Procalcitonin test fails to shorten antibiotic use in hospitalized children

A groundbreaking UK study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals.

CDC’s Tracking a New COVID Variant: BA.2.87.1

The CDC announced last week that it’s tracking a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 — named BA.2.87.1 — given its large number of changes in the

February 16, 2024

Medicare Advantage’s 33 million club

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February 20, 2024

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

A landmark study has successfully decoded the complete ginseng genome, unveiling the genetic mechanisms that govern saponin biosynthesis. This detailed genetic map illuminates the evolutionary

July 19, 2024

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