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High-dose flu vaccine no better than standard-dose in reducing death, CV hospitalization

21 Dec 2020 by

Patients with high cardiovascular (CV) risk who received a high-dose trivalent influenza vaccine over three influenza seasons did not have a lower risk of cardiopulmonary hospitalization or death compared with those who received a standard-dose quadrivalent vaccine, according to the INVESTED* trial presented at AHA 2020.

High-dose flu vaccine no better than standard-dose in reducing death, CV hospitalization

21 Dec 2020

Nasal strips comparable to standard sampling methods for SARS-CoV-2 detection

21 Dec 2020 by

Collection of nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) using nasal strips enables simple, sensitive and low-risk detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), with comparable accuracy vs standard sampling methods, highlighting its potential role in large-scale surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across different age groups in the community.

Nasal strips comparable to standard sampling methods for SARS-CoV-2 detection

21 Dec 2020

Better lung function in toddlers with high α-tocopherol, low γ-tocopherol in early childhood

20 Dec 2020

Higher levels of α-tocopherol in infancy appears to promote better lung function during mid-childhood, but only among kids with low γ-tocopherol, reports a recent study.

Better lung function in toddlers with high α-tocopherol, low γ-tocopherol in early childhood

20 Dec 2020

COVID-19 vaccine: A saviour, at last?

19 Dec 2020 by

With the release of the latest interim efficacy results for ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, the adenovirus-vectored vaccine against COVID-19 is inching a step closer towards regulatory approval — and eventually, widespread use that will hopefully put an end to the relentless carnage by the pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccine: A saviour, at last?

19 Dec 2020

ICS, OCS use in asthma may carry bone health risks

18 Dec 2020 by

Patients with asthma who are treated with inhaled or oral corticosteroids may have an elevated risk of osteoporosis or fragility fracture, according to a study from the UK.

ICS, OCS use in asthma may carry bone health risks

18 Dec 2020

Obesity portends worse outcomes in COVID-19, even for young adults

18 Dec 2020 by

Obesity, particularly the severe class, was associated with an increased risk of mechanical ventilation and death in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — a risk that is even more profound among the younger age group, reveals data from the AHA COVID-19 CVD registry*.

Obesity portends worse outcomes in COVID-19, even for young adults

18 Dec 2020

Telemedicine strategy effective for asthma control in children

17 Dec 2020 by

Switching to a telemedicine-only strategy from face-to-face visits does not affect asthma control in children. Moreover, the strategy may actually increase show rates, according to a study presented at the recent ACAAI 2020 meeting.

Telemedicine strategy effective for asthma control in children

17 Dec 2020

Antihistamine/decongestant combo tablet trumps nasal spray in rapid relief of rhinitis

17 Dec 2020 by

A single dose of loratadine/pseudoephedrine combination tablet provides over twice as much nasal relief within an hour compared with fluticasone nasal spray in patients with allergic rhinitis, according to a head-to-head comparison study presented at ACAAI 2020 Meeting.

Antihistamine/decongestant combo tablet trumps nasal spray in rapid relief of rhinitis

17 Dec 2020

Proximity, verbal interaction risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

15 Dec 2020 by

Proximity and verbal interaction are risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in household and non-household contacts of patients with COVID-19, according to a retrospective study from Singapore.

Proximity, verbal interaction risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

15 Dec 2020

Alcohol-free hand sanitizer inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in 15 secs

13 Dec 2020 by

Alcohol-free hand sanitizers containing quaternary ammonium compound (quat) completely inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus within 15 seconds, even with soil load or when diluted in hard water, a study finds — providing a useful alternative to alcohol-based disinfectants.

Alcohol-free hand sanitizer inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in 15 secs

13 Dec 2020

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High-dose flu vaccine no better than standard-dose in reducing death, CV hospitalization

High-dose flu vaccine no better than standard-dose in reducing death, CV hospitalization

Nasal strips comparable to standard sampling methods for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Nasal strips comparable to standard sampling methods for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Better lung function in toddlers with high α-tocopherol, low γ-tocopherol in early childhood

Better lung function in toddlers with high α-tocopherol, low γ-tocopherol in early childhood

COVID-19 vaccine: A saviour, at last?

COVID-19 vaccine: A saviour, at last?

ICS, OCS use in asthma may carry bone health risks

ICS, OCS use in asthma may carry bone health risks

Obesity portends worse outcomes in COVID-19, even for young adults

Obesity portends worse outcomes in COVID-19, even for young adults

Telemedicine strategy effective for asthma control in children

Telemedicine strategy effective for asthma control in children

Antihistamine/decongestant combo tablet trumps nasal spray in rapid relief of rhinitis

Antihistamine/decongestant combo tablet trumps nasal spray in rapid relief of rhinitis

Proximity, verbal interaction risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Proximity, verbal interaction risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Alcohol-free hand sanitizer inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in 15 secs

Alcohol-free hand sanitizer inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in 15 secs