Tag: respiratory

US to research possible respiratory spread of bird flu in cows

By Leah Douglas, P.J. Huffstutter and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) -U.S. federal and state agencies are planning research into potential respiratory spread of bird flu among dairy cattle, according to a Reuters interview with Michigan state agriculture and public health officials. Scientists and government officials hope the research will guide efforts to contain the virus and […]

COTC launching new respiratory therapy technology program

NEWARK — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will launch of a new associate degree of applied science program in respiratory therapy technology. The program is pending accreditation confirmation, but classes are expected to begin this autumn at the Newark campus, with an application deadline of June 15. COTC has branch campuses in Coshocton, Mount Vernon […]

Pope struggles to climb steps amid respiratory and mobility problems

Lingering respiratory and mobility problems are continuing to take their toll on the Pope. Francis again asked an aide to read his remarks and was unable to get back onto his popemobile on Wednesday after his weekly general audience in the Vatican, as lingering respiratory and mobility problems continue to affect the 87-year-old pontiff. The […]