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Infection
Karnataka health department on alert after surge in respiratory illnesses in China; issues advisory
Nov
ByYamini C S Nov 29, 2023 09:48 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The Karnataka health department issued an advisory after a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, and prescribed guidelines to curb the spread of infection. As respiratory illnesses surge among children in China, the Karnataka health department on Tuesday issued an advisory to […]
Nov
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu have asked hospitals and healthcare staff to ensure preparedness to tackle patients complaining of respiratory ailments. File Photo. Soon after the Centre’s directive to review preparedness in view of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China, five states have put their health infrastructure on alert mode. […]
Nov
States are reviewing their preparation following centre’s advisory on infections in China New Delhi: At least five states have put their health infrastructure on alert mode after the Centre’s directive to review readiness in view of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China. State governments in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu have […]
Nov
Irish hospitals and GPs have noted a small increase in mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterium that causes lung infection and is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia, peaking every three to seven years. The numbers in this country, which have risen in October and November, remain small. But in China, which is facing its first winter […]
Infection
Do Air Purifiers Help Prevent Respiratory Infections Like COVID-19? A Systematic Review of the Science
Nov
In a systematic analysis, studies on air treatment technologies and their impact on respiratory infections, particularly COVID-19, are reviewed. The conclusion is that despite common perceptions, these technologies do not significantly reduce illness rates. The effectiveness of increased ventilation is also questioned. Exploring the efficacy of air treatment technologies in preventing respiratory illnesses like <span […]
Nov
Researchers at the University of Geneva used Graph Neural Networks to model the complex patterns of multi-drug resistant Enterobacteriaceae transmission, aiming to advance how hospitals predict and manage infection risks. Credit: Racha Gouareb and Douglas Teodoro, University of Geneva. Researchers at the University of Geneva have made a groundbreaking stride in health care technology, as […]
Veterinarians, including those in Florida, are reporting an increased number of dogs suffering from a potentially deadly and contagious respiratory illness. The infections are not responding to commonly prescribed antibiotics, according to the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. What isn’t clear so far is whether the disease is caused by something new or […]
Nov
Acrylic nails not applied properly can cause a condition called chloronychia Also known as green nail syndrome, it happens when bacteria gets under the nail READ MORE: The surprising health benefit of getting your nails done By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:27 EST, 28 November 2023 | Updated: 14:15 EST, 28 November […]
Nov
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