Health
People are avoiding the ER during COVID-19 crisis at their peril: study
(HealthDay)—Visits to U.S. emergency departments are down by 42% compared to the same time last year, and that's not good news, researchers report.
Jun 3, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers create gene expression database to gain new insights into pneumococcal infections
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine published one of the most comprehensive analyses of how genes get expressed during infection (known as a transcriptome). The analyses include three different strains ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How research on chronic illnesses will improve COVID-19 treatment
A new paper in Oxford Open Immunology, published by Oxford University Press, examines prior findings in the field of neuroimmunology that suggest potential treatment strategies for patients suffering long-term symptoms from ...
Feb 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Post-viral malaise': Why avoiding the term 'long-COVID' doesn't change anything for those affected
Queenslanders were recently asked to stop using the term "long COVID." Instead, Queensland's Chief Health Officer, Dr John Gerrard, suggested the condition affecting 3% of residents should be called "post-viral malaise," ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Insulators in Alberta at higher risk of chest infections, COPD
Construction workers in Alberta who work with hazardous insulation materials are much more likely to be affected by repeated chest infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research published ...
Nov 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inhaled corticosteroids raise pneumonia risk
A University of Alberta researcher says health professionals should be cautious about prescribing inhaled corticosteroids to high-risk patients such as pneumonia survivors, citing a twofold risk for repeat infection.
Sep 18, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oman detects first MERS infection
Oman has discovered the first case of the MERS coronavirus in the Gulf sultanate, Health Minister Ahmed al-Saeedi said on Wednesday.
Oct 30, 2013
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Cardiology
Q and A: How a heart condition affects the kidneys and causes swelling
I recently began experiencing swelling in my legs, feet and hands, as well as fatigue. Testing led to a diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Can you explain what this is and how it's treated? Is there anything I can do ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Childhood pneumonia is surging—while the germs causing it are known, the effects of co-infections aren't
You may have heard reports about outbreaks of pneumonia affecting children in the Netherlands, Denmark and parts of the US and China, which are higher than usual for this time of year. Parents are keeping a watchful eye on ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Health
To admit or not to admit: Variation in hospitalizations from ER costs billions
It sounds like the setup for a joke: Two identical patients go to two different hospital emergency entrances, complaining of the same symptoms. But what happens next is no laughing matter, according to a new University of ...
Sep 8, 2014
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