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Children who attend childcare are at greater risk of adenovirus and human metapneumovirus infection, and they are also often exposed to other respiratory viruses in such environments, reveals a study.

The overall rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity with operative vaginal delivery at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) are low, and operators demonstrate proficiency in the use of both forceps and vacuum, according to a recent study. In addition, no direct association is found between the use of instruments and neonatal and maternal complications.

Low-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMNs) appear to have a positive outlook, with the results of a recent meta-analysis showing that the incidence of advanced neoplasia during extended surveillance is low.

Treatment with topical cidofovir leads to faster clearance of skin lesions in patients with monkeypox but mild systemic involvement, according to a study. Time to resolution reduction can shorten isolation time and enhance the cosmetic impact in areas such as the face.

In individuals with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) compounded by alcoholic hepatitis (AH), treatment with the synthetic, long-acting vasopressin analogue terlipressin led to the achievement of verified HRS reversal, a subgroup analysis of the phase III CONFIRM trial has shown.

Vaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) is frequently detected among pregnant women, but perinatal transmission does not appear to occur as often, according to data from the HERITAGE* study.