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Evidence-based practices improve patient outcomes and reduce costs for healthcare systems

A recent study examined patients' outcomes after receiving care based on scientific and clinical evidence.

8 Feb 2023

The possible role of the endometrial microbiome as an immune modulator in the phase of implantation and during pregnancy

Researchers reviewed the impact of endometrial microbiota on immune tolerance during pregnancy.

8 Feb 2023

Eczema in young individuals remains a substantial public health burden in most countries

New research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy indicates that the burden related to eczema in young individuals is substantial in most countries.

8 Feb 2023

Altered loading at the patellofemoral joint may be linked with knee osteoarthritis after ACL surgery

Arthritis in the knee's patellofemoral joint (PFJ) is common following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and may be linked with altered loading, or stress, at the joint.

8 Feb 2023

Study evaluates benefits of implementing a pharmacogenetic panel before drug initiation

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers performed an implementation study of a 12-gene pharmacogenetic panel across seven European countries to investigate whether a gene-drug interaction guidedinteraction-guided prescribing strategy could prevent its adverse reactions.

8 Feb 2023

More young Colorado children are consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them

The number of children — especially very young ones — ingesting marijuana is rising in Colorado despite regulations meant to keep edibles out of kids' hands, and state leaders said they have no plans to revisit those rules this year.

8 Feb 2023

Pandemic-related challenges faced by pregnant women, new mothers, and their families in maternal and newborn care

Researchers discussed the challenges faced by pregnant individuals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Feb 2023

Cellular and humoral responses and the safety of recombinant and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers investigated the B cell and humoral immune responses elicited against inactivated and recombinant SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and their safety profiles in patients with CKD.

8 Feb 2023

Researchers report two unusual COVID-19-related arrhythmic cases in children

Researchers explored the association between cardiac arrhythmias in children and COVID-19 infection.

8 Feb 2023

Professor Sara Linse presents new data on protein interactions in Alzheimer’s disease using the Fluidity One-W at FEBS 2019

Fluidic Analytics’ diffusional sizing technology has been influential in a recent study that investigates protein binding and self-assembly in Alzheimer’s disease.

From Fluidic Analytics 8 Feb 2023

Study: Nearly one in eight West Virginia infants had in-utero exposure to opioids, stimulants

Nearly one in eight infants born in West Virginia between 2020 and 2022 had in utero exposure to opioids, stimulants and/or cannabis, according to researchers at West Virginia University Health Sciences.

8 Feb 2023

Study provides "nuanced insights into individuals' access to health services during the pandemic

A national study on access to healthcare visits, medicine/medical equipment and community resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, shows disparities related to sociodemographic characteristics, like race, gender, and age.

8 Feb 2023

Researchers examine flavor perceptions of cigar pack color

Colors play an essential role in the assumption of the flavor; for example, the color green is often linked with menthol flavor. A recent JAMA Network Open study evaluated whether consumers' flavor perception altered with the change in package color from blue to purple.

7 Feb 2023

Expert work group examines and redefines “clinical meaningfulness” in Alzheimer’s

As the Alzheimer's disease scientific community, patients, and families seek to understand the results of clinical trials of new Alzheimer's treatments, the Alzheimer's Association convened an expert work group to discuss an important and timely issue: the "clinical meaningfulness" of results from these studies.

7 Feb 2023

In the wake of Chantix's recall, Varenicline use for nicotine dependence dropped by 75%

The recent JAMA Network Open study evaluated how the Chantix recall influenced prescribing varenicline and other nicotine dependency medications. For this cross-sectional study, a large US-based national cohort was used. All relevant data between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, was obtained from the national pharmacy benefit database.

7 Feb 2023

Application of polymer-enhanced vaccines against viruses- and bacteria-related infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are severe public health events that threaten global health. Prophylactic vaccines have been considered as the most effective strategy to train the immune system to recognize and clear pathogenic infections.

7 Feb 2023

Men with low sexual desire might benefit from kisspeptin

A new study in the journal JAMA Network Open aimed to analyze the mechanistic and clinical effects of the administration of kisspeptin in men with HSDD.

7 Feb 2023

Research uncovers brain structural differences in conduct disordered youths with and without maltreatment

Characterized by antisocial behaviors and low academic achievement, conduct disorder (CD) impacts an estimated 9.5% of individuals in the United States.

7 Feb 2023

A waning outbreak of the mpox virus among men who have sex with men

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers developed a mathematical model to describe the mpox (Monkeypox) transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM). They used this model to understand how MSM behavioral changes shaped the mpox outbreak in the Netherlands in June/July 2022.

7 Feb 2023

Researchers highlight the dysregulation of hepatokines in people with NAFLD

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

7 Feb 2023

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Evidence-based practices improve patient outcomes and reduce costs for healthcare systems

The possible role of the endometrial microbiome as an immune modulator in the phase of implantation and during pregnancy

Eczema in young individuals remains a substantial public health burden in most countries

Altered loading at the patellofemoral joint may be linked with knee osteoarthritis after ACL surgery

Study evaluates benefits of implementing a pharmacogenetic panel before drug initiation

More young Colorado children are consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them

Pandemic-related challenges faced by pregnant women, new mothers, and their families in maternal and newborn care

Cellular and humoral responses and the safety of recombinant and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers report two unusual COVID-19-related arrhythmic cases in children

Professor Sara Linse presents new data on protein interactions in Alzheimer’s disease using the Fluidity One-W at FEBS 2019

Study: Nearly one in eight West Virginia infants had in-utero exposure to opioids, stimulants

Study provides "nuanced insights into individuals' access to health services during the pandemic

Researchers examine flavor perceptions of cigar pack color

Expert work group examines and redefines “clinical meaningfulness” in Alzheimer’s

In the wake of Chantix's recall, Varenicline use for nicotine dependence dropped by 75%

Application of polymer-enhanced vaccines against viruses- and bacteria-related infectious diseases

Men with low sexual desire might benefit from kisspeptin

Research uncovers brain structural differences in conduct disordered youths with and without maltreatment

A waning outbreak of the mpox virus among men who have sex with men

Researchers highlight the dysregulation of hepatokines in people with NAFLD

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