Publications by authors named "Dorothy Han"
Background: Influenza vaccination confers broad benefits in the elderly and certain high-risk populations, but its effectiveness in patients with acute heart failure (HF) is uncertain. Rates of influenza vaccination are low in China due to poor awareness, cultural misunderstandings, and cost.
Aims: To determine the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in patients with acute HF admitted to hospitals in China.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the exposure of children (ages 2-16) and pregnant women to synthetic color additives (SCAs) found in over-the-counter (OTC) medications and vitamins, an area previously under-researched compared to food sources.
- It was found that a children's cold/cough/allergy syrup had the highest exposure level to FD&C Red No. 40, with certain dosages leading to exposures that are double the typical amounts from food.
- Overall, while the estimated exposures were below acceptable daily intake levels set by health organizations, the findings suggest that OTC products can contribute significantly to children's total SCA exposure and should be considered in future studies.