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Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCumulative incidence of first antibiotic prescription by age in months. Credit: Menzies School of Health ResearchA study of antibiotic prescription rates for Aborig

Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCumulative incidence of first antibiotic prescription by age in months. Credit: Menzies School of Health ResearchA study of antibiotic prescription rates for Aborig
Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control

Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control
The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants

The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on th

The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on th
SGLT-2 inhibitors show mixed results after heart attack

SGLT-2 inhibitors show mixed results after heart attack

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile the composite of death and heart failure hospitalizations was not significantly reduced, empagliflozin may help reduce hea

SGLT-2 inhibitors show mixed results after heart attack

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile the composite of death and heart failure hospitalizations was not significantly reduced, empagliflozin may help reduce hea
Pharmacologic restraint used in 3 percent of pediatric mental health admissions

Pharmacologic restraint used in 3 percent of pediatric mental health admissions

by Elana GotkineThe use of pharmacologic restraints occurs in 3 percent of hospitalizations for children admitted with a primary mental health diagnosis, according to a study published online Dec. 11

Pharmacologic restraint used in 3 percent of pediatric mental health admissions

by Elana GotkineThe use of pharmacologic restraints occurs in 3 percent of hospitalizations for children admitted with a primary mental health diagnosis, according to a study published online Dec. 11
A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica
The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

DECEMBER 30, 2023 Editors' notesby Aneri Pattani, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year, about $1.5 billion has landed in state and local government coffers from court settleme

The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

DECEMBER 30, 2023 Editors' notesby Aneri Pattani, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year, about $1.5 billion has landed in state and local government coffers from court settleme
Recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

Recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

by Association for Molecular PathologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has published consensus recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clin

Recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

by Association for Molecular PathologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has published consensus recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clin
Study of palliative care demonstrates scalable strategy to increase support for seriously ill patients in hospital

Study of palliative care demonstrates scalable strategy to increase support for seriously ill patients in hospital

JANUARY 16, 2024byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrdering a palliative care consultation by "default"—via an automatic o

Study of palliative care demonstrates scalable strategy to increase support for seriously ill patients in hospital

JANUARY 16, 2024byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrdering a palliative care consultation by "default"—via an automatic o
A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model
Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag