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Dengue vaccine provides ample protection to children
The dengue vaccine confers substantial protective benefit on children aged 10 to 15 years, reports a study in the Philippines, which was presented at the recent ESPID 2023.
Dengue vaccine provides ample protection to children
17 May 2023
Algorithm useful in evaluating COVID-19 reinfection cases in Singapore
A study from Singapore demonstrated the usefulness of a systematic programme using combined microbiologic, serologic, and genomic criteria to assess possible COVID-19 reinfection cases.
Algorithm useful in evaluating COVID-19 reinfection cases in Singapore
16 May 2023
Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown
Some children, particularly boys, continue to gain weight even after COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures have been eased, indicating the challenges in reversing the effects of lockdowns, reveals a study in Argentina. However, sedentary behaviours have decreased while quality of life has improved.
Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown
12 May 2023
Influenza vaccine wards off cardiovascular events, death in CAD patients
A meta-analysis of randomized trials has revealed that influenza vaccination is effective at preventing all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, major acute cardiovascular events, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in those with ACS.
