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Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

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Gram-negative bacteria account for nearly 70% of bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients, with nonsusceptibility rates of some organisms to antibiotics increasing.

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Belgian-Dutch immunology company argenx said on Monday its autoimmune drug Vyvgart met the primary endpoint in a late-stage study in autoimmune myositis, ⁠potentially...

Medical therapy significantly reduces nasal discharge symptoms in chronic rhinosinusitis, with benefits observed in both patients with nasal polyps and those without.

Experts say some antioxidants can improve vitiligo with or without phototherapy, but ingredients backed by evidence remain limited.

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