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More Minnesota Teens Are Vaping Marijuana

A growing number of Minnesota teens are vaping marijuana despite more public health campaigns against vaping.

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Low Reinfection Risk for People with SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

People who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus, at least for a few months.

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Give Them Comfort: Controlling COPD Symptoms at the End of Life (Part I)

Patients' last days of COPD can be characterized by depression, anxiety, pain, and dyspnea. Clinicians must be alert to patient discomfort and offer appropriate palliative care and reassurance.

Disorders & Diseases

Study: The Tuberculosis Bacteria Puzzle

Researchers have long suspected that the ability of TB bacteria to remain dormant, sometimes for decades, stems from their ability to behave based upon past experience.

Pediatrics

Children with Sepsis from Low-income Neighborhoods Have Greater Length of Hospital Stay

Children being treated for sepsis stayed in the hospital longer if they lived in low-income ZIP codes compared to those who were from high-income ZIP codes, according to research at SCCM 2021.

Products & Treatment

Could A Nasal Spray Prevent Coronavirus Transmission?

A new nasal antiviral blocked transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a study of ferrets, suggesting it may prevent infection in people.

Smoking, Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Smokers Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Before General Public

Smokers are one of the priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination and will be able to get their shots before the general public, according to a report from USA Today.

Critical Care

ICU Telemedicine May Reduce Death, Get Patients Home Sooner

ICU patients who receive services via telemedicine are less likely to die and more likely to get out of the hospital sooner compared to those receiving traditional ICU care.

Infectious Diseases

Pre-existing Immunity Protects Against Airborne Spread of Flu

Pre-existing immunity is an important barrier to airborne transmission of influenza viruses and can influence the emergence and spread of potentially pandemic viruses.