Warning: Montelukast Use in RSV Cases Linked to Mental Health Symptoms, Must Be Limited
Warning: Montelukast Use Linked to Mental Health Issues RSV Outbreak Among Young Children Urges Caution In a recent development, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a cautionary note regarding the usage of Montelukast, a common drug used to treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Dr. Yong Phuworawan, a renowned expert in clinical virology […]
Significant RSV Outbreak Among Young Children Raises Questions About Montelukast Use: Insights from Professor Dr. Yong Phuwarawan
Significant Outbreak of RSV Among Young Children Under 5 Expert Raises Concerns About the Use of Montelukast in RSV Patients with Bronchiolitis October 27, 2023 – In a recent Facebook post, Professor Dr. Yong Poovorawan, Head of the Center of Expertise in Clinical Virology at the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, highlighted […]
COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report in Thailand: Decreased Cases and Warning of a New Wave
The Department of Disease Control has released its latest report on the COVID-19 situation, specifically focusing on the 40th week between October 8-14, 2023. During this period, there were a total of 124 new patients admitted to hospitals, averaging at 18 cases per day. The overall number of cases since the beginning of 2023 now […]
The Impact of Multiple Flu Strains and How to Prevent and Treat the Flu
Understanding the Various Strains of Flu and Their Impact on the Population Influenza, commonly known as the flu, encompasses several types, each with its own distinctive strains. The most prevalent strains within Influenza A are H1N1 and H3N2, whereas Influenza B is divided into Victoria and Yamagata strains. These strains catalyze flu outbreaks, with this […]
RSV and Influenza Spreading Rapidly in Thailand: Warning from Dr. Yong
RSV and Influenza Spreading Rapidly in Thailand, Warns Expert Renowned virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan, Head of the Center of Expertise in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University, has issued a warning regarding the heavy spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza in Thailand. Despite the diseases not posing significant severity, they have proven to be […]
COVID-19 Update: Decrease in Cases and Comparison with Flu
COVID-19 Update: New Cases and Vaccination Progress The Department of Disease Control has released its weekly report on the status of COVID-19. The data for the 38th week, covering the period from September 10th to September 16th, 2023, reveals that there were 234 new patients admitted to hospitals. This translates to an average of 33 […]
Doctor Yong Reveals Research Results: RSV Can Infect Children Every Year, Creating Challenges for Vaccine Development
RSV Infection Can Recur in Children, Reveals Research by Dr. Yong By [Author’s Name], [Publication Name] Monday, September 25, 2023, 8:15 am In a groundbreaking announcement, Professor Dr. Yong Phuworawan, the Head of the Center of Expertise in Clinical Virology at the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, disclosed the results of his […]
Rapid Increase of ‘Monkeypox’ Cases in Thailand: Challenges in Disease Control
Mo Yong: The Challenge of Controlling the Mpox Epidemic By Professor Dr. Yong Phuworawan Head of the Center of Expertise in Virology Clinic of the Department of Pediatrics, Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine Posted via Facebook: Yong Poovorawan Around the world, there has been a significant increase in the number of patients affected by the […]
COVID-19 Infections Decrease, but Influenza and RSV Virus Spread Increases: Insights from Vichaiyut Hospital
Respiratory Diseases Surge in Thailand: COVID-19 Cases Decrease while RSV and Flu Infections Rise By [Author’s Name], [Newspaper Name] Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, head of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specializing in respiratory diseases, critically ill patients, and geriatric diseases at Vichaiyut Hospital, has expressed concern on Facebook. According to Dr. Leechawengwong, Vichaiyut Hospital has been […]
EG.5.1 or Eris: The Next Strain of COVID-19 to Replace XBB
COVID-19: New COVID Strain EG.5.1, or Eris, Likely to Replace XBB Professor Yong Poovorawan, Head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine, reveals findings on the upcoming COVID-19 strain EG.5.1, also known as Eris. This new strain is expected to replace the current XBB strain and may pose […]
