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Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known, finds study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Boston [US], January 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that nearly one in 10 of deceased infants less than six months were infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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Lifetime workplace exposure to pesticides linked to heightened COPD risk:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Stockport (Greater Manchester) [UK], January 26 (ANI): Toxic effects by pesticide exposure have been known to range from mild symptoms, like minor skin irritation or other allergic symptoms, to more severe symptoms, like strong headache, dizziness, or nausea.
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Study finds newer variants of SARS-CoV-2 can infect mice, unlike original
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 24 (ANI): A team of biology researchers has found that some of the newer variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 can infect the respiratory tract of wild mice, unlike the original strain that emerged from China.
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Glenmark's subsidiary receives NDA Approval by US FDA for Ryaltris™
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14 (ANI/PRNewswire): Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a research-led, global integrated pharmaceutical company announced that its fully owned subsidiary Glenmark Specialty S.A. (Switzerland), received FDA approval on its New Drug Application (NDA) fo
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Study finds coughing downwards reduces spread of respiratory droplets
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): According to a new study, coughing downwards reduces the spread of respiratory droplets.
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Increase in COVID-19 cases matter of concern for children, elderly, pregna
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): "The increase in COVID-19 cases in winter is a matter of concern for children, the elderly, pregnant women and co-morbid patients with cancer, COPD or respiratory failure", said Dr Suresh Kumar, MD of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP) on Wed
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Study finds coughing downwards decreases spread of respiratory droplets
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that cough-generated droplets can spread less if you cough downwards.
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The way COVID-19 cases are rising, we are inviting third wave: Dr Sandeep
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The way COVID-19 cases are increasing and people are flouting COVID-19 norms, we are inviting the third wave, warned Dr Sandeep Nayar, Director of Chest and Respiratory Department.
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Most effective face-mask practices to reduce spread of infection of COVID-
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Arlington [US], December 16 (ANI): A new study has provided guidance for increasing the effectiveness of face masks to reduce the spread of respiratory infectious pathogens including SARS-CoV-2.
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Nasal vaccine might help fight new COVID-19 variants: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Connecticut [US], December 11 (ANI): In a new study by Yale's Akiko Iwasaki, the Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Immunobiology, it was found that intranasal vaccination provided broad-based protection against heterologous respiratory viruses in mice.
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Tony award-winning casting director Geoffrey Johnson dies at 91
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 29 (ANI): Geoffrey Johnson, the casting director for 'Cats' and 'Les Miserables', recently died at the age of 91 due to respiratory failure at Henry J. Carter Hospital in New York.
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Study reveals masks, distancing worked to keep germs at bay
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 23 (ANI): A Houston Methodist study showed a rapid return of seasonal respiratory viruses after COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in Texas, demonstrating the effectiveness of masking, distancing and other precautionary measures at stopping the spread of many respir
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