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The largest study to date established sex- and age-specific normal values for left ventricular (LV) strain rates using data from the Copenhagen City Heart Study. A lower limit of normality for global late diastolic strain rate (GSRa) was independently associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular death, heart failure, and heart attack.
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A scoping review found that language barriers in paediatric emergency care create safety risks at multiple stages, with discharge being the most frequently reported point of risk. The study highlights the need for interventions, such as professional interpreter services and technology-enabled tools, to address misunderstandings around follow-up and home-care advice.
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An interim analysis of a randomized trial found that maternal RSV vaccination and infant nirsevimab, given alone or in combination, were safe and provided high levels of neutralizing antibodies in infants. This study is the first to evaluate both products together, offering important data for clinical decision-making on preventing RSV in newborns.
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