The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts.
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An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.
Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Prime Minister, Is Being Treated for Leukemia
Mr. Berlusconi, who is in the intensive care unit at a Milan hospital, has had the blood disorder for “some time,” his personal physician said.
A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors Are Hopeful
Health officials say recent infections have been milder than those seen in previous waves, though they are still urging caution.
A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors Are Hopeful
Health officials say recent infections have been milder than those seen in previous waves, though they are still urging caution.
A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer?
Scientists were alarmed by blood clots possibly linked to the J&J vaccine. Some women wondered if there shouldn’t be more concern about oral contraceptives.
6 Months Later, Covid Survivors Plagued by Health Problems
A large study of patients from a Wuhan, China hospital showed that a half-year later, three-quarters were struggling with problems like fatigue, depression and diminished lung function.
He Was Hospitalized for Covid-19. Then Hospitalized Again. And Again.
Significant numbers of coronavirus patients experience long-term symptoms that send them back to the hospital, taxing an already overburdened health system.
In India, Toxic Air Spells More Trouble for Covid-19 Patients
Every fall, air pollution spikes in India. Doctors worry what it will mean for coronavirus patients with breathing problems.
A Simple Way to Save Lives as Covid-19 Hits Poorer Nations.
Aid agencies are scrambling to get oxygen equipment to low-income countries where the coronavirus is rapidly spreading.