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ACE Gene Variant Appears Not to Affect Pneumonia Risk
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Contrary to the results of earlier research conducted among Asians that suggested an effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphisms on the susceptibility to and severity of community-acquired pneumonia, a study among white patients reported in the January issue of Chest failed to find these relationships. Reuters Health Information
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Large Impact Seen With Routine Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in U.S.
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After implementation of routine childhood vaccination with a 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) beginning in 2000, hospitalization for pneumococcal meningitis fell significantly for young children, adults and the elderly, according to data from the National Inpatient Sample. Reuters Health Information
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