Adjusting FRAX estimates to account for site of recent fracture
A prior fracture is a well-documented risk factor for future fracture, with the risk highest in the two years following
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Breastfeeding appears safe for mothers with COVID-19, if they take precautions
Mothers with COVID-19 appear unlikely to pass the disease to their newborn babies — even if they breastfeed and share
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Study explains potential causes for ‘happy hypoxia’ condition in COVID-19 patients
A new research study provides possible explanations for COVID-19 patients who present with extremely low, otherwise life-threatening levels of oxygen,
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Gene therapy and CRISPR strategies for curing blindness (Yes, you read that right)
In recent months, even as our attention has been focused on the coronavirus outbreak, there have been a slew of
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Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
People who inject illicit drugs can develop potentially deadly infections of the heart, blood, joints and soft tissues. Typically, such
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AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe
Pharma giant AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday with Europe’s Inclusive Vaccines Alliance to supply up to 400 million doses of
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Sleep apnea in patients with T2DM ups risk for comorbidities
(HealthDay)—Patients with type 2 diabetes who develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
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Prominent study showing harm from hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients is retracted
A study that suggested antimalarial drugs such as hydroxychloroquine were dangerous for those with COVID-19 has been retracted. The study
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Researchers examine data to identify optimal vasopressor treatment for rare type of stroke
Results of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) study assessing the most commonly used medications for raising blood pressure in patients
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Majority of cannabis use in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for therapeutic purposes
Most people at high risk of overdose in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside who use cannabis do so for pain relief and
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