Children ’s Hospital LA launches telehealth urgent care
New care option allows remote treatment for non-emergency illness, including minor eye problems, respiratory infections, fever, allergies and other minor injuries.
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Source: mobihealthnews - March 29, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Kenya: Health Ministry Attributes Increased Cases of Respiratory Infections to Influenza
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has attributed the surge in respiratory illnesses to an increase in influenza infections and not COVID-19. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news
Insmed to Present New Data from Across its Respiratory Portfolio at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference
—Additional Data from ARISE Study Evaluating the Impact of ARIKAYCE on Microbiologic Outcomes in Patients with Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent MAC Lung Disease to be Presented as Late-Breaker— —Data to be Presented from ARISE Examining Change in Patient-Reported Respiratory Symptoms—... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TRI Source Type: news
Going Beyond ATS/ERS 2019 Guidelines for Your Respiratory Clinical Trials, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
In this free webinar, gain valuable insights into the future of data quality assessment in respiratory drug development and learn how to leverage these advancements to drive success in respiratory clinical trials. The featured speakers will discuss the limitations of traditional adherence... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
'I'm an expert - this common shower mistake could be harming your health'
An easy-to-make shower mistake could lead to nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, wheezing, respiratory infections and worsen existing asthma and allergic conditions. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Clinical outcomes associated with orphenadrine deliberate self-poisoning: a retrospective poisons centre study - Dhaliwal N, Roberts DM.
INTRODUCTION: Orphenadrine overdoses can cause antimuscarinic toxicity, respiratory failure, refractory seizures and cardiotoxicity. The dose-toxicity relationship is poorly defined. Orphenadrine is marketed as immediate and sustained release formulations,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Brainomix touts e-Lung software clinical study results
U.K. AI software developer Brainomix highlighted a study that shows its e-Lung automated CT processing algorithm can stratify patients at risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).The study was an analysis of a completed phase II clinical trial by AstraZeneca of the company’s tralokinumab treatment in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The patient data from the trial was processed with Brainomix’s e-Lung tool.e-Lung is powered by what is called the weighted reticulovascular score (WRVS), a biomarker that incorporates reticular opacities and vascular structures in assessments of the lung, Brainomix sai...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Bird flu discovered in U.S. dairy cows is ‘disturbing’
The bird flu virus that has wreaked havoc around the world appears to have surfaced in U.S. dairy cows, the first time this viral subtype has been documented in any cattle. Three U.S. states—Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico—on 25 March reported cows sickened with what scientists are presuming is the same H5N1 strain of influenza that has killed hundreds of millions of poultry and wild birds.
The cattle infections are spoiling milk and causing limited disease in mostly older animals. Dead birds have also been found on some of the farms, which may explain the source of the virus. Public health officials have stressed ...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 26, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Roche receives FDA approval for the first molecular test to screen for malaria in blood donors
The cobas Malaria test is the first FDA-approved molecular test to screen U.S. blood donors for malariaMalaria is a serious and potentially fatal parasitic infection most commonly transmitted by mosquitoes that can also be spread through blood transfusionRoche is dedicated to saving patients ’ lives through diagnostic solutions that aid in the protection of the global blood supply from infectious diseasesBasel, 26 March 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the cobas® Malaria test for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems. This approved test ca...
Source: Roche Media News - March 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Roche receives FDA approval for the first molecular test to screen for malaria in blood donors
The cobas Malaria test is the first FDA-approved molecular test to screen U.S. blood donors for malariaMalaria is a serious and potentially fatal parasitic infection most commonly transmitted by mosquitoes that can also be spread through blood transfusionRoche is dedicated to saving patients ’ lives through diagnostic solutions that aid in the protection of the global blood supply from infectious diseasesBasel, 26 March 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the cobas® Malaria test for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems. This approved test ca...
Source: Roche Investor Update - March 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Annual Two-Dose SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign Beneficial
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 -- Annual administration of a second dose of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine five months after the initial dose results in fewer hospitalizations and deaths, according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Africa: Cardiovascular Risks and Covid-19 - New Research Confirms the Benefits of Vaccination
[The Conversation Africa] COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, the cardiovascular risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection were clear: individuals with severe cases of COVID-19 often died from cardiovascular complications, and those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease were more likely to have severe illness or die. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 26, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Coronavirus Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Q & A: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Q & A: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Yale pulmonologist Denyse Lutchmansingh, MBBS, talks RSV vaccine recommendations and efficacy, prevention, risks, disease burden, and treatment.Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines)
Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news
UNC spin-out targeting lung disease looks to raise millions
A Morrisville company developing new ways of tackling respiratory viruses is looking to raise millions to move its programs forward, including growing its staff size. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Zac Ezzone Source Type: news
Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?
For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator to breathe, has multiple respiratory treatments daily, and is under the constant care of rotating skilled caregivers. Last year alone, she had 36 doctor appointments. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
