Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis among children is a very difficult and elusive problem for physicians to diagnose and treat, …
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Diane Keaton’s death on Saturday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia. The iconic actress, director and producer was 79 when she succumbed to the respiratory infection in California. Keaton’s family confirmed her cause of death to People magazine on Wednesday. Fox News Digital has reached out to her …
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Some everyday medications could be impacting your gut health in the long term. A large study from Estonia has found that the gut microbiome — or the ecosystem that lives in the intestines — can be reshaped by antibiotics, according to new research published in ASM Journals. Other medicines — …
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be painful and sometimes frequent, especially for women and seniors. UTIs can occur with the introduction of bacteria, like E. coli, into the system, which can be caused by poor hygiene, sexual activity, inability to empty the bladder fully and other factors, according to experts. …
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