Cart is empty To understand the perspectives of Black patients on shared decision making (SDM) during medical appointments, researchers and clinicians investigated the preferences, needs and challenges around SDM as experienced by Black individuals. The team also offers possible adaptations and modifications for SDM models, practice and research within Black communities.
New drug combination holds unusually positive results for HPV-negative patients with advanced head and neck cancer
A new combination drug treatment has shown promising results in patients with pan-refractory, recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer, according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Tobacco use assessments dropped during COVID-19 pandemic, have not recovered
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted primary health care in a multitude of ways, but little is known about how the pandemic impacted assessments of whether patients use tobacco.
Polyisoprenylated cysteinyl amide inhibitors deplete g-proteins in cancer cells
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, titled, “Polyisoprenylated cysteinyl amide inhibitors deplete singly polyisoprenylated monomeric G-proteins in lung and breast cancer cell lines.”
COVID is still out there. Here’s what to do if you get it now
The government is ready to declare COVID-19 over: The nationwide state of emergency is set to end on May 11. In California, the state of emergency concluded in February. Johns Hopkins University shut down its nationwide COVID-19 data tracking this month.
Older adults with food insecurity face faster decline in executive function
Food insecurity is common among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with a decline in executive function, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.
4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness
Overall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 in Pediatrics.
Study finds healthier foods can be made more appealing online with a few simple steps
A recent study from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences found that all food photos are not created equal. While sugary treats or fully loaded burgers have a quick appeal, healthier food options may need a little extra help in front of the camera.
WHO says medium-risk adults don’t need extra COVID jabs
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is no longer recommending additional COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for regular, medium-risk adults, saying the benefit was marginal.
CPEB4 protein is essential for maintaining the antitumor function of T lymphocytes, reveals study
T lymphocytes are components of the immune system that are located in the tumor environment. They serve to identify and remove tumor cells. In order to perform this function, they must produce a large amount of secreted proteins, leading to chronic cellular stress.