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Bloodstream infection tied to ICU admission, death in children hospitalized for flu
Bloodstream infection tied to ICU admission, death in children hospitalized for flu
18 Mar 2024

Bloodstream infections rarely occur in children hospitalized for influenza but are associated with intensive care unit (ICU) admission, mechanical ventilation, longer hospital stay, and higher in-hospital mortality, according to a study.

Bloodstream infection tied to ICU admission, death in children hospitalized for flu
18 Mar 2024
Trifarotene clears acne battle scars
Trifarotene clears acne battle scars
18 Mar 2024 byAudrey Abella

Individuals dealing with the stubborn scars and hyperpigmentation left behind by acne may find benefit in trifarotene cream – the newest among the new generation of topical retinoids approved for acne treatment, according to the findings of two vehicle-controlled, phase IV studies presented at AAD 2024.

Trifarotene clears acne battle scars
18 Mar 2024
Water-free cyclosporine eye drops a promising treatment for dry eye disease
Water-free cyclosporine eye drops a promising treatment for dry eye disease
17 Mar 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

Individuals with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease appear to obtain marked symptomatic improvements with a water-free cyclosporine 0.1% eye solution, according to the results of a phase III vehicle-controlled study from China.

Water-free cyclosporine eye drops a promising treatment for dry eye disease
17 Mar 2024
Broaden screening in patients with TB or HBV, says study
Broaden screening in patients with TB or HBV, says study
17 Mar 2024 byStephen Padilla

Patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are at heightened risk of latent tuberculosis (TB), while those with latent TB are also at increased risk of HBV infection, reveals a study. Notably, the risk of co-infection is highest among Asians and those born in high-incidence countries.

Broaden screening in patients with TB or HBV, says study
17 Mar 2024