Respiratory
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Facemasks must continue after lockdown, urge scientists
The UK should continue to require the use of facemasks after other lockdown restrictions are ended, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Asthma attacks reduced in first COVID-19 phase
Fewer than normal patients presented with severe asthma attacks, or were hospitalised with pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung diseases during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to three new studies. Read more
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TB testing slumped during pandemic
Testing for tuberculosis (TB) plummeted by almost half in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis has revealed. Read more
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TB cases fall in WHO European Region
Cases of tuberculosis have decreased 19% in the WHO European Region in four years, according to the latest data. Read more
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Asthma linked to antibiotic exposure in utero
Children born to women who took antibiotics in mid or late pregnancy may have a raised risk of asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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Smartphone app aids pneumonia diagnosis
A smartphone-based algorithm has been developed that can diagnose community-acquired pneumonia without the need for chest x-rays, research reveals today. Read more
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Antiviral drug may fight COVID-19
An antiviral drug based on a traditional Mediterranean remedy is showing promising results against COVID-19 infection, scientists have reported. Read more
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Air pollution increases macular risk
A new, long-term study has revealed a link between air pollution and an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. Read more
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Cooked meat linked to childhood wheeze
Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat could increase the risk of childhood wheeze, according to a new study published today. Read more
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Concerns over COVID-19 vaccine coverage
Low and middle income countries will face huge problems in obtaining supplies of COVID-19 vaccines because of pre-ordering by wealthy countries, according to a new analysis. Read more