Tag: respiratory infections
Can Biomarker Testing Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotics in Primary Care?
Biomarker-guided testing could reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in primary care, particularly for viral respiratory infections. A Lancet commentary examines the…
Point-of-care testing cuts antibiotic prescribing by 61% in Chinese village clinics
A cluster randomised controlled trial in 76 Chinese village clinics showed that point-of-care testing for C-reactive protein and serum amyloid…
Close Contact Alone May Not Drive Flu Transmission, Study Reveals
New controlled study finds zero flu transmission despite prolonged close indoor contact, suggesting aerosol generation matters more than proximity duration.…
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