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Research highlights that 6 doses of sublingual ketamine may be more effective than 3 doses, however both can ameliorate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction show promise in monitoring the patient environment in hospitals and could help to provide reassurance prior to admission.

Individuals with higher caffeine levels were less likely to have liver fibrosis, while higher levels of non-caffeine coffee components were associated with reduced fatty liver index scores.

Analysis indicates 4 peptides had significant or nearly significant seropositivity, all of which were associated with membrane and spike proteins of SARS-COVID-2.

Study results shows that the use of a point-of-care tool and timely after care were essential to lowering the risk of hospitalization from cardiovascular disease within 30 days after acute HF.

The model can predict the chronological ages of cognitively normal participants with an average absolute error of 2.3 years, which is about 1 year more accurate than an existing model.

An app using AI to evaluate blood sugar data, concerning trends, and recommend management tools will be a part of a clinical trial in 2024 for further assessment.

The vaccine was 88% effective at preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy.

COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with increased risks of several conditions, including loss of smell and taste, concentration, and memory impairment.

Vaccination provides an opportunity to prevent and treat herpes simplex virus infection.

The incidence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci has nearly doubled in recent years.

The mean annualized bleed rate was reduced by 80% from baseline and Factor VIII usage was reduced by 94% in year 3 compared to baseline.

It is too early to know how patients could potentially change their microbiome to reduce their diabetes risk.

Study notes that evaluating changes in the proportion of hospitalizations for mental health conditions among adolescents is vital to ensure the prioritization of public health programs that address psychiatric health care needs that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The head of the CAR T cell antibody can recognize and target the growth factor in its tumor microenvironment.

If patients attend their discharge appointments at pharmacist-led heart failure transition of care clinics, they are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.

The atypical antipsychotic is an extended-release injectable suspension that is administered bi-weekly.

Clonidine works on adrenergic receptors in the brain, which are known for their role in fight-or-flight responses and are believed to be activated in post-traumatic stress disorder.

Recommendations vary based on age, first vaccination received, and time since the last dose.

Label update removes a previous limitation that stated the medication should not be used as initial therapy for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.

YLB113 (Nepexto) produced significantly lower injection site reactions and injection site erythema compared with etanercept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc, explains his experience working in several clinical trials investigating psilocybin-assisted therapy.

“It's an honor to walk the last steps with someone, it is.”-Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, FAAHPM

Pharmacies should ensure appropriate monitoring procedures are in place to prevent contamination and exposure.

Analysis focuses on causal effects while accounting for other environmental and genetic factors, such as a family history and socioeconomic disadvantages.

Analysis indicates that for individuals older than aged 40 years, the risk is cumulative and greatest 1 to 2 years after use.

The analysis found a median progression-free survival of 14.2 months in the ripretinib arm, compared with 1.5 months in the sunitinib arm.

Risk is highest for those who are obese or who have diabetes, investigator from Keck Medicine and the University of Southern California indicate.

Frequent reassessments of therapy regimens address polypharmacy, particularly for older patients.

Patient financial/co-pay assistance is usually a component of providing infusion services and practices need to make sure it’s carefully managed to prevent financial hardship to patients.