Preventive use of amikacin can reduce cases of ventilator-acquired pneumoniaResearchers are now evaluating the possibility of starting preventive antibiotics after four or five days of ventilation. Antibiotic resistance linked to malnutrition in Canadian studyDeficiencies in certain micronutrients lead to significant changes in the gut microbiota that could promote antibiotic resistance. Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant The new vaccine is called Nuvaxovid and is approved for people 12 years of age and over. Yes, you can get syphilis of the eye—professor of ophthalmology explains Ocular syphilis has been described as the great imitator. It can manifest in a multitude of ways and as such the diagnosis can be missed. When immune cells become overactive, your immune system itself can cause disease Many social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that ‘boost your immune system’ to keep you healthy and fend off illness. But is that really better? Long COVID in kids: What do we know so far? Kids can experience similar symptoms to adults suffering from long-COVID—but they often manifest differently in children. IV vitamin C does not help hospitalized COVID patients In fact, it may make things worse. How the power of mRNA can be harnessed for cancer Experts agree therapeutic mRNA cancer vaccines are promising and would offer fewer side effects. Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say The highly infectious disease triggered epidemics in 37 countries last year, versus 22 countries in 2021. First vaccine for chikungunya gets fast-track approval in the U.S. But studies continue to determine risks of adverse reactions. First Previous 28 29 30 31 32 Next Last