September 09, 2024

What Is the Better Target for Bispecific Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma: BCMA or GPRC5D?

For relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, there are three available bispecific antibodies—two that target B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) and one that targets G protein–coupled receptor class C gr...

The ASCO Post

September 09, 2024

Higher BMI Linked to Severe Infection Risk

Study finds a 30% higher bacterial infection risk per each 5-point increase in BMI.

Conexiant

September 06, 2024

Post-Radiation Dental Extractions Linked to High Risk of Exposed Bone

New study reveals 40% incidence of exposed bone in head and neck cancer patients undergoing dental extractions post-radiation therapy, challenging current treatment paradigms.

Conexiant

September 06, 2024

Beyond the Gums: Blood Markers Betray Periodontitis

Severe periodontitis patients showed 3.85 times lower serum EGF levels, potentially signaling impaired wound healing in this large-scale protein profiling study.

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September 06, 2024

US Ramps Up Mpox Response Amid New Strain Concerns

Health officials deploy dual strategy against new mpox strain: ramped-up testing and easy vaccine access at local pharmacies and clinics.

Reuters

September 05, 2024

COVID-19 Linked to Lower AKI and AKD Risk vs. Flu

A recent study compared the incidence and disease pattern of acute kidney injury and acute kidney disease in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and influenza A.

Conexiant

September 05, 2024

EHR Usability Tied to Physician Satisfaction and Burnout

Despite widespread adoption, only 1 in 4 family physicians are very satisfied with their electronic health records, highlighting a critical gap in health IT usability.

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September 04, 2024

Sperm-Like Microrobots: New Frontier in Drug Delivery?

Bioengineered sperm-like microrobots achieve 90% motion straightness and 60% sustained drug release in alkaline environments, potentially revolutionizing targeted drug delivery, according to a new report.

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September 03, 2024

Pain and Demographic Factors Drive Symptom Severity in Long COVID

A retrospective case series study aimed to define the most commonly reported symptoms associated with long COVID.

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