Mothers have been asked to be cautious about recurrent pneumonia that presents among babies, as a potential symptom of congenital heart conditions. Doctor Judith Namuyonga, a Consultant Pediatric ...

maternal HIV infection was associated with significantly higher rates of congenital infection and congenital pneumonia based on lung histology.

in 10 (6%), and new or worsening congestive heart failure in 24 (14%). Thirty-one of the 33 patients had severe pneumonia. Mortality rates varied from 40% in MI patients to 0% in those with new ...

Healthcare professionals are at heightened risk of exposure to infectious agents and play a pivotal role in preventing the spread of disease. “By staying up-to-date on vaccinations, including ...

Background The prevalence of congenital heart defects (CHD) in Down syndrome (DS) varies considerably across studies (from 16% to 84%). This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CHD in people ...

Introduction Although the administration of activated charcoal (AC) is considered safe, the associated risk of pulmonary aspiration explains certain reluctance of physicians to use this procedure. The ...

“Hospital confirmed I had flu and pneumonia. “I was there nearly a week and I’m still not recovered. It could take another few weeks until I feel like myself again.” The caption was ...

Background: Previous research has demonstrated that exposure to individual heavy metals elevates the incidence rate of congenital heart defects (CHDs). However, there is a paucity of data concerning ...

He's always smiling," father Luis Ceja said. Valerio Ceja was born with a congenital heart defect, and has already endured more than most people face in a lifetime. "He is strong, and he is so ...

Millions of new cases of diabetes and heart disease every year may be connected to the consumption of sugary drinks, according to newly published research, though there is some nuance to the findings.

Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size. Women may be missing a diagnosis of a ...