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WHO publishes first-ever guidelines for meningitis diagnosis and care
Meningitis is a life-threatening condition caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Meningitis is an infection of the ...
Studies show urgent change needed to reduce deaths from malaria and meningitis in comatose African children
Results of two parallel studies show that 1 in 4 African children hospitalized with malaria and coma have an additional ...
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Race against time: New treatment for deadly HIV complication enters trials
A crucial drug for treating a deadly opportunistic infection common in individuals with advanced HIV disease has entered Phase II clinical trials in Africa, offering fresh hope to people living with ...
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Urgent Change Needed to Cut Malaria, Meningitis Deaths
Results of two parallel studies show that one in four African children hospitalised with malaria and coma have an additional infection, and that ...
'My daughter would be dead if her pals had missed first scary symptom on her hand'
Medical student Lily McGarry, 23, was taken to hospital with flu-like symptoms but later developed sepsis that led to all ...
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Vaccine Panel Urges More Protection Against RSV, Meningitis, and Chikungunya
A panel of federal health experts recommended expanded vaccine options for several diseases, including RSV, meningitis, and chikungunya.
Parents handed £35,000,000 after NHS errors left baby with severe brain damage
The parents of a baby left severely brain damaged by an NHS error have received a £35 million payout. The newborn was ...