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Shorter antibiotic regimen enough in kids with pneumonia?
Children with non-severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) may benefit from a 5-day antibiotic regimen compared with the current standard regimen of 10 days, according to results of the US-based SCOUT-CAP trial.
Shorter antibiotic regimen enough in kids with pneumonia?
10 Mar 2022
What drives anxiety, depression in pregnant women during COVID-19?
Unemployment, difficulties regarding household finances, and a perceived decrease in general support lead to greater anxiety and depression burden in pregnant women during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, reports a recent meta-analysis.
What drives anxiety, depression in pregnant women during COVID-19?
10 Mar 2022
Ecthyma gangrenosum in children with cancer requires early detection, treatment
In children with cancer, early diagnosis and proper and timely treatment of ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) are necessary to achieve recovery and to prevent larger necrotic lesions, which eventually evolve in scarring sequelae, suggests a study.
Ecthyma gangrenosum in children with cancer requires early detection, treatment
10 Mar 2022
Revised guideline for severe dengue averts death, but not organ failure
Following the revised guideline for severe dengue (SD), which includes intensive monitoring of vital signs among others, helps prevent death of patients with multiorgan failure and/or abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), but not organ failure, a study has shown.
Revised guideline for severe dengue averts death, but not organ failure
10 Mar 2022
Fake news discourages social distancing, promotes snake oil measures
People who are exposed to online misinformation about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) become more likely to engage in unscientific practices, such as rinsing their noses with saline or eating more garlic, according to a recent Singapore study. On the other hand, misinformation discourages evidence-based prevention strategies, such as social distancing.