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High oral microbial diversity linked to poor lung function, mortality risk in IPF
Among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, higher microbial diversity in the mouth negatively impacted lung function, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Bacteria in dust of daycare centers linked to likelihood for childhood wheeze
Children attending daycare centers with a dust microbiota profile of Streptococcus and Lactococcus faced an increased likelihood for wheezing, according to a presentation at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Probiotic lozenges improve allergic rhinitis symptoms
Probiotic lozenges relieved symptoms of allergic rhinitis for at least a week after the end of treatment with minimal or no side effects during a single-center, 21-day interventional study, according to a press release.
Q&A: New analysis upholds dental antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines in patients with CVD
The 2007 decision to no longer advise antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent viridans group streptococcal infective endocarditis in many patients with CVD having invasive dental procedures was correct, according to a new scientific statement.
Infant develops painless swelling around her ears
A healthy 12-day old female seems to suddenly develop painless bilateral swelling of both the preauricular areas and the right postauricular area. There is no fever or other concerning symptoms, and her appetite is normal and unchanged.
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Duke Criteria - Endocarditis
The Duke criteria for endocarditis are summarized below. These were originally proposed in 1994 to help establish the diagnosis of endocarditis.