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Home lung monitoring has potential to enhance respiratory care
There are three key types of home-use devices that could help manage patients at home; Peak expiratory flow (PEF), spirometry and oscillometry. But there are still technical challenges, a need for more data demonstrating effectiveness, and issues around digital privacy to resolve. -
CMV: the most common infectious cause of birth defects
Cytomegalovirus is transmitted through contact with body fluids, mainly urine and saliva. To protect themselves, CMV Canada recommends that pregnant women wash their hands frequently, avoid sharing utensils, drinks and food with young children and avoid putting their baby's pacifier in their mouth.