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Can High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Repeat Pneumonia Episodes in Children?

A systematic review regarding the benefits of using high-dose vitamin D supplements in paediatric populations was presented at the 8th Respiratory Syncytial Virus Foundation (ReSViNET) Conference. Researchers found that the use of vitamin D does not reduce rates of mortality in paediatric patients with pneumonia.

EMJ Hematology 12 [Supplement 1] 2024

Welcome to our supplement providing an excellent review of the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD)…

Follow-Up Care Models Post-Cancer Treatment

After being diagnosed with cancer, patients embark on a journey that involves ongoing treatments, and regular visits to healthcare…

Identifying Preterm Infants at Risk of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalisation

Research presented at the 8th Respiratory Syncytial Virus Network (ResViNET) Conference identified a risk scoring tool (RST) for classifying moderate-to-late preterm infants at greatest risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalisation.

Statin Use May Lower Risk of Dementia in Patients with Heart Failure

Recent research has shown that statin use amongst older adults with HF may be associated with lower risk of dementia. Although researchers warned that prescription bias may have played a part in these findings.

Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia and CKD

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those on chronic haemodialysis (HD), have a higher incidence of nosocomial…

IgD Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a disease characterised by the clonal expansion of malignant plasma cells in the marrow, leading to anaemia…

AI Takes Centre Stage at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2024

Artificial intelligence was an integral part of this year’s European Congress of Radiology, in Vienna, Austria, and this was showcased in a captivating plenary lecture, on the second day of Congress.

Ketamine Proves Effective in Treating Status Epilepticus

Ketamine may be used as an effective treatment for refractory status epilepticus and super-RSE that does not respond to usual treatments, according to recent research.

Physical Activity May Reduce Pain for Cancer Survivors

Survivors of cancer often experience ongoing pain throughout their lives. According to research, an increasing physical activity may reduce pain intensity for patients with a history of cancer.