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Most biopharmaceutical brands include more approved content than ever before. However, healthcare worker and patient engagement has not kept up.The data reveals that the biopharmaceutical digital experience is failing healthcare professionals and patients alike. 58% of healthcare professionals find digital content repetitive or irrelevant. Additionally, 76% of patients are dissatisfied with not getting the personalized experience they expect.Of course, the problem isn’t a lack of approved content. It’s access. In fact, with omnichannel marketing, organizations often push the same content across different channels, putting the burden on healthcare professionals and patients to sift through repetitive content to find what they…

Microplastics, a growing concern in oceans and other aquatic habitats, are increasingly making their way into drinking water sources. Photo: NOAA Microplastics and pharmaceuticals are part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new draft list of substances in public drinking water that require scientific scrutiny. This is a first for the EPA, which last week announced with U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that two of the four contaminant groups and dozens of chemicals included in the Sixth Draft Contaminant Candidate List are microplastics and pharmaceuticals. The April 2 announcement began a 60-day public comment period. The Trump administration…

A new laboratory study found that cigarette smoke rapidly destroyed lung cell defenses, while e-cigarette vapor showed no significant damage in the same model, highlighting an important difference but not resolving the question of long-term safety in humans. Study: Cigarette smoke, but not e-cigarette vapor, induces epithelial barrier disruption, inflammation, and DNA damage in human Calu-3 cells. Image credit: Antonio Marca / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal scientific reportresearchers from the University of Graz, Austria, compared the effects of cigarette smoke extract (CSE) and electronic cigarette vapor extract (EVE) on epithelial barrier integrity, inflammation, and deoxyribonucleic…

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a natural molecule that appears to mimic some of the weight-loss effects of semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic. In animal studies, this molecule reduced appetite and weight while avoiding some common side effects such as nausea, constipation, and muscle loss. This molecule, called BRP, acts through different but related biological pathways to activate different groups of neurons in the brain. This suggests it may offer a more precise way to control appetite and metabolism. “The receptors that semaglutide targets are located not only in the brain, but also in the intestines, pancreas, and other…

A new study reveals that while most dietitians work one-on-one with patients to reintroduce FODMAP foods, the lack of a standard approach may make this critical step in IBS care more variable than expected. Research: Reintroducing fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols into clinical practice: exploring gaps and opportunities. Image credit: Alkema Natalia / Shutterstock Recent research published in journals Progress of gastric hep highlights a notable discrepancy among registered dietitians (RDs) during the food reintroduction phase of a low-fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide, polyol (FODMAP) diet. Although most clinicians provide individualized counseling and follow-up, approaches vary in timing, sequencing, and…

Increasing evidence suggests that rat hepatitis E virus infects humans more frequently than is realized, raising urgent questions about diagnosis, transmission, and the true global burden of this overlooked infectious disease. Research: Rocahepevirus ratti: molecular evolution, zoonotic potential and public health implications. Image credit: Rudmer Zwerver / Shutterstock Recent research published in journals nature communications Rat hepatitis E virus (ratHEV, Rocahepevirus Latti) Ecology, molecular virology, host range, and clinical impact. Hepatitis E is a well-known cause of acute hepatitis, with 19.5 million cases annually, and its clinical entity was considered synonymous with hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection. HEV is currently…

A six-phase study using LH-based cycle tracking found that muscle strength and mood did not change synchronously across the menstrual cycle, suggesting that more individualized, cycle-aware methods may be needed for coaches to monitor readiness and performance. Study: Effect of menstrual cycle on physical and psychological parameters of female athletes. Image credit: Dee-sign / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal scientific reportGerman researchers investigated how six different stages of the menstrual cycle were associated with differences in physical fitness and psychological well-being in female athletes. The study sample included 18 normomenorrhagic women whose menstrual cycle phases were…

A new review of clinical studies suggests that people receiving ketamine for mental health conditions do not face an increased risk of severe bladder and urinary tract problems, at least in the short term. The researchers noted that although these symptoms are common among recreational users, medically monitored doses appear to be much safer. The study results were published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Ketamine was synthesized in the early 1960s as a safer alternative to older anesthetics. The duration of effects was shorter and the risk of delirium was lower. It has been a staple in operating rooms around…

New research suggests that taking low doses of the hallucinogen lysergic acid diethylamide, known as LSD, can enhance the way the human brain processes emotional rewards. The study, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, points to specific changes in brain electrical activity after administering small doses to patients suffering from mild depression. These neural changes were consistent with an improvement in mood that lasted several days after the initial exposure. For years, there has been growing public interest in the act of ingesting very small, barely perceptible amounts of psychedelic drugs. This practice, often referred to as microdosing, is frequently…

Recent research has revealed that the physical structure of certain brain regions acts as a bridge between narcissistic personality traits and the habit of hiding one’s emotions. By looking at brain scans of healthy adults, researchers found that the volume and surface folds of the anterior insula correspond to both narcissistic tendencies and emotional suppression. The study was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Although narcissism is often thought of as a single personality flaw, psychologists divide it into two main dimensions. Grandiose narcissism is characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a constant desire for admiration, and a…