We would like to make some comments on the interesting article by Yokose et al describing a case of cryptococcal…
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Doctors and Nurses, Take Good Care of Yourself
I read with great interest the article by Shapiro et al.1 It was reported that suicide is the leading cause…
Estimating the contribution of different age strata to vaccine serotype pneumococcal transmission in the pre vaccine era: a modelling study
Herd protection through interruption of transmission has contributed greatly to the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) and may enable…
After Outbreak on Carrier Roosevelt, Many Have Antibodies
A C.D.C. study found that some sailors showed protection against the coronavirus three months after the onset of symptoms.
Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk
New research shows living near oil and gas development in California is a risk factor for preterm birth, the leading…
Bone Drugs May Have Added Benefit: Lower Pneumonia Risk
Bisphosphonates such as Fosamax and Actonel, taken for osteoporosis, were associated with a reduced risk of pneumonia.
Cannabis temporarily relieves PTSD symptoms, study suggests
People suffering from post-traumatic distress disorder report that cannabis reduces the severity of their symptoms by more than half, at…
Undersized airways may explain why nonsmokers get COPD
A mismatch between airway and lung size may explain why some nonsmokers get COPD and some heavy smokers do not,…
First all-human mouse model of inherited prion disease
Human prion diseases include Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease (GSS). A new study reports a significant advance in the…
Unexpected uncertainty can breed paranoia
In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to…