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IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
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Pope Francis Battles With Respiratory Tract Infection: All About Pneumonia And Its Health Effects
What Is Pneumonia: Pope Francis, aged 88, has been hospitalised with a complex respiratory tract infection that has progressed to bilateral pneumonia, affecting both lungs.
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Mysterious White Lung Syndrome Spreads Globally, Cases Reported Worldwide
A new strain of bacterial pneumonia has emerged in China and spread to Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Children between the ages of 3 and 8 are most vulnerable to this respiratory illness.
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US Woman Shares How She Lost All 4 Limbs After Contracting Flu: ''Felt Like I Was Dying''
She became septic and doctors had to put her in a medically-induced coma to administer vasopressor drugs in a bid to save her vital organs.
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World Pneumonia Day: Know How To Spot First Signs Of Pneumonia
Pneumonia Day: Pneumonia is contagious, which means it can spread from person to person. Both viral and bacterial pneumonia can spread from person to person through inhalation of airborne droplets from sneezing or coughing. Read here to know how to spot first signs of pneumonia.
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What Is More Dangerous To Heart, Bacterial Pneumonia Or Viral Pneumonia?
World Pneumonia Day: A recent study has found bacterial pneumonia to be far more dangerous to the heart than viral pneumonia.
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World Pneumonia Day 2017: Risk Factors Of Pneumonia You Didn't Know About: Tips To Prevent Them
On the occasion of World Pneumonia Day which falls on November 12, let's take a look at what are the risk factors of this highly communicable disease and what steps to take in order to prevent them
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Clinton's Doctor Cites 'Mild' Pneumonia, Good Overall Health
Hillary Clinton's campaign released a letter from her doctor Wednesday describing her treatment for "mild" bacterial pneumonia and painting an overall picture of good health in an attempt to put to rest concerns about her medical condition following her illness over the weekend.
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An Extra Dose of This Vitamin May Boost Your Immunity
According to a latest study published in the journal of Immunology, vitamin E can help regulate an ageing immune system and protect your body against bacterial infections, especially those that cause pneumonia. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that naturally...
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Timing of antibiotic critical in childhood pneumonia
Correct and rapid antibiotic treatment is crucial for treating critically ill young children with bacterial pneumonia. Even a few hours' delay can lead to a longer hospital stay.
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Bacterial colonisation predisposes to asthma
Infants who have certain types of bacteria in their throats are at an increased risk for developing recurrent wheeze, asthma or allergy early in life.
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IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
-
Pope Francis Battles With Respiratory Tract Infection: All About Pneumonia And Its Health Effects
What Is Pneumonia: Pope Francis, aged 88, has been hospitalised with a complex respiratory tract infection that has progressed to bilateral pneumonia, affecting both lungs.
-
Mysterious White Lung Syndrome Spreads Globally, Cases Reported Worldwide
A new strain of bacterial pneumonia has emerged in China and spread to Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Children between the ages of 3 and 8 are most vulnerable to this respiratory illness.
-
US Woman Shares How She Lost All 4 Limbs After Contracting Flu: ''Felt Like I Was Dying''
She became septic and doctors had to put her in a medically-induced coma to administer vasopressor drugs in a bid to save her vital organs.
-
World Pneumonia Day: Know How To Spot First Signs Of Pneumonia
Pneumonia Day: Pneumonia is contagious, which means it can spread from person to person. Both viral and bacterial pneumonia can spread from person to person through inhalation of airborne droplets from sneezing or coughing. Read here to know how to spot first signs of pneumonia.
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What Is More Dangerous To Heart, Bacterial Pneumonia Or Viral Pneumonia?
World Pneumonia Day: A recent study has found bacterial pneumonia to be far more dangerous to the heart than viral pneumonia.
-
World Pneumonia Day 2017: Risk Factors Of Pneumonia You Didn't Know About: Tips To Prevent Them
On the occasion of World Pneumonia Day which falls on November 12, let's take a look at what are the risk factors of this highly communicable disease and what steps to take in order to prevent them
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Clinton's Doctor Cites 'Mild' Pneumonia, Good Overall Health
Hillary Clinton's campaign released a letter from her doctor Wednesday describing her treatment for "mild" bacterial pneumonia and painting an overall picture of good health in an attempt to put to rest concerns about her medical condition following her illness over the weekend.
-
An Extra Dose of This Vitamin May Boost Your Immunity
According to a latest study published in the journal of Immunology, vitamin E can help regulate an ageing immune system and protect your body against bacterial infections, especially those that cause pneumonia. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that naturally...
-
Timing of antibiotic critical in childhood pneumonia
Correct and rapid antibiotic treatment is crucial for treating critically ill young children with bacterial pneumonia. Even a few hours' delay can lead to a longer hospital stay.
-
Bacterial colonisation predisposes to asthma
Infants who have certain types of bacteria in their throats are at an increased risk for developing recurrent wheeze, asthma or allergy early in life.
