Airway Mucin Concentrations May Help Predict Chronic Bronchitis
Mean total mucin concentrations up in smokers with severe COPD, those with respiratory exacerbations
Dietary Approach Effective for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Traditional PPI treatment approach appears no better than plant-based diet and alkaline water
Vaccine-Type HPV Rates Down for Unvaccinated Young Women
Significant decrease among unvaccinated women aged 18 to 26 years from 2009-2010 to 2013-2014
Genetic Variants Tied to Preterm Birth, Gestational Length
Four loci found to be significantly associated with gestational duration, three with preterm birth
Center Surgical Volume Linked to LVAD Patient Outcomes
Worse survival at centers performing ≤10 left ventricular assist device implants/year
Statins Tied to Reduced Mortality Risk in COPD
Statin exposure associated with lower all-cause, pulmonary mortality
Budget Cuts Threaten Research on Antimicrobial Resistance
Patient safety, international status of the U.S. as leader in combating AMR both at risk
Poor Olfaction Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s
Association was stronger for white than black participants and for men versus women
Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Could Help Curb Mumps Outbreaks
Students who received a third dose during an outbreak had a lower risk of becoming infected
Traditional Flu Tests Not as Accurate as Newer Tests
Digital immunoassays, rapid nucleic acid amplification tests have better sensitivity
