Medications
I think I have the flu. Should I ask my GP for antivirals?
If you test positive for COVID and you're eligible for antivirals, you'll likely ask your GP for a script to protect you from severe disease.
Aug 29, 2023
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News tagged with severe conditions
Oncology & Cancer
Additional COVID-19 boosters can benefit cancer patients; how often to get them depends on cancer treatment
For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real.
Aug 21, 2023
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Cardiology
Experiencing pain after a heart attack may predict long-term survival
People who have had a heart attack often report pain about a year later. Moderate or extreme pain after a heart attack—most commonly pain due to other health conditions—may help predict the likelihood of death over the ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Microbiologist explains the EG.5 COVID variant
The latest COVID-19 variant to make headlines, EG.5, is now the most prevalent variant in the U.S.—accounting for more than 17% of cases. Its high transmissibility and ability to evade immunity has virologists like Andrew ...
Aug 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
3 LA county deaths show flea-borne typhus is on the rise
Los Angeles county is seeing more cases of flea-borne typhus, with 171 cases and three deaths reported in 2022, health officials reported Thursday.
Aug 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Multiple symptoms in veterans could indicate PTSD, study finds
A pattern of symptoms in veterans has emerged in a University of Otago study that researchers say should be taken seriously by health professionals.
Aug 4, 2023
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Genetics
Variations in gene DHX9 underlie wide spectrum of human neurodevelopmental disorders and neuropathy
A group of 20 patients with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders ranging from severe to mild has now received a genetic diagnosis thanks to an international team of researchers at the GREGoR Research Center at Baylor ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Cardiology
Reduced levels of FKBP5 promote atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs when the heart beats so fast that the upper chambers of the heart quiver. This irregular heartbeat can lead to severe conditions, ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
West Nile virus: What you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus.
Jul 5, 2023
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Vaccination
Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes—here's why
The winter months are synonymous with the flu in South Africa. Similar to other countries in the southern hemisphere, South Africa has an annual influenza season stretching from April to August.
Jun 9, 2023
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