Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV
Scientists have discovered how the dangerous respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) defuses our immune response and, in doing so, have pinpointed an exciting new target for drug developers.
Jul 18, 2024
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Infections: News and Research on Bronchiolitis
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Lung complications can worsen two years after hospitalization for severe COVID-19
A study conducted in Brazil points to long-term functional abnormalities in their lungs two years after hospital discharge in most severe COVID-19 patients who had required intubation, and a return of pulmonary lesions after ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Bronchiolitis: Two French studies demonstrate the effectiveness of nirsevimab to protect infants
After a 2022–2023 season marked by a severe epidemic of bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), in particular in terms of emergency department visits and hospital admissions, on September 15, 2023 the French ...
May 28, 2024
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RSV burden in children under 5 increased in 2021 and 2022 versus 2015–2019
For children younger than 5 years, the incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalization increased in 2021 and 2022 compared with 2015 to 2019, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 22, 2024
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US study says treatment 90% effective against RSV in infants
A new treatment for infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—a leading cause of severe illness in US babies—is 90 percent effective in preventing hospitalization, health authorities said Thursday.
Mar 8, 2024
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Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them. In Colorado, a new analysis shows that the number of tests and treatments conducted for which the ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Nasal suctioning method for infants with bronchiolitis found to affect parental satisfaction more than disease outcomes
Researchers led by the University of Toronto, Canada, have conducted a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced vs. minimal nasal suctioning in treating infants with bronchiolitis after discharge ...
Transient decrease in pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations seen during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 31, 2023
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What is croup? Its symptoms and treatment
Croup can be a scary thing for new parents to watch their babies struggle with, so here is a primer on what it is and how to best treat it.
Oct 9, 2023
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When RSV weighs heavily on the Canadian health-care system
Every winter, Canadian pediatric hospitals experience a wave of admissions linked to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the leading causes of hospitalization among children. These hospitalizations represent a major ...
Oct 4, 2023
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