Posts Tagged ‘pneumonia’
By 2035: Keep pneumonia, diarrhea from killing kids
BOSTON U. (US) — Researchers say the goal of ending all preventable child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhea by 2035 is achievable. Continue…
Monday, April 15, 2013 8:22 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Dec 28, 2012 11:18 - 0 Comments
Sleeping pills may increase pneumonia risk
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — People of all ages taking a commonly prescribed sleeping pill may be more likely to develop—and die from—pneumonia. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 26, 2010 22:26 - 0 Comments
Pneumonia vaccine could save lives in Africa
WARWICK (UK)—Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the need for effective infant vaccination, new research shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 5, 2010 12:30 - 2 Comments
Calcium key to ‘legless’ bacteria
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US)—Bacteria can swim. Bacteria can walk. It’s this mobility that enables some pathogenic bacteria to infect human hosts. Now researchers have identified a spot on bacteria, that when blocked, can stop the microbes in their tracks. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 9, 2009 12:33 - 0 Comments
Speedier way to diagnose pneumonia
UC DAVIS (US)—Doctors may soon be able to diagnose the cause of pneumonia-like symptoms by examining the chemicals found in a patient’s urine. (more…)
