But sometimes, those seemingly innocent symptoms can be the first whispers of something far more dangerous – meningitis, an infection that can go from mild concern to life-threatening emergency ...
A 17-year-old is in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Nicosia general hospital after being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, a brain and spinal cord membrane infection.
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has raised concerns over the recent outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Kebbi State, warning Kano residents to take ...
This factsheet on meningitis helps nurses distinguish between viral and bacterial forms, including risks and complications, and when urgent action is needed. It is part of a collection on childhood ...
Compared with no dexamethasone treatment, early administration of dexamethasone in children with pneumococcal meningitis lowered 30-day all-cause mortality by 50%, a new study showed. Overall ...
AFP file Dubai: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the meningitis vaccine is now mandatory for Saudi citizens and expatriate residents wishing to perform Hajj this year.
A University of Virginia student has died of meningitis. UVa says it has worked with the student’s close contacts in order to prevent the spread of the rare but sometimes-fatal illness.
The Kebbi State Government has confirmed an outbreak of meningitis, with 56 reported deaths so far. Addressing the press in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ...
Five students of a private school at Kalamassery in Ernakulam district of Kerala have sought medical treatment after showing symptoms of viral meningitis. The condition of the children remains ...
No word yet on who Yeun will be playing in Aang: The Last Airbender, an animated sequel film to Avatar: The Last Airbender. Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Prime Video The cartoon one ...
The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature is almost always awarded to a well-known blockbuster--often produced by Disney or Pixar--but this year an indie movie took home the top prize ...