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This is Insidermedicine In 60.
From Boston, according to research in a journal Pediatrics, many people are unaware that cigarette smoke could linger long enough to be harmful to babies in pregnant women.
In a study of over 1500 households, researchers found that, while 85% of smokers agreed that direct inhalation of second-hand smoke was harmful to children. Only 43% believes that third-hand smoke was dangerous. Third-hand smoke is that which lingers on fabrics, hair, and household surfaces.
From New Delhi, according to research in a journal Gastroenterology, antioxidants may relieve pain in those of Chronic Pancreatitis. In a study of 127 patients with the condition, researchers found that those who took antioxidant supplements experienced about half as many painful days per month as those who took placebo. Furthermore, 32% of patients taking antioxidants became pain-free compared to 13% in the placebo group.
And finally from Rome, according to research in the Annals of Internal Medicine, healthcare-associated pneumonia maybe more deadly than community-acquired pneumonia.
In a study of over 360 cases, researchers found that the mortality rate of those who acquired pneumonia following contact with the healthcare system was 17.8% compared to 6.7% among those with community-acquired pneumonia. Physicians must differentiate between healthcare-associated and community-acquired pneumonia as different treatment regimens are indicated.
For Insidermedicine In 60, I am Doctor Susan Sharma.
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