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BOSTON — Some of the latest research advancements in the field of pulmonology presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting, hosted by the American College of Chest Physicians, included dupilumab’s (Dupixent) positive effect on quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; SGLT2 inhibitors’ ability to lower mortality in pulmonary arterial hypertension; and an increased risk for pulmonary embolism with checkpoint inhibitors for treating metastatic lung cancer. Below are some additional scientific highlights from this year’s meeting. Diabetes Increases ILD Risk in Patients With RA Type 2 diabetes (T2D) appeared to double the risk of interstitial lung disease…
Emmanuel Petit, a France World Cup winner, has claimed that Zinedine Zidane would require a series of assurances from Sir Jim Ratcliffe before he’d even contemplate taking the reins at Manchester United.The Real Madrid legend is “very conscious” about player quality and would need to be convinced he can tackle the issues at Old Trafford.Petit has indicated that Zidane would only entertain an offer if he’s confident in addressing the current challenges facing the club.Despite this, concerns over the squad’s quality and potential language barriers could hinder his potential appointment.Amidst a flurry of speculation, Zidane has been recently linked with…
The royal couple is set to arrive in Australia on FridayAs King Charles embarks on his historic first tour to Australia as reigning monarch, Queen Camilla may face some challenges along the way, with the trip expected to be “extremely exhausting” for the 76-year-old royal, according to an expert.The royal couple is set to arrive in Australia on Friday, followed by a visit to Samoa on October 23, and they’ll head back to the UK on October 26. Speaking with Fabulous, Majesty Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Ingrid Seward, shared insights on the Queen’s endurance for the tour, noting, “Queen Camilla is 76“She…
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“The consequence is that more people will die, we won’t be able to assist migrants as they deserve,” explains Mr Clavijo.“Right now, Europe has the Mediterranean Sea blocked, which means that the Atlantic route, which is more dangerous and lethal, has become the escape valve.”The BBC spoke to members of Spain’s emergency services, who asked to remain anonymous as they described their exhaustion.One said: “Workers can’t bear witnessing death and devastation any longer.”In El Hierro, the archipelago’s smallest island, the number of migrants who have arrived since the start of 2023 has already more than doubled the local population to…
(Bloomberg) — South Africa’s state-owned power utility said it had to ask for 36% increase in prices because of the government’s inability to rein in delinquent municipalities and errors made by the regulator in adjudicating earlier applications to boost tariffs. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., which is receiving a 250 billion rand ($14 billion) bailout from the government, said the increase is needed to prevent the indebted company from returning to the authorities for further financial help. The hike would be for the 12 months to March 2026 and would be followed by increases of 11.8% and 9.1% for the following two…
“The use of artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing reality across many industries,” Schopf wrote. “The mere fact that artificial intelligence has played a role, which continues to expand in our everyday lives, does not make the results generated by artificial intelligence admissible in Court.” Ultimately, Schopf found that there was no breach of fiduciary duty, negating the need for Ranson’s Copilot-cribbed testimony on damages in the Bahamas property case. Schopf denied all of the son’s objections in their entirety (as well as any future claims) after calling out Ranson’s misuse of the chatbot at length. But in his order,…
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Our editors have set the categories, and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.After the nomination period ends, BroadwayWorld’s editors will proof the list for eligibility and errors, then voting will begin in early November and run through December 31. Winners will be announced in January!Sponsored by:TodayTix is the home of the best…
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has announced the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from October 2. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including importation costs, like shipping costs. Read more: Slight increase in fuel price a possibility According to the Fuel Industry Association of South Africa, the petrol retail price is regulated by government and is adjusted every first…
A member of the civil defence watches a fire ripping through the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the market of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on October 12, 2024. (Photo by ABBAS FAKIH/AFP via Getty Images) South Africa on Monday condemned Israel’s onslaught on Lebanon as a violation of international law and cautioned that it risked plunging the Middle East into all-out war. “The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent,” the department of international relations said in a statement. “South Africa calls for an immediate end to the bombing campaign as the longer the war continues,…