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Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use
23 Aug 2023
byJairia Dela Cruz
Antibiotics do little in the absence of bacterial pathogens in the nasopharynx of children with acute sinusitis, according to a study, suggesting that testing for specific bacteria on presentation may help prevent unnecessary antibiotic use.
Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use
23 Aug 2023Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients
15 Aug 2023
byChristina Lau
Modified-dose regimens of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir are well tolerated and effective in COVID-19 patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis, a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has shown.
Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients
15 Aug 2023Metabolic syndrome carries increased risk of lung cancer
15 Aug 2023
Individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) have a heightened risk of incident lung cancer, with the risk increase especially pronounced in those with a higher number of metabolic abnormalities and in women, according to a study.