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Study suggests herpes simplex virus type 1 infection can spread to the fetal brain during pregnancy.

The study suggests that if 10% of people given the test had previously been infected, approximately 1 in 5 positive test results would be incorrect, showing false positive results.

In the years following the passage of the Affordable Care Act, early-stage cancer diagnosis increased while late-stage fell.

At the turn of the twentieth century, strychnine was widely acknowledged by the medical community for its effective use as a stimulant.

Researchers analyzed the survey responses of more than 1400 current users of e-cigarette and related products from 18 to 64 years of age, evenly divided among male and female, who took part in a national online survey in 2016.

In a recent study analyzing US commercial dental visits between 2011 and 2015, 29.3% of dental visits included opioid prescriptions that exceeded the recommended amount of less than 80 morphine milligram equivalents.

Biological processes may be limiting the ability of insulin to adapt to obesity, rendering most people vulnerable to type 2 diabetes.

In a study published in Physics of Fluids, modeling conducted in June 2020 showed strains of COVID-19 on surfaces—such as metal, leather, and plastic—were killed in as little as 30 seconds of treatment with argon-fed, cold atmospheric plasma.

Cannabis use is becoming much more prevalent in the United States, as several more states have recently legalized it for recreational or medicinal use.

The most effective leaders recognize their strengths and limitations and surround themselves with people who will complement their abilities.

Through Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention, the APhA Foundation has built the infrastructure that allows the National DPP to be offered using an innovative service model.

Eczema is the most common skin disorder in children, affecting up to 20% of children worldwide.

Genetic mutation affects cryptochrome proteins, which are 1 of 4 main clock proteins involved in regulating the biological clock.

By reducing the need to be seen by a provider first, patients can treat infestations earlier, increasing the chance of treatment success.

Higher fitness levels reduced the risk of developing atrial fibrillation by up to 50% in a study of Black male veterans.

Compared with a placebo, deucravacitinib was more effective in treating plaque psoriasis.

Despite presenting in only 18% of cases, 16% of all COVID-19 patients only present with gastrointestinal symptoms.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many cardiovascular rehabilitation programs to go virtual.

Palm oil contains abundant quantities of vitamin E compounds, which include tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Trial that is evaluating the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 in COVID-19 is expected to be fully enrolled by the end of November.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Amanda Epp, MBA, CEO of ScriptDrop, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected consumer behavior trends in the switch to digital prescription fulfillment.

Further, the study showed cabotegravir was 89% more effective than daily oral FTC/TDF for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Further, the study showed cabotegravir was 89% more effective than daily oral FTC/TDF for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Not only did cognitive behavioral therapy help insomnia, it also improved symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The rising global death toll, in addition to the economic consequences of the pandemic, have led many calls to mandate a COVID-19 vaccination if and when a vaccine is approved.

According to lead study author Melissa Melough, as many as 80% of Black pregnant women in the United States may be deficient in vitamin D.

The transmission of COVID-19 depends almost entirely on human behavior, meaning temperature and humidity do not play a significant role, study suggests.

Statin use in certain patients may lead to increased muscle pain so severe it can affect adherence.

Frequent or chronic use of oral corticosteroids can lead to serious adverse effects in patients with asthma, including weight gain, diabetes, immunosuppression, and adrenal insufficiency.

Investigational COVID-19 antibody was authorized in a 700 mg dose for adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older and should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis and within 10 days of symptom onset.