What’s Behind Long-Term Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne?
A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology explored why dermatologists are still prescribing long-term antibiotics for acne, despite guidelines limiting their use to 3-4 months. The study identified several barriers…
Assistant Professor Post At Kerala Public Service Commission, Apply Now
Kerala Public Service Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Interested candidates can apply now. The commission uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement. By…
Why So Many Nurses Are Fleeing Healthcare — And How Hospitals Can Address The Problem
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership released a report in partnership with Laudio, a startup that provides software for nurse managers, revealing that nearly one-fifth of nurses are projected to…
Durvalumab improves survival in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
Durvalumab, a monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1, showed extended overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to a placebo for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer in…
Needed for reproductive justice and autonomy: women in design
Powerful groups of mostly men are making decisions about biology and bodies they know little about, leading to suboptimal medical care for women. Engineers have historically oversimplified designs, leading to…
Some breast cancer patients can retain lymph nodes, avoiding lymphedema
New Swedish research suggests that extensive lymph node removal may not be necessary for all breast cancer patients. The study tracked outcomes for nearly 2,800 patients with metastases in one…
PET/MRI combination reduces unnecessary prostate biopsies, study shows
The research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine suggests that PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avoid unnecessary biopsies. The study found that using…
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults
Donna Rice, a 65-year-old runner from Arizona, struggled with a hamstring injury for months before seeking help from a physical therapist. Physical therapists offer individualized exercise programs to help improve…
Topical Vs Oral Minoxidil for AGA: Which Is More Effective?
A study comparing low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil found that oral minoxidil was just as effective in promoting hair growth as the topical form. The trial was well-designed and…
Bayer AG arm AskBio names Mansuo Shannon as Chief Scientific Officer
Bayer AG's subsidiary AskBio has appointed Mansuo Shannon as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Shannon will be responsible for leading the company's scientific initiatives. Bayer AG's use of cookies for…