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Barcelona · BarcelonaA meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries finds that cesarean delivery and antibiotic use are driving the increase of antibiotic resistance genes load among infants, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April).See the Story
Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants
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Opioids · South KoreaOpioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.See the Story
Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children
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HealthPublic health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long-term health risks of alcohol.See the Story
Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs
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Research · BostonA new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that large language models (LLMs), a type of generative AI, may help reduce physician workload and improve patient education when used to draft replies to patient messages.See the Story
Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages
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Solving the riddle of the sphingolipids in coronary artery disease
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Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease
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VaccinesA nationwide survey of people who were pregnant or trying to become pregnant has found that overall, 54% expressed interest in the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Perceiving RSV as a serious illness in infants was the strongest predictor of likely vaccination during pregnancy. Likelihood to receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy was also higher among parents with a child at home already.See the Story
Future parents more likely to get RSV vaccine when pregnant if aware RSV can be a serious illness in infants: Study
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