Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A viral reprise: When COVID-19 strikes again and again
For New York musician Erica Mancini, COVID-19 made repeat performances.
Jun 29, 2022
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News tagged with throat infections
Pediatrics
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million
Antibiotics inappropriately prescribed to nonhospitalized children resulted in at least $74 million in excess health-care costs in the U.S. in 2017, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in ...
May 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why do I (and my kids) get so many colds? And with all this COVID around, should we be isolating too?
As we head toward winter, the likelihood of picking up a pesky cold increases. But COVID changes how we approach sore throats and runny noses.
Mar 28, 2022
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Immunology
Immune discovery could aid vaccine development for common cause of sore throat
Researchers have made a discovery that could aid in the development of a vaccine for a common cause of children's sore throats.
Mar 10, 2022
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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Despite Omicron surge, S.Africa so far sees mild symptoms
Omicron is fueling a steep surge in infections in South Africa but relatively few people are being hospitalised, experts said Thursday, as patients so far reported mild symptoms.
Dec 2, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is the flu?
Fever, upset stomach, diarrhea, sore throat, chills, coughing, sneezing and headache all can make you feel miserable. And when you're not feeling well, it sometimes can be hard to know exactly what's wrong and how you can ...
Sep 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Probiotics associated with fewer respiratory symptoms in overweight and older people
Daily probiotic use was associated with fewer upper respiratory symptoms in overweight and older people, according to a study that suggests a potential role for probiotics in preventing respiratory infections. The study was ...
May 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Children also face long-term effects of COVID-19
Long-term effects of COVID-19 infection are affecting the health of some children and teens, as well as adults. While most children with COVID-19 infection have mild symptoms or have no symptoms at all, the Centers for Disease ...
May 5, 2021
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Neuroscience
Can strep throat make tics worse in kids?
Exposure to the bacteria that causes strep throat does not appear to make Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders worse in children and teens, according to a study published in the February 10, 2021, online issue ...
Feb 10, 2021
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