Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): What It Is, Diagnosis, Symptoms & Treatment
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infectious respiratory disease that can look and sound a lot like a cold, with coughing, sneezing and a runny nose. But RSV can turn serious and send some patients to the hospital, particularly infants and young…
Learn MoreCancer Care Tougher to Access in U.S. If English Second Language
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Much has been made of how a lack of English proficiency can interfere with a patient’s ability to interact with their doctor and get the best health care possible.But language barriers can prevent cancer pati…
Learn MoreCity Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits.Young children who grow up in tow…
Learn MoreHealthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research.“Our studies on the Barwon Infant Study showed that …
Learn MoreLos CDC advierten sobre el aumento de casos de RSV entre niños pequeños
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias de HealthDay) — Los médicos están observando un aumento en los casos graves del virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV por sus siglas en inglés) entre niños pequeños en Florida y Georgia, advirtieron el martes …
Learn MoreWere You a Big Baby at Birth? Your Infant May Be Also, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you were a big baby — or your spouse or partner was — your baby has a good chance of being big, too.New research shows parents who were large babies are more likely to give birth to a large baby.Knowing…
Learn MoreTips for Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Baby
Expectant parents are typically filled with excitement as they prepare to welcome their newborn into the world.Amid this excitement, a pivotal decision looms large: choosing the perfect pediatrician for your baby.This choice will shape your child’s he…
Learn MoreIn-Hospital Adverse Events Similar for Haloperidol, Atypical Antipsychotics
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older patients without psychiatric disorders prescribed oral antipsychotic drugs after major surgery, the risks for in-hospital adverse events are comparable for haloperidol and atypical antipsychotics,…
Learn MoreMajor Discharge Barriers Present for One in 10 Hospitalized Patients
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — One in 10 hospitalized patients are medically ready for discharge but experience major discharge barriers, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.Maralyssa Bann, M….
Learn MoreCDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi…
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