Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown arm of the immune defense system that protects the lung from lethal viral infections. Respiratory diseases caused by viruses such as influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 cause damage not just through their own actions, but…
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Greater tobacco use linked to higher levels of inflammation in HIV-positive people
Inflammation in the body has been linked to the intensity of tobacco smoking among people with HIV, according to a team of University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers. Krishna Poudel, associate professor of community health education in the School of Public…
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Novel host-viral-microbiome interactions during COVID-19 may determine outcome
The current pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been spreading rapidly for over a year. Though primarily a respiratory illness, its manifestations are often protean and may be life-threatening….
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Polyphenols may provide protective effect against COVID-19 disease
According to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), as of today, February 22nd, 2021, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected more than 111 million individuals worldwide. COVID-19 disease, caused by…
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Abacavir/Lamivudine 600/300 APOTEX
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE 600/300 APOTEX TABLET Contains the active ingredients abacavir (as sulfate) and lamivudine Consumer Medicine Information PATIENTS TAKING ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE COMBINATION TABLETS, WHICH CONTAINS ABACAVIR, MAY…
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Amlodipine/Valsartan/HCT Novartis
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. VALSARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCT NOVARTIS® 5/160/12.5, 5/160/25, 10/160/12.5, 10/160/25, 10/320/25 amlodipine besilate/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about AMLODIPINE/VALSARTAN/HCT NOVARTIS. It…
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Alecensa
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ALECENSA® ROCALECE10720 alectinib hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Alecensa. It does not contain all the available…
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Naprosyn SR
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. NAPROSYN SR® pronounced nap-row-sin S-R contains the active ingredient naproxen Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about NAPROSYN SR…
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APO-Teriflunomide
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. APO-TERIFLUNOMIDE Teriflunomide Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about this medicine. It does not contain all the available information….
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