Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is 'stomach flu?'
What many people commonly call "stomach flu" isn't flu at all. If you're tired and have an unsettled tummy, you may have a stomach virus.
Jan 29, 2019
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Neuroscience
Laryngeal symptoms may be caused by cranial nerve 9 and 10 compression at the brain stem
While a sudden coughing fit is a protective reflex to clear the airway, chronic cough can be caused by multiple factors that must be investigated to determine treatment. Cough is just one of several laryngeal symptoms including ...
Jan 3, 2019
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Health
How to prevent and treat a cold
Stuffy or runny noses and sore throats are common signs of a cold and can make us feel miserable, but are there effective ways to treat a cold or even prevent catching one? Baylor College of Medicine's Isabel Valdez offers ...
Dec 13, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Polish lawmakers approve more talks on banning vaccinations
Lawmakers from Poland's conservative ruling party have approved further parliamentary discussion over a controversial plan to abolish compulsory vaccinations for children, including those against serious diseases such as ...
Oct 4, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Prescribing antibiotics for children with cough does not reduce hospitalization risk
Doctors and nurses often prescribe antibiotics for children with cough and respiratory infection to avoid return visits, symptoms getting worse or hospitalisation. In a study published in the British Journal of General Practice ...
Sep 10, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why whooping cough is making a comeback
After a week with a dry cough, 16-year-old Ian McCracken started experiencing middle-of-the-night coughing fits so severe, he couldn't talk. He returned home from his first trip to the urgent care clinic in mid-July with ...
Sep 5, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotics best paediatric treatment for children's chronic wet cough
A new study has confirmed the use of antibiotics for prolonged wet cough in children is the most effective treatment to prevent the illness from getting worse.
Aug 22, 2018
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Pediatrics
Exposure to tobacco smoke significantly impacts teen health
As little as one hour of exposure to tobacco smoke per week can significantly impact the health of teens, according to a University of Cincinnati study published in the September 2018 issue of Pediatrics.
Aug 22, 2018
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Health
What your body may be telling you about your health
Do you have a persistent cough, or do you feel like your hair is thinning? These issues may signal that you need to visit a doctor. Baylor College of Medicine expert Isabel Valdez, a physician assistant and instructor of ...
Jul 25, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Whooping cough vaccine: The power of first impressions
The current whooping cough vaccine was universally adopted in the US in 1996 to replace the original vaccine based on killed Bordetella pertussis because of a stronger safety profile. The new formulation was found to be effective ...
Jul 9, 2018
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