Respiratory
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COVID-19 jeopardises tuberculosis progress
The COVID-19 pandemic has risked progress on the global control of tuberculosis, experts will warn today. Read more
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Relative finger length may indicate COVID risk
Finger length ratio may help indicate vulnerability to COVID, according to a new study. Read more
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Increased risk with co-infection of COVID-19 and flu
People who are hospitalised with COVID-19 and the flu at the same time have a higher risk of severe disease and dying compared to those who have COVID-19 alone, according to a new analysis. Read more
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SARS-CoV-2 variants yield different long COVID symptoms
People may have different long COVID symptoms, depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant they were infected with, an Italian study out today suggests. Read more
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Home oxygen monitoring for COVID safe
Pulse oximetry can safely be used at home by patients with COVID-19, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Poor outcomes for MI patients with dyspnoea
Heart attack patients who suffer shortness of breath or fatigue have poorer survival rates after one year than those whose main symptom is chest pain, a conference has heard. Read more
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Air pollution could raise autoimmune risk
Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise the risk of developing autoimmune disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Global trials provide hope for sufferers of chronic cough
A new drug can ease chronic cough with few side effects, researchers report today. Read more
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Risks remain for those hospitalised for COVID-19
People hospitalised with COVID-19 infection remain at an increased risk of death or re-hospitalisation, according to a UK study. Read more
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Children’s lateral flow tests vary in reliability
COVID-19 lateral flow tests provided to children have sensitivity that "varies broadly" and is "substantially lower than reported by manufacturers", researchers warn today. Read more