Surge in anti-gay laws in Africa imperil progress on HIV/AIDS, experts say
The International AIDS Society (IAS) and UNAIDS are condemning Ghana's parliament for passing legislation that would criminalize homosexuality. IAS president Sharon Lewin stated that this law, along with similar ones…
Impact of onset time, number, type, and sequence of extrahepatic organ failure on prognosis of liver failure
A study investigated the impact of extrahepatic organ failure (EHOF) characteristics on the prognosis of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) patients. The study included 736 ACLF patients from six hospitals in…
New England Biolabs® Launches NEBNext® Enzymatic 5hmC-seq Kit, for enzyme-based 5hmC detection at single-base resolution
New England Biolabs has introduced the NEBNext Enzymatic 5hmC-seq Kit, a new method for detecting 5hmC sites with high yields and quality data. While the biological significance of 5hmC is…
Mindfulness Can Beat Tech Stress at Work
The article discusses the negative impact of technology on mental health, particularly in the workplace, leading to burnout and stress. It highlights the importance of practicing mindfulness to combat these…
Flexibility Advised for Patients With Personality Disorders
Dr. Mio Nakamura discussed the challenges of providing dermatologic care to patients with personality disorders at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting. Personality disorders, affecting up to 15% of…
COVID-19 Virus Lingers In The Body More Than A Year After Infection: Studies
Two new studies from UCSF found that SARS-CoV-2 antigens can persist in the body long after the acute phase of COVID-19, up to 14 months in blood and over two…
Preoperative urine culture fails to lower postoperative UTI risk: JAMA
A study published in JAMA found that preoperative urine culture testing does not significantly reduce the risk of postoperative urinary tract infections. The research suggests that relying solely on this…
4 Healthcare Takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union Address
In his State of the Union address, President Biden highlighted several critical healthcare issues facing Americans, including reproductive rights, prescription drug costs, the Affordable Care Act, and women's health research.…
Retiring in 2024 – Implications of a Potential Increase in the Pension Limit
In December 2023, the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath initiated a review of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) currently set at €2 million. The review aims to examine the implications…
Continuous PEG-Asparaginase Dosing Reduces Hypersensitivity Reactions in Pediatric ALL
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that a continuous dosing schedule of PEG-asparaginase (PEGasp) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduced hypersensitivity reactions and antibody…