More articles about: infectious disease
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Anti-anaerobic antibiotics associated with increased risk of mortality in critically ill patients
Study shows early treatment with specific antibiotics depletes the body of gut anaerobes that protect against pneumonia, organ failure and mortality.
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Smoking, diabetes and obesity – not pre-existing heart disease, pose a bigger risk of COVID-19 death
A study finds risk factors for cardiovascular disease like smoking, obesity and diabetes, but not pre-existing cardiovascular disease itself, increased the risk of dying from COVID-19.
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Comparing life-threatening flu and COVID-19 illness in kids
A new study compares data on severe illness and mortality in pediatric patients due to flu and COVID-19.
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Flu could come raging back
Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups,
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A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available
A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant.
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Durable coating kills COVID virus, other germs in minutes
The new technology could start making public spaces safer within a year.
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Should you worry about the polio virus?
A recent case in the U.S. sounds the alarm for more vaccination.
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Simple rubber band fix improves surgical mask seal to N95 levels, study shows
This easy, cheap fix could help people when and where N95 respirators are in short supply.
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COVID-19 boosters this fall? Most older adults are ready to roll up their sleeves
A majority of older adults say they will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall. The coming boosters are designed to work against the new Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants of the coronavirus.
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SuPAR identifies patients at high risk of blood clot formation
A study from a COVID-19 cohort reveals an additional link between the immune system and blood clots, which could improve the treatment of critical illnesses.
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What to know about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The latest COVID vaccine expands the list of effective options for coronavirus protection.
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Monkeypox: How to protect against the rare viral threat
An outbreak of a pox virus, not typically found in Europe and North America, has many on alert.
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What to Know About Monkeypox
An outbreak of a pox virus, not typically found in Europe and North America, has many on alert.
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Antibiotic use and sepsis make recent improvements
In 152 hospitals, efforts to treat sepsis faster have not resulted in antibiotic overuse.
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Aging well in a pandemic: Older adults share what it takes
The pandemic took a toll on older adults, but especially on those whose physical or mental health was already suffering, a new poll shows. This group may need extra support to age as well as possible.
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