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Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use
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.
Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients
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.
Metabolic syndrome carries increased risk of lung cancer
Individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) have a heightened risk of incident lung cancer, with the risk increase especially pronounced in those with a higher number of metabolic abnormalities and in women, according to a study.
Nutritional status predicts treatment tolerability, mortality risk in IPF patients
The nutritional status of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has a significant impact on both treatment and outcome, suggests a study, noting that assessing the nutritional status offers helpful information for managing these individuals.