Medications
US agency softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Nov 3, 2022
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News tagged with acute disease
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Acute gastroenteritis outbreaks are common in US schools and child care facilities
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks frequently occur in schools and child care facilities, and most outbreaks spread via person-to-person transmission, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Pediatrics.
Oct 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Epidemiology, prevention and control of hepatitis A virus infection in the European Union
Hepatitis A is an acute liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and transmitted via the fecal-oral route through person-to-person transmission and contaminated food or water. While hepatitis A infection is mostly ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Alcoholic pancreatitis patients with continued alcohol intake may finally have therapeutic options
Many alcoholic pancreatitis patients continued drinking during COVID-19. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are studying the effects of continued alcohol intake and seeking better treatment for alcohol-associated ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Viral infections are less frequent but more severe in people with Down syndrome due to oscillating immune response
Individuals with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections, but when present, these infections lead to more severe disease. New findings publishing on October 14 in the journal Immunity show that this is caused by ...
Oct 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Extreme heat exposure increases emergency room visits related to kidney disease
Researchers have linked meteorological history in New York State with data from over 1.1 million emergency room visits during 2005-2013 and found higher emergency room visits for kidney related problems such as acute kidney ...
Oct 11, 2022
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Medical research
Researcher identifies protein that potentially worsens kidney injuries
One of the many risks associated with heart attacks and cardiac surgery is acute kidney injury, a serious condition that in some cases can lead to kidney failure.
Oct 7, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
What you need to know about flu vaccination if you have cancer
As flu season approaches, it's important to understand the need to get vaccinated for influenza, or flu. Indications are it could be a different flu season than what the U.S. experienced the past two years. If you have cancer, ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why has my cold dragged on so long? And how do I know when it's morphed into something more serious?
Common colds are caused by viruses. There are no effective cures, and antibiotics do not work on viruses, so treatment is targeted at managing the symptoms until your immune system has cleared the cold.
Sep 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids
Acute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an intensive care stay for any reason, and yet the condition is poorly understood. It is associated with various treatments or diagnostic ...
Sep 30, 2022
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