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New Vaccines in the Pipeline 2020

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right coronary artery :: Article Creator Doctors Share Warning Signs After Virginia College Athlete Sidelined By Heart Condition A University of Virginia athlete was recently diagnosed with a heart condition that pose a serious risk to young athletes -- but it can also be difficult to detect. Here are the warning signs doctors say you should never ignore. Tucker Mullen played lacrosse at UVA — until last fall, when he was sidelined with chest pain during practice. "It felt like someone had a light hand kind of pushing on my chest," Mullen said. "Eventually during one of the practices, it was too much and I was unable to breathe well and got shortness of breath very, very quickly." Doctors ran a series of tests, but everything came up normal. However, his symptoms didn't go away. "And that's what the scariest thing was," said his mom, Lisa Mullen. "His chest pressure, nothing would help it. So it w...

Distinguishing viruses responsible for influenza-like illness

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periodic fever :: Article Creator Division Of Allergy And Immunology Sosa AC, Kariuki B, Gan Q, Knutsen AP, Bellone CJ, Guzman MA, Tomatsu S, Barrera LA, Tomatsu S, Chauhan AK, Armbrecht E, Montaño AM. Induction of oral tolerance to improve enzyme replacement therapy in Morquio syndrome. J Clin Invest 130(3):1288-1300, 2020. PMID: 31743109 March Knutsen AP. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in asthma. Exp Rev of Clin Immunol 13(1):11-14, 2017. PMID 27599560 January de la Morena MT, Leonard D, Torgerson T, Cabral-Marques O, MD, Slatter M, Aghamohammadi A, Chandra S, Murguia-Favela L, Bonilla F, Kanariou M, Damrongwatanasuk R, Kuo C, Dvorak CC, Meyts I, Chen K, Kobrynski L, Kapoor N, Richter, MD, DiGiovanni D, MD, Dhalla F, MD, Farmaki E, Speckmann DC, Espanol T, Shcherbina A, Hanson C, Litzman J, Routes J, Wong M, Fuleihan R, Seneviratne SL, Small TN, Janda A, Bezrodnik L, Seger R, Raccio AG, Edgar JDM, Chou J, Abbott J, van Montfra...

Ebola: Symptoms, treatment, and causes

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diabetes global epidemic :: Article Creator 32 Countries With The Highest Rates Of Diabetes In this article, we will be taking a look at the 32 countries with the highest rates of diabetes. If you do not want to learn about the global diabetes market, head straight to the 5 Countries with the Highest Rates of Diabetes. The Global Diabetes Market and Its Implications  The global diabetes market is experiencing significant growth and poses a substantial challenge to public health worldwide. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas, in 2021, approximately 537 million people were suffering from diabetes globally, a number expected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. This increase in prevalence underscores the urgent need for effective measures to address this chronic disease.  In the United States, the diabetes market is substantial, with around 136 million adults diagnosed with diabetes or in a prediabetic condition as reported by t...

Influenza (Avian and other zoonotic)

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flu like symptoms 37 weeks pregnant :: Article Creator What To Know About RSV And Pregnancy RSV is a respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. You may be at a higher risk of serious illness from RSV during pregnancy. An RSV vaccine during pregnancy can protect you and your baby. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It's mostly known for causing mild, cold-like symptoms, with many recovering within 1–2 weeks. But RSV can cause serious illness in some people, including infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Some people may also be at a higher risk of RSV-related complications during pregnancy. Severe illness may cause health risks to a pregnant person and their baby. Here's what you need to know about RSV and pregnancy. Learn more about RSV. Most healthy adults who develop RSV have mild symptoms and recover without any treatment. Some don't...