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The pharmacokinetics parameters of oral paracetamol show wide differences among hospitalized octogenarians following multiple dosing, with female sex and higher total serum bilirubin concentrations correlating with drug exposure, a recent study has shown. In addition, there are no significant differences between the tablet and granulate formulations.

While the use of a copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) broadly raises levels of cervicovaginal secretion (CVS) cytokines 6 months after insertion, it has no apparent impact on the risk of contracting HIV, according to a new study.

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) by facial mask or a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device is safe and feasible for use as prehospital treatment for swimming-induced pulmonary oedema, as reported in a study.

Sepsis patients with mental disorders see lowered rates of short-term mortality, a recent study has found.

Among very low birthweight preterm infants with Gram-negative bacterial infections, inotropic support requirement, leukopenia, and elevated immature to total neutrophil ratio serve as red flags for late-onset sepsis mortality, according to a study from Singapore.