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Human metapneumovirus identified in a case of severe pneumonia in adults

Human metapneumovirus identified in a case of severe pneumonia in adults

The latest study published in the journal presented a case report of an elderly man with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by human metapneumovirus (hMPV). hMPV was first identified in 2001 and is increasingly recognized as a respiratory pathogen with significant health consequences. It is associated with a variety of respiratory diseases, such as lower […]

Depression can cause severe period pain, sleep disorders can make it worse: study

Depression can cause severe period pain, sleep disorders can make it worse: study

Severe menstrual cramps can affect a woman’s mood and mental well-being. But a new study reveals a surprising twist: depression can actually trigger severe period pain, and lack of sleep makes it worse. Dysmenorrhea, or severe period pain, affects approximately 15% of women and usually appears just before menstruation and disappears after a few days. […]