on their experiences during the eighth surge of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. World Socialist Web Site reporters recently spoke to healthcare workers at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who described fighting to manage overcrowded Emergency Departments and over-capacity ICUs amid […]

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5Jan

Is the new COVID variant JN.1 ‘more transmissible’? What you need to know per the CDC

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JN.1, one of many COVID-19 variants, is projected to account for approximately 39-50% of circulating variants in the United States as of Dec. 2023, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention tracking. That’s an increase from the projection two weeks ago of 15-29%. JN.1, first detected in the U.S. in September, is currently […]

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5Jan

DVIDS – News – The Sounds of Sinus in a Sneezing Season

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Coughing, hacking and sneezing might not be the official sounds of winter, but these sounds of sinus are a reminder that cold and flu season is still in the air. Such respiratory illnesses – along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID – are on the rise, being easily spread and affecting millions across […]

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5Jan

Abhd2, a candidate gene regulating airway remodeling in COPD

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Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of disability and even death worldwide, especially in cold regions of northern China.1 The typical pathological features of COPD are chronic inflammation and airway remodeling, which are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. In the process of airway remodeling, airway and lung stimulated by […]

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5Jan

The Interconnectedness of COPD, Sarcopenia, and Undernutrition: Implications and Way Forward

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a persistent respiratory disorder often associated with irreversible obstruction in airflow, predominantly attributed to tobacco smoking. Patients suffering from COPD frequently encounter comorbidities like sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength) and undernutrition, which significantly contribute to increased mortality rates and disease exacerbations. Understanding the relationship between these conditions, […]

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5Jan

2024 GOLD Guidelines Stress the Importance of Vaccines for Patients With COPD

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Patients with COPD are at a much higher risk for health complications secondary to infection. The value of vaccination in COPD is clear and has been so for decades. Now, guidelines in the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) 2024 Report have also been updated to align with Centers for Disease Control and […]

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5Jan

Revolutionizing Respiratory Disease Diagnosis with Sound and Algorithms

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Revolutionizing Respiratory Disease Diagnosis with Sound and Algorithms Respiratory diseases, ranging from common colds to deadly COVID-19, have long been a global health concern. While traditional diagnostic methods can be time-consuming and invasive, recent research suggests that the solution might lie in a simple human sound: a cough. The study in focus explores the use […]

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5Jan

Here are 7 reasons why it’s a bad idea to use room heaters this winter

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The majority of people use room heaters in the winter to stay warm, but their health may not be the best. A warm blanket and the chilly weather are a match made in heaven. The more the mercury drops, the more tempting it is to turn on the room heater. In actuality, while room heaters […]

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5Jan

Inhaling a Statin May Ease Asthma, COPD

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Drugs already used by millions to lower cholesterol might someday have a new role: Relieving asthma and COPD. That’s the hope of a new line of research underway at the University of California, Davis. A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health is seeking to determine whether a “statin inhaler” might reduce the […]

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5Jan

Linking Patient Traits to Treatment Outcomes is Feasible in Mild to Severe Asthma

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Evaluating the effect of patient traits on treatment outcomes is feasible for mild and moderate to severe asthma, according to systematic review and meta-analysis findings published in Respiratory Medicine. Although the utility of trait-based treatment has been established in severe refractory asthma, there remains a dearth of information on how this approach might be applied […]

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