Large Study Provides Scientists With Deeper Insight Into Long COVID Symptoms

NIH
Jun 05, 2023

The researchers explain studying the underlying biological mechanisms of long COVID is central to advancing informed interventions and identifying effective treatment strategies.

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FDA Approves New Buprenorphine Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder

FDA
Jun 02, 2023

FDA approved Brixadi (buprenorphine) extended-release injection for subcutaneous use (under the skin) to treat moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD).

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FDA Finalizes Move to Recommend Individual Risk Assessment to Determine Eligibility for Blood Donations

FDA
May 31, 2023

FDA finalized recommendations for assessing blood donor eligibility using a set of individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.

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Telehealth Privacy and Security Tips

Skyscape
Jun 07, 2023

Buzz, a HIPAA-complaint platform enables providers to conduct secure video conferences or calls with patients quickly, easily & seamlessly.

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Effect Of Peer Mentoring On Physical Activity In Patients With Cancer

J Clin Nurs
May 30, 2023

Peer mentoring was found to have positive effects on improving the level of physical activity in patients with cancer. The use of peer mentoring can offer a holistic perspective by improving the quality and functional status of care.

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Interactive Enhancer Hubs (iHUBs) Mediate Transcriptional Reprogramming and Adaptive Resistance In Pancreatic Cancer

Gut
May 29, 2023

The findings identify an important role for a subgroup of highly connected enhancers (iHUBs) in regulating chemotherapy response and demonstrate targetability in sensitisation to chemotherapy.

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Survival and Tumor Characteristics Of Patients Presenting With Single Primary Versus Second Primary Melanoma Lesions

JAAD
May 26, 2023

Patients with second primary melanomas demonstrated a significant survival advantage and thinner lesions compared with those with single primary melanomas. The reported tumor distributions support the role of full body skin examinations, with attention to the region of initial diagnosis.

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Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study of Memantine in Trichotillomania and Skin-Picking Disorder

Am J Psychiatry
May 26, 2023

This study found that memantine treatment resulted in statistically significant reductions in hair pulling and skin-picking symptoms compared with placebo, with relatively high efficacy (based on number needed to treat), and was well tolerated.

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Identifying Aging and Alzheimer Disease-Associated Somatic Variations in Excitatory Neurons From the Human Frontal Cortex

Neuro Genetics
May 25, 2023

The results show that combining scRNA-seq and WGS data can successfully detect putative somatic mutations. The putative somatic mutations detected from ROSMAP data set have provided new insights into the association of AD and aging with brain somatic mutagenesis.

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Glucose Intolerance In Pregnancy and Risk Of Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes

The Lancet
May 24, 2023

Gestational glucose intolerance, including conditions not meeting gestational diabetes criteria of the two-step strategy, confers a high risk of type 2 diabetes in young adulthood.

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The Impact of an Educational Intervention on Neonatal Care and Survival

JPNN
May 23, 2023

Newborn survival can be improved through regular training of maternity health workers in evidence-based newborn care.

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