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Fruit, vegetable intake cuts upper respiratory tract infection risk in pregnant women
Washington, July 10 (ANI): Eating nutritious foods, especially fruits and vegetables, could reduce pregnant women’s risk of developing an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), according to a new study.
Researchers Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that consumption of at least seven servings per day of fruits and vegetables moderately reduced the risk of [...]
Canada reports first case of pigs catching swine flu from humans
Ottawa (Canada), May 3 (ANI): The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has come out with an outstanding revelation that a farm hand has infected pigs at an Alberta farm with the swine flu virus.
The Canadian Press quoted Canada’s top veterinary officer, [...]
Infection control strategies for antibiotic-resistant organisms in hospitals
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Hand-washing, a clean environment, appropriate infection barriers, and early identification of patients at high risk of colonization with a transmissible microorganism are some of the infection control strategies adopted by hospitals for antibiotic-resistant organisms.
A review of the control strategies has revealed the above measures after looking at the most effective methods, [...]
