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Upper-airway microbes predict asthma exacerbations despite inhaler treatment
Asthma exacerbations after treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) might be affected by upper-airway microbiome composition and diversity, a new study has found.
Upper-airway microbes predict asthma exacerbations despite inhaler treatment
12 Nov 2022
Immune response to flu shots preserved in seniors with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities
Older adults with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities exhibit immune response to influenza vaccine, as shown in the results of the DYNAMIC study. Notably, physical activity further increases immune response particularly for influenza A/H3N2.
Immune response to flu shots preserved in seniors with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities
11 Nov 2022
Loss, grief haunt patients, healthcare providers during pandemic
Patients, family members, and healthcare professionals experience multifaceted losses and grief during this COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Singapore study. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 and current societal restrictions causes those afflicted to fear for their future, further worsening their emotional and psychological well-being.
Loss, grief haunt patients, healthcare providers during pandemic
11 Nov 2022
Prasugrel on par with clopidogrel in reducing stroke recurrence in thrombotic stroke patients
In thrombotic stroke patients at high risk of ischaemic stroke recurrence, prasugrel was as effective as clopidogrel in reducing the composite incidence of ischaemic stroke, MI, and death from other vascular causes, the phase III PRASTRO-III study has shown.
