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Doctors in Chicago used a total artificial lung to keep a Missouri man alive after a rare infection liquefied his lungs. In a 12-hour operation involving about 15 clinicians, his lungs were removed and connected to an external artificial lung, allowing him to survive for 48 hours before receiving a donor lung transplant.
Diane Keaton died from pneumonia, a lung infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, caused by bacteria or viruses, and can be severe or fatal, especially in the elderly or those with underlying health conditions. Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, and it can lead to complications like sepsis or ARDS. Prevention includes good hygiene and vaccines for certain types of pneumonia.
A model and social media influencer, Madelynn May, was hospitalized after smoking a joint with mold spores, leading to severe fungal infection and lung failure. She spent years in recovery, undergoing multiple procedures, and now shares her story to raise awareness, earning $2 million annually from social media.
A study supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue, particularly in people with SARS-CoV-2-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The research suggests that severe lung infection during COVID-19 can lead to inflammation in the heart, potentially causing cardiovascular complications. The study also indicates that suppressing the inflammation through treatments might help minimize these complications, offering potential preventive measures for COVID-19 patients with pre-existing conditions or those likely to have severe outcomes from SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton revealed in an exclusive interview with NBC's "TODAY" show that she battled a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, facing the possibility of being put on life support. Retton, 55, contracted a rare form of pneumonia that left her critically ill and unable to breathe on her own, leading to a hospitalization in the intensive care unit. Her family launched a crowd-funding effort to cover her hospital bill, which has raised over $459,000 to date. Retton is currently recuperating at home in Texas, using portable oxygen and slowly recovering from the illness, which has been described as a long and slow process.
The New Jersey Department of Health has reported a spike in Legionnaires' disease cases in Middlesex and Union Counties, with 21 cases confirmed in Middlesex County and 20 cases in Union County. Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection that can be deadly if not treated. It is caused by breathing in aerosolized water containing the Legionella bacteria, which can come from sources such as cooling towers, hot tubs, and plumbing systems. The exact source of the outbreak is unknown, and health officials are urging individuals with pneumonia-like symptoms to seek immediate medical attention. While the risk of contracting the disease remains low, people over 50 and those with certain medical conditions are at increased risk. Lab testing is necessary to detect Legionella contamination, and investigations are ongoing to identify and remediate potential sources of infection.
The market for therapeutics for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common and highly contagious lung infection, is projected to reach $8.73 billion by 2031. Currently, there are limited treatment options available, with the toxic drug ribavirin being used as a last resort for severe cases. NanoViricides, a leading developer of antiviral treatments, is developing a safe and effective alternative therapeutic called NV-387, which has shown promising results in pre-clinical animal studies. The drug is currently in phase 1 human clinical trials and has been found to be safe with no side effects reported so far. If successful, NV-387 could revolutionize the treatment of RSV infections.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been discharged from a Milan hospital after more than six weeks of treatment for leukaemia and a lung infection. The 86-year-old billionaire media mogul thanked God and all those who had supported him, saying he never felt alone. Berlusconi has been plagued by health issues in recent years and his career has been dogged by scandal and legal woes. Despite remaining president of Forza Italia, Berlusconi is rarely seen in public these days.
Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who has chronic leukemia, has been transferred from an intensive care unit to a regular ward at a Milan hospital, where he is being treated for a lung infection. Berlusconi was admitted on April 5 and his doctors revealed publicly that he has chronic leukemia. The hospital declined to comment on the report, but said that it would issue a medical bulletin on Berlusconi's condition on Monday.
Silvio Berlusconi, who is being treated for a lung infection in an ICU at a Milan hospital, is responding well to treatment, according to his doctor Alberto Zangrillo. Berlusconi has a chronic form of leukemia, which makes the situation more complicated. He also has a history of heart problems and was hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia in 2020.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is "better than he was" according to his friend Fedele Confalonieri, after visiting him in hospital where he is being treated for a lung infection caused by chronic leukaemia. Berlusconi's doctors said he had been suffering from leukaemia "for some time" and that he had recently developed a pulmonary infection. Berlusconi's children also visited him in the hospital. Berlusconi's Forza Italia party is part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, although he does not have a direct role in her government.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has a media empire that made him a billionaire, has been suffering from chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CML) for some time and is currently in intensive care for a lung infection, according to his doctors. CML affects white blood cells and cannot be cured in most cases. Berlusconi's health has deteriorated in recent years, and he has had heart surgery, prostate cancer, and has been repeatedly admitted to hospital since contracting COVID-19 in 2020.