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Score model predicts prognosis in older adults with pneumonia
Score model predicts prognosis in older adults with pneumonia
10 Aug 2024
Extended TB surveillance needed for specific IGRA-negative individuals
Extended TB surveillance needed for specific IGRA-negative individuals
30 Jul 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

Certain individuals initially testing negative for tuberculosis (TB) by interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) may later contract the infection and therefore require extended follow-up due to increased risk, as reported in a study from Singapore.

Extended TB surveillance needed for specific IGRA-negative individuals
30 Jul 2024
Can mouthwash cut COVID-19 salivary viral load?
Can mouthwash cut COVID-19 salivary viral load?
23 Jul 2024 byAudrey Abella

In COVID-19 patients who had mild or no symptoms, the use of 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and 0.01% on-demand aqueous chlorine dioxide (ACD) mouthwashes did not lead to a reduction in SARS-CoV-2 salivary viral load.

Can mouthwash cut COVID-19 salivary viral load?
23 Jul 2024