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The role of masks and respirators in preventing respiratory infections in healthcare and community settings
A summary of the current evidence around the protection provided by masks and respirators in healthcare and community settings
The role of masks and respirators in preventing respiratory infections in healthcare and community settings
A summary of the current evidence around the protection provided by masks and respirators in healthcare and community settings
More harm and chaos within the US federal research system
An anonymous scientist updates on the situation in the US and says in this new environment, public servants and scientists must resist and survive
More harm and chaos within the US federal research system
An anonymous scientist updates on the situation in the US and says in this new environment, public servants and scientists must resist and survive
GLP-1 diabetes drugs not linked to heightened suicidality risk
Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat type 2 diabetes is not associated with an increased risk of suicidality compared with DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitors, finds this study
GLP-1 diabetes drugs not linked to heightened suicidality risk
Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat type 2 diabetes is not associated with an increased risk of suicidality compared with DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitors, finds this study
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Commonly used interventional procedures for non-cancer chronic spine pain: a clinical practice guideline
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