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The World Health Organization (WHO) profile of communicable diseases in Iraq was recently updated. The stated purpose of this publication is to provide public health professionals working in Iraq and neighboring countries with up-to-date information on the major communicable disease threats faced by the population.
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Data from a prospective cohort study demonstrate benefit from initiation of antiretroviral therapy at CD4 counts of 201-350/mm3. The possibility of benefit from initiation at even higher CD4 counts was also raised.
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Computer keyboards may serve as reservoirs for serious nosocomial pathogens.
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Rapid antigen testing may serve as an early warning system in influenza surveillance.
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Influenza vaccination of healthy children is necessary to prevent the majority of influenza-associated pediatric morbidity and mortality.
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When a pregnant woman smokes the nicotine and carbon monoxide she inhales from the cigarette reaches the baby through the placenta and prevents the fetus from getting the nutrients and oxygen needed to grow, according to the New York City-based American Lung Association.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a good skill for every parent to learn, says Jennifer Bay, RN, BSN, the CPR coordinator for Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. If adults who spend a lot of time with children know CPR, they are less likely to panic when an accident occurs and will know what to do until the emergency medical service team arrives.
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The author reviews the available data on recognition and treatment of postpartum depression with an easy-to-reference screening tool. She also has included a table of psychotropic medications and their safety in breastfeeding.