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How flu vaccine works

What are side effects of the flu shot in children? This can decrease the effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine. Neither can prevent every type of pneumonia, but they work against more than 30 common, severe types. What Vaccines Do Healthcare Professionals Need? How flu vaccine works Express” is a registered trademark. The three strains… Read More »

We’ve been using CRISPR for years – now we know how it really works

The CRISPR gene editing complexCARLOS CLARIVAN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY By Michael Le Page A storm of criticism met the claimed creation of the first genome-edited children in China last month. One reason is that the twin girls have unpredicted new mutations whose effects are unknown. But it now appears there’s a really easy way to ensure… Read More »

Which Drug Combination Works Best to Reduce Acute COPD Exacerbations?

November 20, 2018 Share this content: A higher blood eosinophil count was associated with a greater protective effect of ICS/LABA/LAMA against severe acute COPD exacerbations. A combination of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)/long-acting β2-agonist (LABA)/long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist (LAMA) is possibly more effective than a LABA/LAMA combination or single long-acting bronchodilator therapy in reducing the risk for… Read More »

Diabetes Prevention That Works

Photo Elizabeth Youngstein, center, leads a diabetes prevention program in Wayne, N.J., with the participants Barbara Biazzo, left, and Marilyn Gerardi.Credit Asthaa Chaturvedi What happens in Room 6 at the Y.M.C.A. in Wayne, N.J., on Wednesday mornings doesn’t look terribly dramatic. About a dozen people trickle in, step on a digital scale, show the program… Read More »