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Profile of respiratory bacteria in children younger than 6 months
Researchers provide heretofore unreported contemporary data in a highly PCV13-immunized, community-based child population in the United States.
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The enemy of carcinogenic fumes is my friendly begonia
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Study of hospitalizations in Canada quantifies benefit of COVID-19 vaccine to reduce death, ICU admissions
Unvaccinated patients were found to be up to 15 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated patients.
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New drugs in primary care: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir has helped keep many patients out of the hospital, says internist.
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What will vaping lead to? Emerging research shows damage, and addiction
Vaping may worsen bronchitis and asthma, raise blood pressure, and interfere with brain development in young users.
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Is vaping a gateway to cigarettes for kids?
The percentage of adolescents who move on to smoking after starting to vape remains low, and those who do start smoking are unlikely to continue...
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eNose knows S. aureus in children with cystic fibrosis
A cloud-connected electronic nose technology distinguished Staphylococcus aureus with an accuracy of 74%.
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Liquid albuterol shortage effects reduced by alternative drugs, similar shortages may be increasingly common
The shortage of 0.5% albuterol sulfate inhalation solution gained increased attention earlier this month when Akorn Pharmaceuticals – one of just...
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NOVIDs: Do some have the genes to dodge COVID?
Some in the U.S. have apparently managed to avoid the virus, data suggest.
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Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
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Gestational diabetes affects fetal lung development
Exomes associated with diabetes mellitus impeded the growth and maturation of fetal lungs.