International study improving severe pneumonia outcomes
International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication: An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has…
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Pulse oximeter measurements of blood oxygen levels are unreliable
The severity of Covid-19 pneumonia can be difficult to assess in people from different ethnic groups, due to inaccurate readings…
Smokers at increased risk of recurring pneumonia
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people who smoke are at a…
Fiji’s vaccine program reduces childhood death and illness: study
Fiji’s national vaccine program against pneumonia, a serious lung condition, and rotavirus, a common disease which causes severe diarrhoea and…
Flu – the ultimate survival guide
Covid-19 has dominated the news this year. As Autumn arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting the flu. But…
What is Strep B?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBi8-fM9z7E Transcript July is Strep B Awareness Month, an annual campaign to highlight the importance of Strep B awareness, education…
Lung damage, thrombosis and multi organ failure
Evidence from autopsies show that COVID-19 causes pulmonary arterial thrombosis and damages other organs as well as the lungs. COVID-19,…
Does COVID-19 really cause ARDS?
https://youtu.be/k9GYTc53r2o Opinion from the field: I am a physician Cameron Kyle-Sidell has been working at the bedside of COVID-19 patients…
What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of different pathogens,…
Please wash your hands
Most people in the UK don't wash their hands hands thoroughly enough to get rid of bacteria that can cause…