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High-dose prophylactic anticoagulation benefits patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Previous studies of anticoagulation strategies for noncritically ill and critically ill patients with COVID-19 pneumonia have shown contrasting...
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Spotting STIs: Vaginal swabs work best
Despite the CDC’s recommendation, urine analysis for STIs is more commonly used than vaginal swabs among U.S. health care providers.
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eNose knows S. aureus in children with cystic fibrosis
A cloud-connected electronic nose technology distinguished Staphylococcus aureus with an accuracy of 74%.
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Expert shares her tips for diagnosing, treating onychomycosis
“We need to be antifungal stewards, because resistant dermatophytes are coming,” Dr. Boni E. Elewski said.
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Celebrity death finally solved – with locks of hair
Case: A 56-year-old musician presents with diffuse abdominal pain, cramping, and jaundice. His medical history is notable for years of diffuse...
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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors – a new weapon against respiratory viruses?
In vitro and ex vivo data demonstrated NRTKIs’ ability to slow replication of pandemic and seasonal influenza strains
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Cases of potentially deadly fungus jump 200%: CDC
People in hospitals and nursing homes are at a heightened risk because they might have weakened immune systems or be using invasive medical...
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Old-school printer helps scientists quickly spot bacteria in blood
An inkjet printer has been modified to print blood instead of ink.
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COVID can mimic prostate cancer symptoms
“I had none of those previously reported experiences that could suddenly trigger a spike in PSA.”
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HIV testing still suboptimal
“If we just look at the need for HIV testing based on who is at risk, I think that we are always going to fall short.”