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Drug-resistant Shigella threatens young children globally

Severe infections are common and often hard to treat, underscoring urgent need for a vaccine, researchers say.
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Enrollees sought for trial of vaccine for C. diff

Clostridioides difficile causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Volunteers for the vaccine trial must be 65 or older.
Psychologist Elena Mendoza

Hypnotic cognitive therapy eases pain of spine injuries

Six weekly tele-sessions significantly reduced pain among patients with spinal cord injury, new research shows.
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Cannabis-related health problems: WA clinical snapshot

A survey conveys clinicians’ experiences, concerns and their lack of training to adequately care for those who seek help. 
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Study: Hydration boosted urine, but stone risk unchanged

The largest kidney stone prevention trial found that behavioral tools slightly increased urine output but did not reduce recurrence.