Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Saudi 'optimistic' on MERS-free hajj

Saudi authorities are optimistic that October's hajj pilgrimage to the kingdom, one of the world's annual largest gatherings, will pass without outbreaks of the deadly MERS coronavirus, the health minister said Saturday.

Dentistry

Hope for millions of Germans suffering from periodontitis

Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. Bleeding gums during brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of periodontitis, an ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Iran says virus deaths close to 7,000

Iran said Friday it had recorded nearly 7,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus, warning of infection clusters in new regions after it partially eased lockdown measures.

Health

Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors

Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers. In a study published in Accident Analysis ...

Medications

Q and A: Advances in care for medication-resistant epilepsy

My son is in his 20s and has had epilepsy for years. He had undergone extensive evaluation over a decade ago. Lately, his medication hasn't been effectively preventing seizures. What are some of the innovations available ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Lebanon records first case of MERS virus

Lebanon has recorded its first case of the often-fatal Middle East respiratory virus, the Health Ministry said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Argentina surpasses 5,000 coronavirus dead

Argentina surpassed 5,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus on Wednesday after registering a record 325 new fatalities over the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.

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