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8 facts you should know about bacterial pneumonia

Every year on November 12, it is observed as World Pneumonia Day to remind people that we need to diagnose and treat this disease at the earliest to reduce suffering and death. Although pneumonia originates from the respiratory system it can cause multi-organ dysfunction.

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Coronation Street star Stephanie Davis rushed to hospital with suspected pneumonia

The soap star revealed in a health update that doctors feared she had contracted pneumonia

Evening Standard

Daily Contact With Young Children Increases Pneumonia Risk In Elderly Adults: Study

Adults over the age of 60 who have daily contact with children have six times more risk of being colonized with pneumonia-causing bacteria than those without any contact with children.

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UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman readmitted to hospital for pneumonia

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman is back in the hospital hours after he was released and is being treated for pneumonia.

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Understanding the effect of Pneumonia on kidneys, heart and lungs

Pneumonia is a serious condition that can affect the overall health of a person. If not diagnosed early or treated adequately, it can become life-threatening. Even though, pneumonia starts from the respiratory system it can affect several other organs of the body causing organ dysfunction with severe morbidity and mortality.

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Increasing Pneumonia Risk: Protect your lungs with these simple tips

Winter brings with it not just chilly winds and snowy landscapes, but also the heightened risk of respiratory infections like pneumonia. For individuals already grappling with pre-existing lung conditions such as COPD or asthma, or those with compromised immunity, the threat is even more pronounced. However, by adhering to a…

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Former Bears DT Steve McMichael admitted to ICU with urinary tract infection

Steve McMichael's family is "asking for prayers" as he heads to the emergency room.

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Child Pneumonia Spikes In Pakistan's Smoggy Winter

In a Pakistan paediatric ward, a chorus of infant coughs and straining lungs is the toll of a frigid winter, compounded by choking smog and lagging vaccination rates.

International Business Times

Pneumonia complications and the risks of late diagnosis

Pneumonia, an inflammatory lung condition, poses various risks, particularly to vulnerable populations. Older adults, infants, individuals with weakened immune systems, and those with chronic health conditions face higher susceptibility. Smoking, chronic respiratory diseases, and exposure to environmental pollutants elevate risk.

The Times of India

The babies branded with hot bangles

Ground Zero explores daagna (branding with hot bangles and iron sickles), Madhya Pradesh’s belief system behind a tribal practice that is considered a remedy, to everything from breast-feeding difficulties to pneumonia

The Hindu

Stomach flu, respiratory infection commonly seen in kids during winter

60% of kids coming to the hospital are found to have stomach flu and respiratory complaints

The Times of India

COVID JN.1 variant: How timely identification and intervention can help

The rise of the JN.1 variant indicates it might be more infectious or more adept at bypassing our immune defence compared to other variants according to the US Centre of Disease Control (CDC). Health authorities such as the Union Health Ministry of India, World Health Organization (WHO), and the US…

The Times of India

Recurrent respiratory infections in children on the rise: Here are a few preventive tips

In recent times, an alarming surge in Recurrent Respiratory Infections (RRIs) among children has been witnessed worldwide. Recurrent Respiratory Infections (RRIs) refer to a pattern of frequent and repeated infections affecting the respiratory system, encompassing the nose, throat, lungs, and sinuses. Individuals with RRIs experience multiple episodes of conditions like…

The Times of India

Mary Lou Retton Says She Faced ‘Death in the Eyes’ During Ordeal with Pneumonia

The Olympic gold medalist says she was nearly put on life support.

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Mary Lou Retton says she ‘faced death in the eyes’ in battle with pneumonia

US Olympic gymnastics gold medalist tells of contracting rare form of disease last October in first TV interview

The Independent UK

Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare

Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive

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Recovering Hawks coach Sam Mitchell to be eased back

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is still recovering from pneumonia, but he has been given the green light to return from New York later this week.

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Scientists hail new antibiotic that can kill drug-resistant bacteria

Zosurabalpin has defeated strains of pneumonia and sepsis in mice, raising hopes for human trials

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Legionnaires’ disease alert issued for Sydney as people urged to monitor for symptoms

NSW Health issues warning after multiple people who visited CBD were hospitalised for pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria

Medical Daily

What Is Legionnaires' Disease? 1 Dead, Another Hospitalized In New Hampshire; Know All About The Condition

Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria enter the lungs through inhalation or accidental swallowing of water droplets.

Dynamite News

Health: Covid harms brain health; May cause pneumonia, cardiac arrest

Brain function is impaired in patients following severe COVID-19, but no more than illnesses like pneumonia and cardiac arrest. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

COVID JN.1 variant: Understanding why it is a concern for pneumonia risk

As the global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, new variants continue to emerge, each with its unique set of characteristics and challenges. Among these variants is JN.1, a strain that has raised alarms due to its association with an increased risk of pneumonia.

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As COVID JN.1 cases increase, expert shares preventive measures against the emerging variant

Subvariant COVID-19 The Omicron BA.2.86 (Pirola) subvariant is said to be the ancestor of JN.1. Due to rising infection rates in some areas, it has just come to light as a matter for concern.

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Vijayakant, actor and DMDK founder, passes away

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, passes away in Chennai hospital due to pneumonia on 28 December 2023.

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Hawks coach Sam Mitchell recovering from pneumonia

Hawthorn AFL coach Sam Mitchell is recovering after being admitted to hospital in New York, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

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