Lung Composite Allocation Score System Cuts Waiting-List Mortality
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The new Composite Allocation Score (CAS) system developed to improve equity in organ allocation by eliminating geographical barriers and prioritizing candidates’ medical needs results in a decrease in waiting-l…
Learn MoreEPA Proposes Tougher Rules on Air Pollution
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in a decade, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed strengthening standards on fine soot in the air, a known contributor to serious health issues.Under the new proposal, standa…
Learn MoreThere May Be a Better Way to Allocate Precious Donor Lungs for Transplant
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new way of allocating donor lungs that eliminates geographical restrictions could save more lives, new research suggests.In early 2023, the current U.S. system, which looks for compatible candidates within a …
Learn MoreAir Pollution Independently Linked to Asthma Exacerbations
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution is an independent risk factor for asthma exacerbations among children living in urban areas, according to a study published in the January issue of The Lancet Planetary Health.Matthew C. Altman, M…
Learn MorePolluted Air Means More Asthma Attacks for Urban Kids
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports.Even moderate levels of ozone and fine airborne particulates — two ingredients of smog — appear to increase kids’ r…
Learn MoreMake Curbing Allergies, Asthma Your New Year’s Resolution
SATURDAY, Dec. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping. With 2023 dawning, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers some suggestions for keeping symptoms und…
Learn MoreGripe, VSR, COVID: en esta temporada de fiestas, protéjase de la ‘triple pandemia’
JUEVES, 22 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los expertos en salud pública han estado advirtiendo sobre una “triple pandemia” de virus respiratorios este otoño e invierno, y la Asociación Americana del Pulmón (American Lung Association) ofrece …
Learn MoreEl invierno y el asma infantil: una temporada de exacerbaciones
MIÉRCOLES, 21 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El aire frío y seco del invierno, y un trío de virus que se propagan, podrían provocar exacerbaciones del asma en los niños en este invierno.Pero los expertos de un hospital pediátrico ofrecen alg…
Learn MoreCaen las defensas: los anticuerpos contra la COVID bajan primero en la nariz
MIÉRCOLES, 21 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los investigadores creen que han averiguado por qué las personas pueden reinfectarse con la COVID-19, a pesar de la inmunidad obtenida mediante la vacunación o una infección anterior.Resulta que l…
Learn MoreFlu, RSV, COVID: Shield Yourself From the ‘Tripledemic’ This Holiday
THURSDAY, Dec. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Public health experts have been warning of a “tripledemic” of respiratory viruses this fall and winter, so the American Lung Association has some tips for breathing easier this holiday season.Flu, respirator…
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