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Meningococcal conjugate vaccination may be associated with increased risk of Bell’s palsy
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine plus another vaccine may be associated with increased risk of Bell’s palsy.
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Shorter-course antimicrobials do not reduce antimicrobial resistance in AOM
Shorter-course antimicrobials for AOM result in higher clinical failure rates without reducing antimicrobial resistance.
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USPSTF nixes routine genital herpes screening
Asymptomatic adults and adolescents should not undergo routine serologic screening for genital herpes because the harms outweigh the benefits,...
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First trimester exposure raises risk of Zika-related birth defects
Evidence mounts that first trimester exposure to Zika virus may pose the greatest risk for microcephaly and other birth defects.
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Replicative Zika RNA found in brain and placental tissue
U.S.-based researchers have isolated replicative Zika virus RNA from the brain tissue of infants with microcephaly, and the placenta and fetal...
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Anxiety, poverty contribute to depression in at-risk children
Fear and anxiety, economic disadvantage, and recent psychosocial adversity contribute significantly to the onset of major depressive disorder in...
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Expandable cardiac valve in children found feasible
An expandable cardiac valve adapted for infants and children demonstrates acceptable function and can accommodate the child’s growth.
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HIV research update: Late November 2016
Antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy was not associated with preterm birth, a recent study found. Read about this and other notable items in...
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Big data ready to revolutionize infectious diseases research
Most researchers and public health experts believe big data may be poised to revolutionize the field of infectious diseases research.
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Only topical lidocaine consistently eased infant vaccine pain
The researchers advised using lidocaine, “given that vaccination pain is iatrogenic and most infants were distressed despite the use of...
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Mass spectrometry of gastric aspirates can predict RDS in premature infants
A mass spectrometry test was able to rapidly measure lung maturity in premature infants at risk for respiratory distress syndrome.