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Resfriado común: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Resfriado común: causas, síntomas y tratamientoCada año se desarrollan en el mundo más de 35.000 millones de casos de resfriado. Es la enfermedad vírica más frecuente y consiste en una infección de la
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
Indoor air quality in long-term care facilities during wildfires is worse than you'd think, says toxicologist

Indoor air quality in long-term care facilities during wildfires is worse than you'd think, says toxicologist

by Kylie Mohr, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke into the sky. When that smoke blows into southwestern Idaho's T

Indoor air quality in long-term care facilities during wildfires is worse than you'd think, says toxicologist

by Kylie Mohr, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke into the sky. When that smoke blows into southwestern Idaho's T
CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

(HealthDay)—For adults with asthma and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with improved asthma control, quality of life, and lung functio

CPAP improves asthma control, QoL for adults with asthma, OSA

(HealthDay)—For adults with asthma and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with improved asthma control, quality of life, and lung functio
Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients
Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af
When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

When Lung Cancer Spreads to the LiverSymptoms, Treatments, and PrognosisByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on August 11, 2022Medically reviewed byGagandeep Brar, MDLung cancer spread

When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

When Lung Cancer Spreads to the LiverSymptoms, Treatments, and PrognosisByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on August 11, 2022Medically reviewed byGagandeep Brar, MDLung cancer spread
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
First integrated human lung cell atlas provides insights into lung diseases

First integrated human lung cell atlas provides insights into lung diseases

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung is published inNature Medicineon June 8. Revealing the great d

First integrated human lung cell atlas provides insights into lung diseases

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung is published inNature Medicineon June 8. Revealing the great d