Dtsch Arztebl Int
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Pertussis is not just a childhood disease, but a respiratory infection that causes persistent cough in all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. ⋯ Pertussis is usually not included in the differential diagnosis of persistent respiratory symptoms. The considerable burden of disease could be reduced in adults and young infants by vaccinating adults with acellular combination vaccines.
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Peripartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal death worldwide (25%). ⋯ Peripartum hemorrhage is an important source of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The prognosis for both mother and child can be markedly improved if the risk factors for hemorrhage are recognized and the problem is treated rapidly and appropriately when it arises.
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The ever-increasing level of air traffic means that any medical evaluation of its effects must be based on recent data. ⋯ Based on recent epidemiological studies, outdoor noise limits of 60 dB(A) in the daytime and 50 dB(A) at night can be recommended on grounds of health protection. Hence, maximum values of 55 dB(A) for the day and 45 dB(A) for the night should be aimed for in order to protect the more sensitive segments of the population such as children, the elderly, and the chronically ill. These values are 5 to 10 dB(A) lower than those specified by the German federal law on aircraft noise and in the report "synopsis" commissioned by the company that runs Frankfurt airport (Fraport).