Recommendations for Use of RSVpreF Vaccine in Pregnant Persons On September 22, 2023, ACIP and CDC recommended maternal Pfizer RSVpreF vaccination in pregnant persons as a one-time dose at 32 weeks and zero days’–36 weeks and 6 days’ gestation using seasonal administration (meaning September–January in most of the continental United States) for prevention of RSV-associated […]
Newswise — Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is emerging as a blood-based biomarker for many solid tumor types, including melanoma. A new study that assessed ctDNA in the blood of patients with BRAF wild-type (BRAF WT) stage III and IV melanoma concludes that measuring ctDNA may lead to alternative treatment options and better outcomes for these patients, report […]
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Study area The Obunga slums are located in Kisumu County, on the Eastwards side; the coordinates are -004′44″ N and 34,045′53E. It is in a total land area of 1.39 sq. km. It encompasses five smaller regions, Kasarani, Central 1, Central 2, Kamaokowa and Sega Sega. Obunga slums are next to the Kisumu Industrial area; […]
Chicago, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The blood screening industry is poised for remarkable advancements in the near future, driven by cutting-edge technologies and an evolving understanding of healthcare. With the ongoing development of innovative diagnostic tools, such as advanced genetic sequencing, liquid biopsy techniques, and AI-driven data analysis, blood screening is set to […]
