Gene Variant Reduced Benefit of Pediatric Asthma Drug
A study indicates pediatric asthma patients with a common gene variant may experience diminished response to mepolizumab during viral infections.
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School Substance Exposures Surge Among K-8 Students
Reported cases of intentional substance exposures at school have surged among elementary and middle school students, while high school adolescents faced more severe medical outcomes.
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High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates
ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.
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AASM Hosting Student Sleep Health Week
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights the importance of healthy sleep for academic and physical development during Student Sleep Health Week.
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Tobacco Production in Africa Rises
An analysis from the World Health Organization shows raw tobacco leaf cultivation is increasing across Africa as cigarette imports double.
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Remote Work Increases Sleep, Sedentary Time
Remote work from home adds 15 minutes of daily sleep but increases sitting and lying down by 45 minutes.