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A simple toothbrush might be one of the most powerful tools against deadly hospital infections. New research shows patients who brush their teeth in the hospital are 60% less likely to develop pneumonia.
A vaccine introduced in 2000 has virtually eliminated severe pneumonia infections in children, transforming pediatric medicine forever. Doctors who practiced before the vaccine say today's waiting rooms are unrecognizable from the crisis-filled clinics of the 1990s.
MIT engineers created a portable chip that diagnoses pneumonia through breath analysis in just 10 minutes, potentially replacing hours of waiting for X-rays and lab results. The technology could soon bring fast, accurate lung disease diagnosis to any doctor's office or even your home.
A physicist-turned-biomedical engineer has developed a groundbreaking treatment using light to disable bacteria's defenses, making deadly antibiotic-resistant infections treatable again. The therapy has already saved lives in Brazil and could protect millions from infections that currently kill 4 million people annually.
Winter brings more than cozy sweaters and hot cocoa. Senior doctors reveal simple, science-backed habits that can protect you from seasonal flu and pneumonia this year.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a single nasal spray vaccine that protects mice against multiple respiratory diseases for months. If successful in humans, it could replace multiple annual shots with one simple spritz.
Christie survived multiple life-threatening complications and defied medical expectations to walk out of the hospital after nearly three months. Her interdisciplinary care team at Kindred Hospital North Florida helped her transition from ventilator-dependent to thriving at home with her family.
A routine family vacation turned into a life-or-death emergency when Gail Dalton's oxygen levels plummeted to 62 percent in Barbados. A specialized medical team flew her to the Cayman Islands and used advanced life support technology to save her life.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are studying pneumonia bacteria to understand why lung infections lead to deadly heart damage. The unique space environment makes bacteria more aggressive, helping scientists spot clues invisible on Earth.
After pneumonia and septic shock left Deborah on a ventilator with a breathing tube, doctors at a Florida hospital helped her breathe on her own again. She walked out the door just months later.
After months on life support battling pneumonia and infections, a retired teacher walked out of the hospital to go home. Her recovery shows what's possible when specialized care meets determination.
After collapsing while loading his truck, Joseph fought back from pneumonia, sepsis, and organ failure to walk out of the hospital. His recovery shows what specialized care and determination can accomplish.
Ben Askren spent 59 days in the hospital fighting for his life after severe pneumonia led to a double lung transplant. Now he's stepping back into competition less than a year later.
A leopard cub named Jaggu arrived at India's largest wildlife rescue center near death, suffering from anemia and pneumonia. Today he's thriving, one of 40,000 animals saved since 1999.
A tiny leopard cub named Jaggu was found alone and dying in the forest, suffering from anemia, pneumonia, and starvation. Now he's thriving at India's largest wildlife rescue center, which has saved over 40,000 animals in 25 years.
Just 11 months after receiving a life-saving double-lung transplant, former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren stepped back onto the mat for one final match. His heart stopped four times during his battle with severe pneumonia, but he trained through exhaustion to compete one last time.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a revolutionary nasal spray vaccine that protects against multiple respiratory threats at once. In mice, the single spray defended against COVID-19, flu, bacterial pneumonia, and even allergies for months.
Two doctors turned down lucrative careers to tackle a 12% infant mortality rate in one of India's most remote regions. Forty years later, their community health model has saved thousands of lives and spread to 16 countries.
After beating cancer twice, Tom Walsh is hitting the trails again to raise funds for cancer patients facing the same fight. This August marks his seventh annual charity hike, proving that survival is just the beginning of making a difference.
Davion arrived at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land fighting multiple life-threatening complications from missed dialysis treatments. After months of specialized care and rehabilitation, he recovered enough to continue healing at a skilled nursing facility.
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