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Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood
Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood
07 Sep 2023

Infants with severe bronchiolitis are at heightened risk of having decreased lung function at age 6 years, according to a study.

Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood
07 Sep 2023
Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use
Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use
23 Aug 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

Antibiotics do little in the absence of bacterial pathogens in the nasopharynx of children with acute sinusitis, according to a study, suggesting that testing for specific bacteria on presentation may help prevent unnecessary antibiotic use.

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use
23 Aug 2023
Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients
Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients
15 Aug 2023 byChristina Lau

Modified-dose regimens of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir are well tolerated and effective in COVID-19 patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis, a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has shown.

Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients
15 Aug 2023