Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New coronavirus: What you need to know
A new flu-like strain of the coronavirus has been reported in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and the US.
Jan 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Major differences in the risk of transmission in measles outbreaks
Research that may come to affect contact tracing and infection control measures in future measles outbreaks has now been presented. A study of an outbreak of measles in Gothenburg, Sweden, a year ago shows large differences ...
May 6, 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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Immunology
Researchers find chronic rhinitis influences hospital readmissions for asthma and COPD patients
Patients hospitalized for either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher risk of being readmitted for a hospital stay within 30 days of release if they also suffer from chronic rhinitis, according ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Surgery
Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with respiratory, allergic and infectious disease
Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases, ...
Jun 7, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu vaccine protects pregnant women against pertussis
Research by Wits scientists shows that pregnant women vaccinated against influenza also have less pertussis infection.
Apr 4, 2018
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Health
Will horseradish and garlic really ease a cold?
Some of us may have heard that horseradish and garlic supplements help ease cold and flu. Blooms High Strength Horseradish and Garlic Complex claims it has
Nov 27, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pneumonia treatment with vaccines instead of antibiotics
Mycoplasma bacteria are one of the most common causes of bacterial pneumonia in children. It is still unclear how the disease develops. Researchers from the University Children's Hospital Zurich and UZH have now demonstrated ...
Nov 21, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Stopping children getting unnecessary antibiotics for colds and sore throats
A collaboration between UK, Canadian and Chinese scientists has helped to reduce the over-prescription of unneeded antibiotics to children in rural China, according to research published today in Lancet Global Health.
Oct 26, 2017
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Immunology
Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function
Milan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International ...
Sep 10, 2017
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