Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lebanon records first case of MERS virus
Lebanon has recorded its first case of the often-fatal Middle East respiratory virus, the Health Ministry said Friday.
May 9, 2014
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Health
Stopping smoking linked to improved mental health
The researchers say the effect sizes are equal or larger than those of antidepressant treatment for mood and anxiety disorders.
Feb 13, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Respiratory problems in blind requires more study
A new study by Curtin University, The University of Western Australia and The Association for the Blind of Western Australia has found that hospitalisation rates for blind children are much higher than for their sighted peers.
Feb 7, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
MERS virus strikes Jordan couple in UAE
Two new cases of the potentially deadly MERS respiratory virus, including a heavily pregnant woman, have been reported in the United Arab Emirates, media Friday cited health authorities as saying.
Nov 29, 2013
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Cardiology
Flu jab may halve heart attack risk in middle aged with narrowed arteries
The flu jab seems to almost halve the risk of heart attacks in middle aged people with narrowed arteries, finds research published in the journal Heart.
Aug 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
MERS virus in Saudi poses hospital threat: study
The deadly MERS coronavirus which has emerged in Saudi Arabia poses a threat to hospitals because it spreads rapidly and carries a high mortality rate, according to a study out Thursday.
Jun 20, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi announces four new deaths from MERS virus
Four more people have died from the MERS virus in Saudi Arabia, bringing the death toll from the SARS-like virus in the kingdom to 32, the health ministry said Monday.
Jun 17, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Five new SARS-like virus case in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi health ministry said on Tuesday it has recorded five new cases of a deadly SARS-like virus in the east of the oil-rich kingdom.
May 28, 2013
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Health
Online support a breath of fresh air
A multi-site pilot project developed by University of Alberta researchers is providing a breath of fresh air for children with asthma and severe allergies by helping them interact with peers online and boosting their self-confidence.
May 13, 2013
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Medications
FDA approves once-a-day inhaler from Glaxo
The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new once-a-day inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline for patients with chronic lung disease.
May 10, 2013
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