Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. Scientists found that those with a severe deficiency (below 15 nnmol/L) were 33 per cent more likely to be admitted to hospital for … Read more
The main findings of our prospective observational study can be summarized as follows: [1] PCR-detected RSV-infection was present in 2.2% of adult patients presenting to our conservative emergency department with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and with an indication for viral testing as per the treating physician in the winter season 2023-24, [2]adults with … Read more
Study design and setting This study utilizes a cross-sectional study design based on data from the 2022 Indonesian National Nutritional Status Survey, conducted by the Ministry of Health of Indonesia. The study relies on this survey as secondary data. The National Ethics Commission determined that the study qualifies for exemption. Data collection for the 2022 … Read more
Huang HS, Tsai CL, Chang J, Hsu TC, Lin S, Lee CC. Multiplex PCR system for the rapid diagnosis of respiratory virus infection: systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2018;24:1055–63. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Williams BG, Gouws E, Boschi-Pinto C, Bryce J, Dye C. Estimates of world-wide distribution of child deaths from acute … Read more
Archyde HMPV Infections On The Rise in Malaysia: A Global Health Concern Table of Contents 1. HMPV Infections On The Rise in Malaysia: A Global Health Concern 2. Common Cold Symptoms Can Mask a More Serious threat 3. Public Health Officials Call for Vigilance 4. Rising HMPV Cases: A Global Concern 5. Increased Respiratory Illness … Read more