In June 2019 researchers from Italy published their review on the use of a “smart toothbrush” in an intensive care environment. Providing effective oral hygiene is crucial in this environment … Read more
Air pollution exposure appears to significantly increase the risk of pneumonia in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
In April 2019 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of air pollution on individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Individuals with and without … Read more
Use of solid fuels for cooking increases the risk of both cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease
In May 2019 researchers from the USA, Canada, Brazil, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Philippines, South Africa, India, Chile, China, Colombia, Bangladesh and Canada published the results of their study to assess the … Read more
Frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a reduced risk of pneumonia in middle-aged men
In November 2017 researchers from the UK and Finland published the results of their study to assess the association of sauna usage with the risk of pneumonia. A total of … Read more