Hong Kong records first monkeypox case
Hong Kong recorded its first case of monkeypox in a 30-year-old man who had travelled into the city and showed symptoms during hotel quarantine, health officials said Tuesday.
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Pharyngeal Diseases
MeSH tree: C09.775
Food texture key to eating habits in children with Down syndrome
Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don't like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Washington State University research published ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident
Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a health condition that should be ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Why does my breath smell bad, and what can I do about it?
Most of us can't smell our own breath. If someone bravely informs you your breath smells, believe them, and do something about it. Or if you are worried you have bad breath, seek out a trusted opinion.
Aug 24, 2022
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Evidence suggests direct contact is main transmission route of monkeypox
Skin-to-skin contact during sexual intercourse is the main cause of transmission of monkeypox, above airborne transmission, showed a new study published in The Lancet.
Aug 9, 2022
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Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use
Chronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Jul 28, 2022
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Who'll get long COVID? Just a look at a patient gives clues
Sometimes just looking at a person can give clues to their likelihood of developing long COVID after a bout with the virus.
Jul 19, 2022
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I have COVID symptoms. Should I do a test?
You've got a sore throat and feel like you might be coming down with something. A year ago, you would likely have taken a rapid test from your stash, and tested for COVID. But what about now? In many countries you are no ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Sore throats suck. Do throat lozenges help at all?
It's hard to get through a winter without suffering sore throat, but luckily they normally get better within a few days.
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