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Asthma diagnosis in adults still remains a challenge with over- and under-diagnosis. Spirometry with reversibility testing is essential. Nitric oxide, peak expiratory flow variability and bronchial challenge testing should also be considered.

Antibiotic prescription for uncomplicated Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) in children is not recommended but remains common. The primary objective was to evaluate the relationship between antibiotic prescription for URTI prior to age 2 and antibiotic prescription for URTI after age 2. It was hypothesized that antibiotic prescription for URTI in early childhood may increase the risk of antibiotic use for subsequent URTIs.

Seven CTX-M-27-producing Shigella sonnei strains were isolated at the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío (Seville, Spain) microbiology service from October to November 2021.

Today World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebeyesus, PhD, said the monkeypox outbreak in Europe continues to decline, and there are some signs the outbreak in the Americas is on the same trajectory.

Late last week a notable group of Dutch researchers published a preprint study on the neutralizing antibodies produced by two subcutaneous doses of Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine, Jynneos (MVA), and it indicated the dose-sparing strategy might not yield a very strong immune response.

Surveillance data from eight US jurisdictions found a high prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among people with monkeypox, a research team based at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today.

Findings from two large clinical trials published yesterday in BMJ discount the notion that vitamin D supplements protect against COVID-19 or other respiratory-tract infections, although both had notable limitations.

Having learnt lessons from COVID-19, university officials worldwide are prioritizing testing and keeping students informed about risks.

This report provides a strategic overview of key science and technology-enabled solutions to better prepare Australia for future pandemics. Minimising the impacts of pandemics through science and technology

Asthma diagnosis in adults still remains a challenge with over- and under-diagnosis. Spirometry with reversibility testing is essential. Nitric oxide, peak expiratory flow variability and bronchial challenge testing should also be considered.