Respiratory illnesses

Air pollution blamed for nearly 2 million respiratory infections in Jakarta

Jakarta has consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world in recent years.

France detects two Mers virus cases in tour group

France had previously reported two cases, in 2013, the Health Ministry said.

Contaminated Thai herbal inhalers can irritate the nose and throat

Vulnerable users of the contaminated inhalers may be at risk of lung infection, said health experts.

US FDA approves expanded use of Moderna’s RSV vaccine for at-risk adults

Moderna’s RSV shot, mRESVIA, was the first non-Covid-19 messenger RNA-based vaccine to be approved in the United States.

Unsedated patients on life support have lower risk of heart complications, muscle shrinkage: NUH

The patient in intensive care is undergoing Awake Ecmo, where she is kept awake and breathing on her own, without the need for total sedation or invasive ventilation. This gives her a chance to talk and interact with the health care team, reduce the chances of muscle shrinkage and the opportunity for early rehabilitation.

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Pope Francis, after setback, had a peaceful night, Vatican says

Pope Francis has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb 14, after experiencing a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications.

Hospitalised Pope Francis no longer in critical condition, Vatican source says

Images of Pope Francis placed outside the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where the pontiff is admitted for treatment, on Feb 28.

Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean?

A view of the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is admitted to continue treatment for ongoing bronchitis, in Rome, Italy, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Pope Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Feb 14.

Pope’s condition ‘complex’, hospital stay extended: Vatican

Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience on February 12, 2025 at Paul-VI hall in The Vatican. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

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