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

Updated on: December 10,2024

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

Updated on:December 10,2024

Las 7 diferencias entre resfriado, neumonía y bronquitis

Las 7 diferencias entre resfriado, neumonía y bronquitisEstas tres enfermedades respiratorias se diferencian en lo que a causas, síntomas, complicaciones, gravedad, órgano afectado y opciones de trata

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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

Updated on: January 04,2024

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

Updated on:January 04,2024

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

Updated on: November 28,2023

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

Updated on:November 28,2023

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

Updated on: March 17,2024

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

Updated on:March 17,2024

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

Updated on: March 15,2024

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

Updated on:March 15,2024

Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on: December 01,2023

Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on:December 01,2023

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

Updated on: March 17,2024 0 2152

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Julie Leonard-Duke et al. / University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceUsing a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue i

Updated on: January 05,2024

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Julie Leonard-Duke et al. / University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceUsing a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue i

Updated on:January 05,2024

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.

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Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Updated on: December 30,2023

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Updated on:December 30,2023

Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

byUniversity of StirlingPurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and t

Updated on: January 06,2024

Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

byUniversity of StirlingPurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and t

Updated on:January 06,2024