Hospital surge beds added as pressure grows in Alberta's intensive care units
Alberta hospitals are squeezing in extra intensive care unit beds as respiratory viruses surge and ICUs fill up. Alberta Health Services has added 17 adult surge beds since last week — 12 in Edmonton and 5 in Calgary— bringing the total to 240. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - December 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
Single Dose of mRNA-1345 Vaccine Safe, Effective Against RSV in Seniors
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 -- A single dose of mRNA-1345 vaccine is safe and results in lower incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated disease in older patients, according to a study published in the Dec. 14 issue of the New England... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season
As the holiday season begins, it's also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 14, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Moderna's mRNA RSV Vaccine Effective in Older Adults
(MedPage Today) -- Moderna's mRNA-based RSV vaccine was effective at preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults ages 60 and older, according to results of the randomized ConquerRSV trial.
The mRNA-1345 vaccine was 83.7... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - December 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Best Buy Health, Biobeat partner on RPM wearables
The company ' s portable, battery-operated and Bluetooth-connected device with RPM capabilities enables patients to complete respiratory treatments from anywhere. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - December 13, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
