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Zinc deficiency linked to increased risk of lung infections

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17
Nov

Zinc deficiency in the diet promotes lung infection by the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii -; It is the leading cause of ventilator-related pneumonia, according to a up-to-date study published Nov. 15 in the journal Nature microbiology. A team of researchers led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center discovered an unexpected link between the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-13 (IL-13) […]

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HEPA air purifiers cannot cope with respiratory infections in elderly care facilities

Posted on by kreashinz
13
Nov

A clinical study found no significant differences in the incidence of respiratory infections among senior care facility residents using HEPA-14 air purifiers. Test: Air purifiers and acute respiratory infections in nursing homes for the elderly. Photo credit: Dmitry Galaganov/Shutterstock.com Patients living in aged care facilities (RACF) may be at greater risk of respiratory infections. A […]

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