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Nirsevimab prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infections in healthy preterm infants

Nirsevimab Injection Cuts RSV-Linked Infections in Preemies

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Maternal RSV fusion protein nanoparticle vaccine did not meet prespecified success criterion for efficacy
For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids

Fibroid-Related QOL Better With Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids

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Mean score on health-related QOL domain of UFS-QOL higher than with uterine artery embolization
Eating chocolate at least once a week is associated with a lower risk for coronary artery disease

Chocolate Tied to Lower Coronary Artery Disease Risk

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Moderate consumption once a week tied to lower risk for disease
Lack of parental intent to initiate and complete the human papillomavirus vaccine series for adolescents is a major public health concern

Teen HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal

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Half of parents of unvaccinated teens have no intention to initiate the vaccine series
Delayed treatment of upper respiratory tract infections with antibiotics is associated with an increased risk for hospital admissions

Delayed Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Tied to Hospitalization Risk

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However, delayed antibiotic prescribing was used similarly between high- and low-risk patients
One-third of pharmacists say they do not have enough remdesivir to treat all COVID-19 patients who are eligible for it

Remdesivir Shortages Plague Some Hospitals, Pharmacists Say

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One-third of pharmacists report that they do not have enough remdesivir to treat all eligible patients
Black individuals are at increased risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and hospitalization

Black Individuals at Increased Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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Risk increased for infection and hospitalization, but not mortality, for Blacks versus non-Blacks
Most patients who have recovered from COVID-19 report persistence of at least one symptom

COVID-19-Related Symptoms Persist After Recovery

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Only 12.6 percent of patients completely free of any COVID-19-related symptoms
COVID-19 case rates are substantially higher in prisons than in the U.S. population and are escalating rapidly

COVID-19 Case Rates, Deaths Considerably Higher in Prisons

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Case rate more than fivefold higher among prisoners versus U.S. population; death rate also higher
The Norfolk Arthritis Register has released an interim report on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people living with inflammatory arthritis who were advised to shelter at home due to increased vulnerability to COVID-19 because of medications.

Arthritis Patients Needing to Shelter in Place Require More Support

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Survey finds many experiencing increased symptoms, less physical activity, emotional issues