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PUNE: Persistent cough lasting for up to two weeks, scratchy throat, back ache and in some cases tachycardia are some of the lingering symptoms in the Covid-Omicron wave even after recovery, top health experts and Maharashtra task force members have observed. "Most patients get back to their normal selves after seven days following an Omicron infection. But in some patients, dry cough and throat pain seem to persist for some time after recovery. It starts on the third day of the infection and persists till sometime for up to 7-10 days after recovery. Fatigue is also being reported by some recovered patients," said Dr Kapil Zirpe, member of the Pune Covid-19 task force and head of the neurotrauma unit of Ruby Hall Clinic. Dr Vasant Nagvekar, consultant, infectious diseases, and member of Maharashtra's Covid-19 task force, said following a Delta infection, there were an array of symptoms, including persistent fatigue, body ache, breathlessness, tachycardia and joint pain. ...

Iron deficiency anemia is the leading cause of anemia all over the world. Iron deficiency is known to cause reactive thrombocytosis. However, arterial thrombosis secondary to reactive thrombocytosis is a rare entity. In this article, we present a case of a 37-year-old female with recurrent arterial thrombosis due to severe thrombocytosis caused by iron deficiency anemia. The patient developed spleen and kidney infractions, as well as abdominal aortic thrombosis. She was subsequently treated with iron and aspirin with an improvement of the anemia and thrombocytosis, with no further thrombotic complications. Arterial thrombosis is a very serious condition as the thrombus can embolize to carotid arteries leading to stroke or to peripheral blood vessels causing peripheral ischemia and gangrene. Iron deficiency anemia is a reversible cause of thrombocytosis that can be treated very easily to avoid thrombotic complications. Introduction Approxima...

Pfizer and Bristol Myers Squibb are using this month of love to try to stop hearts breaking by getting together and reigniting an old flame. The pair, which develops and sells the blockbuster blood thinner and atrial fibrillation (AF) drug Eliquis, is re-upping its 2020 "no time to wait" messaging. The thrust of the revived No Time to Wait campaign is to get people with new heart issues, such as palpitations and shortness of breath, to see their doctors. Those symptoms can stem from AF and lead to greater risks of blood clots and strokes. There's a new No Time to Wait AFib TV ad, which first aired a few weeks back, and comes with a "surround sound campaign" in radio and digital media, Bristol Myers Squibb told Fierce Pharma Marketing. The radio push includes new ads that aim to reach more Hispanic and African American patients. A new deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) commercial attached to the campaign made its debut Feb. ...

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At Spectrum News Maine, we want to be your community connection. Whether you are a local or just visiting Maine, there's sure to be something to do near you — it's 'Vacationland' after all.  Friday's storm may keep you indoors, but good weather is on tap for the rest of the weekend. Avoid cabin fever and make the most out of your time off with these 10 events happening across the state:  FRIDAY Lantern Parade 6 p.m. at 31 Centre Street in Bath Help bring light to Maine's darkest season and kick off Bath's Winterfest with the city's opening night lantern parade. Bring your own lantern, camp light, glow stick – whatever you have that lights up — and join in on the procession led by Tsugaru Japanese lanterns. The parade will end at the library with a fiery dance performance by Party Performers. Stick around after the show and enjoy ice skating, a beer garden, wood-fired pizza, comedy and live music. For the full schedule of events, c...

The annual influenza vaccine, often called the "flu shot," protects against the influenza viruses you're most likely to be exposed to every flu season. With few exceptions, it's safe and effective for most people ages 6 months and older. The ingredients of the flu vaccine change each year, depending on the flu virus strains that are expected to be circulating and getting people sick. Reading about flu shot ingredients can be confusing. This simple guide discusses each ingredient so you feel more at ease before flu season. Roberto Jimenez Mejias / Moment / Getty Images Flu Shot Ingredients The flu shot is a quadrivalent vaccine. This means it protects against four different flu viruses: two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. Flu shots vary in terms of ingredients, manufacturing method, brand, and delivery. Let's go over the types of flu shots and some of the typical flu shot ingredients. Types o...

