New study challenges belief that opioids are effective at treating cancer pain

by Annie Slinn,University of WarwickEffect of geographic ancestry on CYP2D6 genotype. CYP2D6 indicates cytochrome P450 2D6. Adapted from information in Table1 of Gaedigk etal., 2017.

Oncology December 30,2023

New study challenges belief that opioids are effective at treating cancer pain

by Annie Slinn,University of WarwickEffect of geographic ancestry on CYP2D6 genotype. CYP2D6 indicates cytochrome P450 2D6. Adapted from information in Table1 of Gaedigk etal., 2017.

Oncology December 30,2023

Nurse aide turnover linked to scheduling decisions

by Eric Hollenbeck,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLong-term care facilities that scheduled part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with more hours and more co

World medicine December 30,2023

Nurse aide turnover linked to scheduling decisions

by Eric Hollenbeck,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLong-term care facilities that scheduled part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with more hours and more co

World medicine December 30,2023

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Pulmonology December 30,2023

Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic

by Elana GotkineBlack adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published

Pulmonology December 30,2023

Study provides new insight into low social determinants of health screening rates

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study provides the latest data on the low rates for screening and documenting Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in health ca

Technology & AI December 30,2023

Study provides new insight into low social determinants of health screening rates

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study provides the latest data on the low rates for screening and documenting Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in health ca

Technology & AI December 30,2023

Using AI to diagnose autism in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressQuantitative validation of the heat map with the progressive erasing technique for ADOS-2–based symptom severity screening. A, Area under the receiver operating characteri

Pediatrics December 30,2023

Using AI to diagnose autism in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressQuantitative validation of the heat map with the progressive erasing technique for ADOS-2–based symptom severity screening. A, Area under the receiver operating characteri

Pediatrics December 30,2023

Massive drug search uncovers infinitesimal molecule that kills cancers while sparing immune cells

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressN6F11 suppresses the growth of human PDAC. (A) PANC1 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F11 (5 µM) for 12 hours. (B) MiaPACA2 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F1

Oncology December 30,2023

Massive drug search uncovers infinitesimal molecule that kills cancers while sparing immune cells

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressN6F11 suppresses the growth of human PDAC. (A) PANC1 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F11 (5 µM) for 12 hours. (B) MiaPACA2 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F1

Oncology December 30,2023

Scientists discover new method Ebola virus uses to infect cells

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteEbola virus proteins (green) are detected in the long tunneling nanotubes connecting cells. Credit: Texas BiomedUnderstanding how viruses travel once inside

Public Health & Prevention December 30,2023

Scientists discover new method Ebola virus uses to infect cells

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteEbola virus proteins (green) are detected in the long tunneling nanotubes connecting cells. Credit: Texas BiomedUnderstanding how viruses travel once inside

Public Health & Prevention December 30,2023

Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

by Lori SolomonScreen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Yaakov Ophir, P

Psychiatry & Mental Health December 30,2023

Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

by Lori SolomonScreen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Yaakov Ophir, P

Psychiatry & Mental Health December 30,2023

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with

Oncology December 30,2023

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with

Oncology December 30,2023

Matthew Perry died of 'acute effects of ketamine'—what you need to know about the drug

by Philip Crilly,The ConversationOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaMillions of people worldwide were left devastated by thedeath this year of 54-year-old Ma

Breakthroughs December 30,2023

Matthew Perry died of 'acute effects of ketamine'—what you need to know about the drug

by Philip Crilly,The ConversationOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaMillions of people worldwide were left devastated by thedeath this year of 54-year-old Ma

Breakthroughs December 30,2023