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This study investigates the effectiveness of a digital intervention called My Kidney My Life (MKM) for improving kidney disease self-management in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here are the key findings:
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This study investigates the effectiveness of a digital intervention called My Kidney My Life (MKM) for improving kidney disease self-management in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here are the key findings:

Strengths: The study used an internal pilot design to assess feasibility and acceptability, which is essential for developing a pragmatic clinical trial.A large proportion of participants (52%) still using the program at 20 weeks suggests that engagement with MKM was ongoing.The study highlights the benefits of MKM for

WHO Urges Global Rollout of Maternal Vaccination and RSV Prevention Measures Amid Growing Disease Threat
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WHO Urges Global Rollout of Maternal Vaccination and RSV Prevention Measures Amid Growing Disease Threat

GENEVA, SEPTEMBER 2024 - The World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) has made a landmark recommendation to all countries to introduce maternal vaccination and/or long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as a preventive measure against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in young infants. This significant development

WHO Urges Global Introduction of Maternal Vaccination and Antibodies for Infants' RSV Prevention
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WHO Urges Global Introduction of Maternal Vaccination and Antibodies for Infants' RSV Prevention

Nairobi, Kenya - The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a groundbreaking recommendation, calling on all countries to introduce maternal vaccination and/or long-acting monoclonal antibodies to prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in young infants. This move marks a significant milestone towards global scale-up of these lifesaving interventions.