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Bone marrow backup needed to tackle respiratory infections: Study
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
London [UK], November 9 (ANI): Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found how the immune system triggers an emergency dendritic cell response during infection, with dendritic cells at the site of infection being reinforced by new cells which travel from the bone marrow.
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Second-hand marijuana smoke exposure linked to respiratory infections in c
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study has found that children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke.
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Study links second-hand marijuana smoke exposure to respiratory infections
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): Children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke, according to a new study.
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Scientists develop better way to block viruses causing respiratory infecti
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): Researchers have improved a method in rodent models intended to help keep children healthy by engineering a short chunk of protein, or peptide, that can prevent the attachment of human parainfluenza viruses to cells.
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Clinical trial finds vitamin D does not ward off colds, flu
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): An Australian randomised controlled trial of vitamin D supplements, led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has found they do not protect most people from developing colds, flu and other acute respiratory infections.
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Vaccines against respiratory infections linked with less heart failure dea
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 28 (ANI): The results of a novel study conducted on nearly 3 million Americans suggest that influenza and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with fewer hospital deaths in patients with heart failure.
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Bengaluru: Commissioner, DHFW, issues circular to reserve hospital beds fo
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 17 (ANI): Department of Health and Family Welfare Commissioner, IAS, Pankaj Kumar Pandey on Monday conducted an online meeting with government and private hospitals in Bengaluru to ensure immediate availability of the beds for the patients with Severe Acute
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Only 104 COVID-19 positive out of 5,911 SARI patients: ICMR Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The latest study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that only 104 cases were found COVID-19 positive out of 5,911 severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) patients.
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Virus risk on planes slimmer than you think
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], Mar 20 (ANI): Germ-fearing flyers can now breathe a sigh of relief as according a recent study, the risk of picking up respiratory infections on flights is lower than you think.
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Early life sinusitis, pneumonia ups risk asthma in adulthood
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 10 (ANI): Parents beware! Children who suffer from respiratory infections, especially colds and sinusitis from age six months to five years old, are at increased risk of developing asthma and worse lung function in later life, warns a study.
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Preventing exercise from putting lungs at risk
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 7 (ANI): Regular exercise may be one of the pillars of health, but for many, a jog or run can trigger panting, wheezing and shortness of breath - and not because they are out of shape.
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Air pollution alters effectiveness of antibiotics
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], Mar. 3 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Leicester have, for the first time, discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air pollution - increasing the potential for infection and changing the effectiveness of antibiotic t
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