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Mar- 2023 -10 March
Bronchitis, pneumonia by age 2 can double early death risk as adults
Children who had lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), such as bronchitis or pneumonia, by the age of two were almost twice as likely to die prematurely in adulthood from respiratory diseases. The study, led by researchers from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet, spans more than 73 years and provides the best evidence to date that early respiratory health has an impact on mortality later in life. The findings challenge the misconception that adult deaths from respiratory diseases are determined only by behaviour in adulthood, such as smoking. “Current preventative measures for adult respiratory disease mainly focus on adult lifestyle risk factors such as smoking. Linking one in five adult respiratory deaths to common infections many decades earlier in…
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9 March
welling in feet could be signs of kidney trouble
Doctors of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, have advised that those suffering from such problems should consult their doctors. Lucknow: Swelling in the feet, ankles and legs that leave a dimple on the skin when pressure is applied, could be a result of too much fluid in the tissues that could point to developing or existing kidney disorder. Doctors of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, have advised that those suffering from such problems should consult their doctors. Head of nephrology department, Prof Vishwajeet Singh said, “Around 30 per cent of kidney patients come late and then, we have to rely on dialysis and or opt for kidney transplant. Despite this, we can detect kidney disease with two simple tests. These tests…
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7 March
Pigeons can pose serious health threat, says expert
There are potential dangers of exposure to pigeon droppings that can lead to a severe form of allergy known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis or bird breeders’ lung According to experts, a well-fed pigeon on average dispenses up to 11.5 kg of droppings a year. Photo: Anand Dharmana. Hyderabad: As city dwellers, we’re no strangers to the sight of pigeons fluttering about in our midst. These birds are often seen perched atop buildings or cooing at one another on the sidewalk, but according to a senior pulmonologist in the city, these winged creatures may pose a more serious threat to our health than we realise. There are potential dangers of exposure to pigeon droppings that can lead to a severe form of allergy known as…
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