Cell-Cultured Superior to Egg-Derived Influenza Vaccine
Cell-cultured quadrivalent influenza vaccines may have greater effectiveness compared with standard, egg-derived quadrivalent influenza vaccines.
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Pediatric ADHF Characterized by Comorbidities, High Mortality Rates
Acute decompensated heart failure in children is characterized by high burdens of comorbidities, mortality, and frequent readmission, especially among patients with underlying congenital heart disease.
Organic Nitrates May Not Aid Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Organic nitrates do not have clinically relevant effects on bone mineral density (BMD) or bone turnover in postmenopausal women.
Link Found Between Body Size in Childhood, Later Life Disease
Large adult body size contributes to the association between genetically predicted larger body size in childhood and coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes later in life.
New AI System Aids Diagnosis of More Than 100 Skin Diseases
The potential of the deep learning models to be used for screening melanoma and other dermatologic disorders is reviewed in this study.
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 From Patients to Healthcare Workers
Among 121 healthcare personnel exposed to a patient with unrecognized COVID-19, 43 became symptomatic and 3 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
CDC: Prevalence of Hypertension Higher in Rural Versus Urban Areas
The prevalence of hypertension varies across states and is higher in rural versus urban areas.
ACE Inhibitor/ARB Use Not Tied to COVID-19 Test Positivity
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and/or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) use is not associated with COVID-19 test positivity.
A Review of Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
The management of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy requires the use of effective agents that also may aid in improving sleep and mood.
Triple Antiviral Therapy Looks Promising for Mild to Moderate COVID-19
Treatment with interferon beta-1b in combination with lopinavir/ritonavir and ribavirin was found to be safe and superior to lopinavir/ritonavir alone for reducing the duration of viral shedding and hospital stay in adults with COVID-19.
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