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Diagnostic dilemma: A man had hiccups for 5 days — and a virus may have been to blame
The patient went to a hospital after having hiccups for three days. What happened next: Doctors in the hospital's neurology department examined the patient and performed an MRI of his head. They found ...
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Pope Francis’ death after respiratory illness: What to know about bilateral pneumonia
Following the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, doctors are speaking about the health conditions he ...
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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains
As the virus destroys lung cells, patients can develop viral pneumonia, which is characterized by severe coughing and difficulty breathing. Measles pneumonia afflicts about 1 in 20 children who get ...