Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why COVID tests don't seem to work as well as they used to
With COVID outbreaks being whipped up for a fifth year, testing has emerged as a source of frustration once again.
Jan 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC issues leprosy warning for people making Florida travel plans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, are surging in Florida and should be considered by those making travel plans.
Aug 1, 2023
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Medications
Can aspirin make your breathing worse?
Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated ...
May 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Comorbidities increase risk of mortality in COPD patients
Comorbidities are common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a number of these comorbidities are independently associated with an increased mortality risk, according to a new study.
May 4, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The order in which you acquire diseases could affect your life expectancy, says new research
More than 25% of adults in the U.K. have two or more long-term health conditions. This increases to 65% for people older than 65 years, and to almost 82% for those aged 85 or older.
Aug 22, 2023
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Medications
Can over-the-counter cold medicine treat COVID-19?
Research by Cardiff University shows that over-the-counter cold and flu treatments are safe and effective for managing mild COVID-19 symptoms at home and could help alleviate the burden on hospitals during high incidence ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Immunology
Nasal microorganism to the rescue? Study confirms protective role of bacterium in chronic rhinosinusitis
Like other countries in the world, Japan has witnessed a worrisome increase in the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) over the last decade. An inflammatory disease that lasts at least 12 weeks, CRS can cause nasal ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Two-gene test predicts which patients with heart failure respond best to beta-blocker drug, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A landmark paper identifying genetic signatures that predict which patients will respond to a life-saving drug for treating congestive heart failure has been published by a research team co-led by Stephen ...
Oct 16, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert discusses 'flurona' and why flu cases are rising
Flu cases are starting to rise across parts of the U.S. And that's concerning because fewer people are vaccinated for flu, compared to last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Jan 17, 2022
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Cardiology
Age, race are leading predictors of heart attacks in pregnant women
Heart attacks in pregnant women are rare, but the number is rising, particularly among older expectant mothers, according to a new study that looked at the most common factors behind the increase.
Nov 8, 2018
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