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PEDIATRICS Survival of Premature Infants Increases, with Fewer Dying of Lung Problems A decade of data shows an increase in survival among very premature infants because of improvements in prenatal and postnatal care. Even better strategies are needed to prevent extreme prematurity and to improve long-term infant health. One in four extremely premature infants still does not survive the birth hospitalization. Read more... |
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CARDIOLOGY Salt Intake Among Older Americans Not Linked to Heart Disease or Death A study based on self-reported information from adults ages 71 to 80 found salt intake was not associated with mortality or new risk for cardiovascular disease. The follow-up data came 10 years after an NIH baseline study on aging. The results don't apply to those with pre-existing heart disease and are not a "license" to consume more salt, say researchers. Read more... |
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES Rapidly Replicating HIV Strains Drive Inflammation and Disease Progression The particular strain of HIV someone is infected with and its ability to quickly replicate in the body has a lasting impact on immune response and disease outcome. People infected with a highly replicative HIV strain show more signs of early acute inflammation and immune cell "exhaustion" and faster disease progression. Read more... |
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