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Surge of RSV Among Children
December 19, 2022

Surge of RSV Among Children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common viral pathogen that causes lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in children.1 Odumade…

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Effect of Nitric Oxide on Oxygenation
November 7, 2022

Effect of Nitric Oxide on Oxygenation

Nitric oxide (NO) is produced from the conversion of L-arginine by nitric oxide synthase. This compound is a part of…

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Bronchodilators for Surgical Patients
October 4, 2022

Bronchodilators for Surgical Patients

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, contributing to 25% of cancer deaths each year. It is significantly…

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History of Monkeypox
September 5, 2022

History of Monkeypox

A 2022 outbreak of the viral disease monkeypox was initially identified in the UK, but has rapidly been gaining global…

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Intubation is indicated for patients who are struggling to breath unassisted, or who have obstructed breathing.
August 1, 2022

Intubation Success Rates

Intubation is indicated for patients who are struggling to breath unassisted, or who have obstructed breathing. Because respiratory function can…

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Both hydrocodone and oxycodone can be taken alone or in combination with other drugs.
July 4, 2022

Risks Associated with Hydrocodone vs. Oxycodone

The opioids hydrocodone and oxycodone, both schedule II drugs since 2014 recognized to have a high potential for misuse, are…

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Myocarditis After Non-Covid Vaccines
June 7, 2022

Myocarditis After Non-Covid Vaccines

Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart’s muscle, is a rare complication of vaccination. There has been an increasing number of…

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Optogenetics Advancements in Vision Restoration
May 2, 2022

Optogenetics Advancements in Vision Restoration

Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) can affect up to 1 in 3000 individuals and is believed to be one of the…

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Anesthesia for Lumbar Surgery
April 4, 2022

Anesthesia for Lumbar Surgery

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae (L1 to L5) that comprise the lower part of the spine and connect to…

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