In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

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Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

A newborn baby who died in a Glasgow hospital after developing an infection was “stable” the day before she passed away, an ...

Doctors are treating Pope Francis for a “ polymicrobial infection ” of his respiratory tract in what they are describing as a a “complex clinical situation” that will require the pontiff to remain ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered that fluoxetine, commonly sold as Prozac, not only helps fight bacterial ...

Infection-related hospitalization (IRH) is associated with incident heart failure, heart failure with preserved ejection ...

After surviving a life-threatening heart infection and undergoing emergency surgery, an Ontario man is celebrating both his recovery and his birthday on Valentine’s Day.

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such 'healthcare-associated infections' (HAI) are a growing problem worldwide, taking up an estimated 6% ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated ...

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