Sporadic influenza activity continued across the United States in the 2021-2022 flu season, with increasing rates observed in some areas. Data from the weekly flu update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show 4.2% of patients show 1,807 positive specimens (4.2%) from 43,078 specimens tested for the week ending February 19. The most prevalent positive specimens was once again Influenza A, making up 1,770 (98.0%) of positive tests. The current estimates from the CDC for this flu season have been: at least 2.4 million flu illnesses 23,000 hospitalizations 1,400 deaths from flu Reports from public health laboratories show a total of 366 positive specimens from 18,582 tested. The majority of viruses detected in public health labs are influenza A(H3N2). Those identified thus far are closely related genetically to the virus Additionally, of the 7,560 influenza positive cases reported by public health labs this season and also tested for SARS-CoV-2, 456 (6.0%) tested po...

When flu season is gearing up, parents of nursing babies may have some specific concerns about keeping their kiddos safe. For instance, can you get a flu shot while breastfeeding, or is it a better idea to pass on the shot this year? There are many facts about flu season that breastfeeding moms should know, particularly in regard to keeping babies protected from this nasty virus. If anything, breastfeeding a baby means you have even more reason to get the flu vaccine. "The vaccine is recommended for all pregnant and breastfeeding women to decrease both their own risk of developing influenza and also protect their infant," as Jeanne S. Sheffield M.D., Johns Hopkins Director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics, tells Romper. "Infants cannot get the influenza vaccine until 6 months of age, so [they] rely on protection both from antibodies the mother passes to their child during the pregnancy and through the breast milk....

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The United States confirmed its first case of avian flu in January after a wild South Carolina duck tested positive for the virus. Experts found the H5N1 Eurasian strain, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus type. The same strain had caused a wave of bird flu outbreaks across Europe and Asia. U.S. bird flu cases continue to rise as the H5N1 strain makes its way across the States. While current evidence suggests H5N1 to be low risk to people, experts say human transmission may cause severe symptoms. As COVID-19 cases appear to be waning in the United States, experts are cautiously watching the rise of bird flu cases in multiple states. In January, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) detected the first U.S. bird flu case after a hunted wild bird tested positive for the virus in Colleton County, South Carolina. Experts reported that it was the H5N1 strain, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) — the same strain responsible for fatal poultry outbreaks across ...

Get Vaccinated. Stop the Flu. As a healthcare professional, you're a trusted source of information. Be the example for your communities and get a yearly flu vaccine to protect yourself, your patients, and your family. Remind patients to get a flu vaccine as soon as it's available, wash their hands, cover their cough, and stay home when they are sick.

A case of highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in a turkey flock in Indiana, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. This is the first confirmed case of the virus found in U.S. commercial poultry since 2020. The USDA stressed that no cases of the virus have since been detected in humans and said there is no immediate public health concern.  The virus was detected among a commercial turkey flock in Dubois County, Indiana, the USDA said in a statement. USDA officials have since quarantined the premises, and said they "depopulated" the birds on the property.  Denise Derrer Spears, a spokeswoman for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, confirmed to CBS News that approximately 29,000 turkeys would be killed to ensure the disease does not spread.  "No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States," the USDA said. The department also noted that properly cooking poultry and eg...

INTRODUCTION First reported in Wuhan, China, 1 the new coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread rapidly worldwide, causing millions of deaths and putting a lot of strain on healthcare systems. Many studies have analysed the clinical features of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which can result in a spectrum of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe respiratory failure, as well as life-threatening pneumonia and multi-organ failure. This virus penetrates the host cells via the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, 2 which is particularly expressed in the lower respiratory tract, but can also be found in various human anatomical locations. The complexity and unpredictable course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been a tough challenge to clinicians who have often struggled to find a universally valid treatment protocol, first and foremost due to uncommon manifestations with no clear pathophy...