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Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the

Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the
Los 3 virus de la gripe que afectan a los humanos

Los 3 virus de la gripe que afectan a los humanos

Los 3 virus de la gripe que afectan a los humanosLa gripe es una de las enfermedades más comunes en el mundo y hay distintos tipos de virus responsables de que desarrollemos esta patología.Pol Bertran

Los 3 virus de la gripe que afectan a los humanos

Los 3 virus de la gripe que afectan a los humanosLa gripe es una de las enfermedades más comunes en el mundo y hay distintos tipos de virus responsables de que desarrollemos esta patología.Pol Bertran
Sibling death in childhood, young adulthood linked to risk for CVD

Sibling death in childhood, young adulthood linked to risk for CVD

JANUARY 8, 2024 Editors' notesby Elana GotkineSibling death in childhood and early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published o

Sibling death in childhood, young adulthood linked to risk for CVD

JANUARY 8, 2024 Editors' notesby Elana GotkineSibling death in childhood and early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published o
Gabapentinoids associated with severe exacerbation of COPD

Gabapentinoids associated with severe exacerbation of COPD

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-based cohort study of more than 10,000 persons using gabapentinoids found that their use was associated with an incr

Gabapentinoids associated with severe exacerbation of COPD

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-based cohort study of more than 10,000 persons using gabapentinoids found that their use was associated with an incr
Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric Bronchiolitis

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric Bronchiolitis

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric BronchiolitisByHelen MassyUpdated on September 02, 2023Medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MDBronchiectasis, bronchitis, and p

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric Bronchiolitis

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric BronchiolitisByHelen MassyUpdated on September 02, 2023Medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MDBronchiectasis, bronchitis, and p
WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Las 5 diferencias entre tos seca y tos productiva

Las 5 diferencias entre tos seca y tos productivaDependiendo de si la tos va acompañada o no de mucosidad, esta puede clasificarse en productiva o seca. Veamos las diferencias clínicas y de tratamient
Cystic fibrosis: Why infections persist despite therapy

Cystic fibrosis: Why infections persist despite therapy

byUniversity of GenevaThe anchor points present on the surface of the airways in cystic fibrosis (left image, in red) decrease when the balance between the two cell signalling pathways is restor

Cystic fibrosis: Why infections persist despite therapy

byUniversity of GenevaThe anchor points present on the surface of the airways in cystic fibrosis (left image, in red) decrease when the balance between the two cell signalling pathways is restor

Las 6 diferencias entre Asma y Alergia (explicadas)

Las 6 diferencias entre Asma y Alergia (explicadas)El asma y la alergia son dos afecciones muy comunes que comparten muchos de sus síntomas como la dificultad para respirar. Para diferenciarlas, habla

Las 7 partes de los pulmones (y sus funciones)

Las 7 partes de los pulmones (y sus funciones)Los pulmones son los órganos encargados de oxigenar la sangre y de eliminar el dióxido de carbono gracias a la acción coordinada de distintas estructuras.