Cart is empty Recommendations have been updated for screening and testing for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
The fat tax: Long-term, systemic antibiotic use for the treatment of adolescent acne can promote fat accumulation
A growing body of evidence is showing that the healthy gut microbiome—a community of microorganisms that live together in the gut—influences many aspects of human growth and development, especially during adolescence. While there are many physiologic changes during this time, one of the most outward facing, and sometimes distressing, is the development of acne.
Virtual or in person: Which kind of doctor’s visit is better, and when it matters
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors’ offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Patients and their physicians turned to virtual visits by video or phone rather than risk meeting face-to-face.
Benefits persist for lenvatinib, pembrolizumab in renal cell cancer
For patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, progression-free survival and overall survival are improved with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab versus sunitinib, according to a study published in the March issue of The Lancet Oncology.
Pediatric invasive group A streptococcus infections on the rise
From October to December 2022, a resurgence of pediatric invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infections occurred, with most cases occurring among those without underlying medical conditions, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Nigeria’s cities are growing fast. Family planning must be part of urban development plans, says researcher
Nigeria is rapidly urbanizing, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate shows that 53% of the 213 million Nigerians live in urban areas. That’s projected to rise above 70% by 2050.
Pregnancy nose isn’t the only weird change your body may go through when you’re expecting
There are certain changes people expect to experience when they get pregnant. Whether that’s unconventional food cravings, a “glowing” complexion or morning sickness.
One-third of childhood sexual abuse is perpetrated by another child. A writer tells his story
Journalist Shannon Molloy is used to sharing his story. In his 2020 memoir, “Fourteen” (now adapted for the stage), he wrote about growing up gay in regional Queensland in the 1990s, enduring severe bullying.
New targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia through AI-assisted analysis
Unlike other forms of blood cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cannot currently be treated with CAR-T cell immunotherapy. The reason is that specific molecular targets with which certain immune cells could specifically target AML cells are lacking, which would permit the immune system to attack cancer.
Forget the conspiracies, 15-minute cities will free us to improve our mental health and well-being
The idea of the 15-minute city, according to its originator Carlos Moreno, is that people are no more than a 15-minute walk or bike ride away from all the services they need to live, learn and thrive.