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Secondhand smoke exposure linked to migraine, severe headache
“These findings underscore the need for stronger regulation of tobacco exposure, particularly in homes and public places.”
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ACC/AHA issue updated atrial fibrillation guideline
The updated guideline recognizes lifestyle and risk factor modification as a “pillar” of AF management and offers “more prescriptive”...
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Small-volume blood sample tubes may reduce anemia and transfusions in intensive care
“Here’s an opportunity to move the needle on reducing anemia in hospitalized patients, where the benefit also doesn’t come at a cost.”
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Psychosocial environmental factors may drive persistent childhood asthma
Groups of children exposed to bad trajectories of psychosocial factors were significantly more likely to have transient high and persistent high...
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All-oral regimen succeeds for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis
Safety and effectiveness of a bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid combination supports its use as a first-line treatment for adolescents and...
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Quitting tobacco can improve lung health in COPD
A knowledge summary from the World Health Organization also emphasizes the need for control measures to protect youth from tobacco marketing.
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Intense exercise may lead to colds. A new study tells us why
“Physicians can use this study’s findings to provide individualized exercise recommendations.”
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Childhood immunization schedule includes new RSV, mpox, meningococcal, and pneumococcal vaccines
Experts say the updates are timely and necessary, while noting that pediatricians should become familiar with the changes to discuss the topic...
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WHO: Smoking cessation reduces risk of type 2 diabetes up to 40%
Key misconceptions among smokers with type 2 diabetes that can prevent cessation include concerns about post-cessation weight gain, the influence...
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Hourly air pollution exposure: A risk factor for stroke
“These variations in susceptibility highlight the importance of implementing effective health protection measures to reduce exposure to air...