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Certain groups of minority women more susceptible to vaginal infections
Certain groups of minority women more susceptible to vaginal infections
29 Jan 2022
Early 3-day remdesivir course may prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death
Early 3-day remdesivir course may prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death
26 Jan 2022
COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study
COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study
26 Jan 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

SARS-CoV-2 RNA is infrequently detected in the breastmilk of mothers with proven or suspected COVID-19, but just the same, breastfeeding does not represent a risk factor for vertical transmission of the infection, according to data from a small study.

COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study
26 Jan 2022
Which AECOPD patients are likely to test positive for flu?
Which AECOPD patients are likely to test positive for flu?
25 Jan 2022 byTristan Manalac

In patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), higher body temperature and heart rate, along with low white cell counts, are strong predictors of testing positive for influenza, according to a recent Singapore study.

Which AECOPD patients are likely to test positive for flu?
25 Jan 2022