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What is pulmonary hypertension? New study finds Covid infection can increase risk

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What is pulmonary hypertension? New study finds Covid infection can increase risk

Getting Covid could increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a deadly blood pressure condition. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that people who contracted Covid-19 were more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) up to 4.5 years after infection. In OSA patients, the upper airway partially or completely closes … Read more

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s cause of death explained

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What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s cause of death explained

Betsy Arakawa — the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman — died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease linked to rodents, New Mexico authorities announced Friday. Hantavirus patients can develop flu-like symptoms that quickly progress to breathing difficulties. The condition can significantly damage lung tissue, causing fluid to accumulate in the … Read more