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In laboratory molecular tests, scientists mix samples with assay reagents in a highly controlled process, but because the reaction conditions are tightly controlled, the tests are both sensitive and selective, according to the researchers.

These lumps can relate to the overproduction of hormones, including the stress steroid hormone cortisol, which can lead to T2D and high blood pressure.

Rebecca Sleeper, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, BCPS, of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, discusses how a lack of sex and gender specific patient care education can impact a pharmacist’s work with their patients.

In the first quarter of 2022, Genprex expects to initiate its Acclaim-2 clinical trial to evaluate the treatment for individuals with histologically confirmed unresectable stage III or IV non–small cell lung cancer.

Tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab is one of the only 2 antibody therapies issued emergency use authorization by the FDA that showed neutralizing activity against omicron and all other variants of concern.

The results of an analysis from investigators from Baylor College of Medicine suggest that supplementation with GlyNAC might be beneficial to those who have the virus.

The metabolic protein SIRT3 reduces the pools of amino acids that cells use to make proteins and otherwise fuel their growth.

Alyson McGregor, MD, of Brown University discusses the focus of her research into sex and gender in emergency medicine.

Telisotuzumab vedotin (Teliso-V, AbbVie) is an investigational antibody-drug conjugate that targets c-Met, a receptor tyrosine kinase that is overexpressed in tumors.

The approval marks the first small interfering RNA therapy for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction.

The study analyzed blood samples taken from individuals infected with COVID-19, those who had been vaccinated with a 2-dose schedule and a third booster dose, and those who had reported previous infection from other COVID-19 variants of concern.

This is an update to the 2011 AAN guideline on the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy, according to a press release.

When using a therapy to clear the senescent cells, disease progression and cell death were stopped, according to the study.

The existing EUA was also amended to reduce the time for booster dose administration from a minimum of 6 months to at least 5 months following completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccine series.

The Breakthrough Therapy Designation was granted based on data from the dose escalation portion of 2 expansion cohorts of a 3-cohort phase 1 study.

Results from a study conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation show that new cases jumped 26.3% over the same period.

Rivaroxaban is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Small GISTs may cause no symptoms and may grow so slowly that they have no serious effects.

The FDA has granted emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 at-home test (Roche) and a rapid COVID-19 antigen self-test (Clinitest; Siemens Healthineers).

The approval is based on efficacy and safety data from 2 positive phase 3 studies that evaluated a combined study population of 166 individuals, which represented the US population with Cushing syndrome.

The research team compared the monthly average blood pressures between 2018 and 2019 with blood pressure measures from January through March 2019 to January through March 2020.

Staffing shortage hits technician ranks hardest, putting additional pressure on pharmacists.

The research team looked at a pooled analysis of all published studies to re-evaluate the relationship between regular exercise and the risk of developing pneumonia.

The findings showed that people with HIV were 68% more likely to develop heart failure than people who did not have HIV.

Anxiety disorders and depression were cited by more than 80% of oncologists as the types of mental health distress seen most often for patients.

The study authors sought to determine the proportion of states that elected to follow CDC recommendations by identifying each state’s COVID-19 vaccination webpage through keyword-based internet search and set out to identify information about vaccinations for patients with cancer.

Melanoma is responsible for 80% of skin cancer deaths.

The FDA approves anifrolumab-fnia injection (Saphnelo; AstraZeneca) for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe system- ic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy.

Laura Lee Hall, PhD, president of the Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC), addresses her hopes for the future of SHC’s diabetes DRIVE program and its adoption within health systems.

Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball.