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Pneumococcal vaccination encouraged among high-risk patients

03 Jul 2020 by

In Singapore, invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) tends to occur more frequently in relatively younger adults and those with fewer comorbidities and is associated with poorer outcomes and higher mortality risk, as described in a study. But such a hazard may be thwarted by pneumococcal vaccination, which has about 80-percent effectiveness at preventing infection.

Pneumococcal vaccination encouraged among high-risk patients

03 Jul 2020

Convalescent plasma safe, effective study reveals

03 Jul 2020 by

While the efficacy of convalescent plasma from COVID-19 patients who recovered from the infection is yet to be decisively determined, it is at least safe to use, reveals a recent report. [Available at https://mayoclinicproceedings.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/jmcp/jmcp_ft95_6_8.pdf accessed on 20 June]

Convalescent plasma safe, effective study reveals

03 Jul 2020

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

02 Jul 2020 by

Despite a similar prevalence of COVID-19 between sexes, men may have a greater risk of severe outcomes and mortality, according to a study from China.

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

02 Jul 2020

Immune responses to hepatitis B vaccine impaired in preemies

30 Jun 2020

Preterm birth is linked to lowered immune response to hepatitis B vaccine, according to the results of a meta-analysis. On the other hand, low birth weight does not appear to have any impact on immunogenicity.

Immune responses to hepatitis B vaccine impaired in preemies

30 Jun 2020

Preterm births up in pregnant women with COVID-19

30 Jun 2020 by

Pregnant women with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appear to show higher rates of preterm birth and caesarean deliveries, according to a new meta-analysis. COVID-19 does not seem to substantially affect other pregnancy outcomes.

Preterm births up in pregnant women with COVID-19

30 Jun 2020

Arbidol prevents COVID-19 infections in health professionals

29 Jun 2020 by

Prophylactic oral arbidol appears to reduce infection with SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), among frontline health professionals, suggests a study.

Arbidol prevents COVID-19 infections in health professionals

29 Jun 2020

Copper IUD raises risk of bacterial vaginosis

29 Jun 2020 by

The nonhormonal contraceptive copper intrauterine device (IUD) carries an increased hazard of bacterial vaginosis that remains elevated through up to 18 months of use but returns to pre-initiation levels following discontinuation, a study has found.

Copper IUD raises risk of bacterial vaginosis

29 Jun 2020

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

26 Jun 2020 by

Contact tracing and isolation helped reduce community spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a study from China.

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

26 Jun 2020

Aerosol containment devices may increase exposure to COVID-19

26 Jun 2020 by

Novel devices developed to prevent aerosol exposure during the intubation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients appear to bear no significant benefit to laryngoscopists, according to a new study. On the contrary, the use of such devices may even increase exposure.

Aerosol containment devices may increase exposure to COVID-19

26 Jun 2020

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

25 Jun 2020 by

The type of face mask matters, in addition to sterilization method, in influencing subsequent filtration efficiency after sterilization process for reuse, a new study finds.

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

25 Jun 2020

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Pneumococcal vaccination encouraged among high-risk patients

Pneumococcal vaccination encouraged among high-risk patients

Convalescent plasma safe, effective study reveals

Convalescent plasma safe, effective study reveals

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

Immune responses to hepatitis B vaccine impaired in preemies

Immune responses to hepatitis B vaccine impaired in preemies

Preterm births up in pregnant women with COVID-19

Preterm births up in pregnant women with COVID-19

Arbidol prevents COVID-19 infections in health professionals

Arbidol prevents COVID-19 infections in health professionals

Copper IUD raises risk of bacterial vaginosis

Copper IUD raises risk of bacterial vaginosis

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

Aerosol containment devices may increase exposure to COVID-19

Aerosol containment devices may increase exposure to COVID-19

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role