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Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. Did you see the Oscars? We’ll send you tips on trending information and trending health news. (email protected) Transforming organ transplantation When you imagine what an organ transplant is like, you probably picture a medical worker holding onto an igloo cooler, fresh from a helicopter. People of a certain generation may perhaps imagine the classic scene from One Tree Hill, where one of those workers trips and Dan’s heart slides across the hospital floor and is eaten by the…
Although mummification has fascinated historians and scientists for centuries, many details about how ancient Egyptians preserved their dead remain unknown. A new study has found that the distinct musty odor of mummified bodies contains valuable clues about how these elaborate burial rituals were carried out. A study led by chemists at the University of Bristol has found that the odor associated with mummies is not simply a result of aging or decomposition. Instead, it reflects the complex mix of substances used during embalming, as well as the preservation fabrics and materials wrapped around the corpse. Taken together, these remaining chemical…
When inflamed areas of the intestine form scar tissue, the space within the intestinal lumen becomes smaller and more restricted, causing symptoms of intestinal obstruction. Currently, there are no drug treatments available for this complication. As fibrosis worsens, surgery eventually becomes the only option. Researchers have found that the greatest accumulation of scar tissue occurs in the submucosa (the layer of tissue beneath the lining of the intestine). This indicates that the submucosa may be the starting point where scarring begins. The inflammation that characterizes Crohn’s disease causes clusters or aggregates of immune cells to form in the submucosa. Using…
A large-scale computational study by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) predicted that gold nanoclusters can selectively recognize chiral biomolecules. This property could be useful in detecting certain diseases directly from blood samples. Gold nanoclusters are atomically precise nanostructures with sizes of a few nanometers. They contain a metallic gold core, protected by a layer of organic ligand molecules. The chemical nature of the ligand molecules determines the solubility of the cluster in different environments and enables the functionality of the cluster’s outer organic surface and its interaction with the environment. Helical surface allows recognition of helical biomolecules The…
Climate change is fueling a public health emergency with rising heat deaths, air pollution, and vector-borne diseases in urban areas. Discover adaptation gaps and sustainable strategies for resilient cities.
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New research published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin It suggests that people always underestimate how much influence they have over their lovers and friends. This misperception tends to be stronger for people who are highly focused on protecting themselves and maintaining control, providing evidence that personal insecurities shape the way we view our intimate relationships. By recognizing this hidden influence, individuals may find healthier ways to communicate and resolve conflicts with loved ones. In psychological research, power is defined as the perceived ability to guide mutual decisions and meet personal needs rather than simply controlling others. Previous research has…
Written by Darcy LewisSponsored by Abarca HealthPrior authorization (PA), where access, cost, and patient experience are met, has long been considered by many to be a necessary evil in efforts to contain U.S. pharmacy costs while improving clinical outcomes. But what if we could imagine a less frictional PA process that brought payers, pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), specialty pharmacies, and clinicians together in the same room to solve problems rather than create them?The invitation-only Abarca Forward Conference, hosted by PBM Abarca Health at its headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico, did just that. This problem consists of two important concepts.…
Physicians who treat sickle cell disease face some of the most complex and resource-intensive treatments in medicine, and national surveys show significantly higher levels of physician burnout, raising concerns about workforce sustainability and patient care. study: Burnout among physicians trained in hematology-oncology with a focus on sickle cell disease: A national cross-sectional study. Image credit: Monika Wisniewska/Shutterstock.com Approximately half of U.S. physicians experience burnout, threatening the quality of care and personal fulfillment. Among U.S. hematology-oncology physicians, those who specialize in sickle cell disease (SCD) are more likely to experience burnout, according to a study published today. Blood Advances. The authors…
A new clinical trial led by the Oncology Clinical Trials Alliance will investigate whether combination drug therapy after radiation therapy improves outcomes for patients newly diagnosed with grade 3 IDH-mutant astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. The study (Alliance A072301), supported in part by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, will examine whether adding the oral drug vorasidenib to standard oral chemotherapy can prevent cancer recurrence after radiation therapy. People diagnosed with IDH-mutated grade 3 astrocytoma usually undergo surgery, followed by radiation therapy and the oral chemotherapy drug temozolomide. Temozolomide works by damaging the DNA of tumor cells, making…