Flu-related Deaths on the Rise in North Carolina
Flu-related deaths in North Carolina have continued to rise, with an additional 30 reported on Wednesday. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) weekly totals are subject to revision, including factoring in cases and deaths that occurred weeks or…
Study Investigates Low Dose Morphine as Potential Treatment for Cough in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
A recent study, the PACIFY COUGH trial, has investigated the use of low dose controlled-release morphine as a potential treatment for cough in individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a progressive lung disease characterized by fibrosis, and cough…
Arkansas Department of Health Reports High Number of Flu-Like Illnesses
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has reported a high number of flu-like illnesses in the state, according to the Weekly Viral Respiratory Diseases Report. The report, produced for clinicians, offers insights into the activity of Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory…
B.C. hits record for hospital admissions as flu and RSV cases rise
B.C. hits record for hospital admissions as flu and RSV cases rise British Columbia is experiencing a surge in hospital admissions as cases of Influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to rise. According to B.C. Provincial Health Officer…
South Carolina Facing Surge in Flu Cases
South Carolina is facing a significant surge in flu cases, with the state being identified as one of the two states in the country with the highest number of reported cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…