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A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the American Enterprise Institute finds that insurance denials for first-time prescriptions for brand-name prescription drugs with no generic competitors increased by more than two-thirds between 2018 and 2024. Researchers analyzed more than 2 million prescription attempts for brand-name drugs with no generic substitutes across commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act marketplace plans. Overall, the rejection rate among brand name first prescription attempts increased from 24.3% in 2018 to 40.7% in 2024, an increase of 67%. Of the initially rejected fill attempts, 48.4%…

Oxalate not only contributes to the formation of kidney stones, but it may also be an underappreciated factor causing inflammation and heart damage in people with reduced kidney function. Researchers from Berlin and Wurzburg report their findings in ​“Cardiovascular Research.” People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. They also suffer from chronic inflammation, the causes of which are still only partially understood. Oxalic acid (oxalate) is so far primarily known for its role in the formation of kidney stones. This molecule is a natural metabolic byproduct of the body, found in…

Praying mantises have fascinated people for centuries. Across different cultures, they have been seen as everything from mystical guides who help lost travelers find their way home to creepy creatures associated with bad luck. Beyond legend, native praying mantises also play an important ecological role as indicators of healthy and biodiverse ecosystems. But now scientists say two Asian praying mantis species pose a growing threat to Europe’s native wildlife. Asian giant praying mantis officially classified as an invasive species New research published in open access Orthoptera Research Journal Two species of praying mantises discovered in Europe have been officially designated.…

Instagram posts tagged with #SexPositivity more often promote objectification, narrow beauty standards, and commercial branding than sexual empowerment, a study has found. sexual roles. Sex positivity is usually understood as a movement that treats sexuality as a healthy and potentially empowering part of life. It emphasizes consent, autonomy, pleasure, respect, sex education, and acceptance of diverse sexual identities and expressions. In this sense, sex positivity is not just about being ‘pro-sex’, it’s also about challenging shame, prejudice, coercion and narrow-minded thinking about sexuality. But as sex-positive words have become more prominent online, some researchers and critics have questioned whether their…

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in collaboration with The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, have discovered a surprising new way to control how heat moves through solid materials. Their findings challenge long-held assumptions about heat transport and could lead to more efficient cooling systems, energy devices, and electronic technologies. Published in PRX EnergyThe study found that applying an electric field to a special ceramic changes the behavior of phonons, the tiny atomic vibrations responsible for transporting heat. When atoms vibrate in the same direction as the electric field (the direction of polarization), those…

An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has shown in animal studies the ability to reverse severe fatty liver disease by restoring gut health. The survey results are clinical research journalsuggest that targeting the connection between the intestine and liver may provide a promising new approach for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). MASH is a severe fatty liver disease that affects approximately 7% of people worldwide. It can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure, but effective treatment options remain limited. The compound under investigation, known as DT-109, is a glycine-based tripeptide. Researchers have found that they…

Dr. Alex Zaboronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, was invited to attend BIO Asia-Taiwan in Taiwan, China from July 15th to 19th. Dr. Zaboronkov will give a keynote address with the following title: How to build a sustainable and long-lived company July 15th at 11:40am in the main forum. Furthermore, I will participate in a panel discussion on July 16th from 11:55 am. AI × Medicine: Reshaping the future of drug discovery Join industry experts to explore the disruptive innovation and transformation that AI is bringing to the pharmaceutical industry. Building a sustainable, long-lived company requires more than a…

Fathers who have experienced childhood trauma often face symptoms of depression while raising young children. Newly published research links this association to a series of events involving stress over not meeting masculine ideals and subsequent difficulty regulating emotions. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Mental health experts regularly study parental depression in mothers during the first year after giving birth. There is increasing evidence that fathers also experience symptoms of depression during the newborn period. These conflicts often persist into the first few years of life, as parents face the unique challenges of raising young…

A second pregnancy changes the brain in a well-known and different way than the first, according to a new study published by Amsterdam UMC. nature communications. Researchers found that each pregnancy leaves a unique imprint on a mother’s brain, building on previous research showing that the first pregnancy reshapes the brain. In a previous study, Elseline Hoekzema and colleagues demonstrated for the first time that pregnancy changes the structure of the human brain. They also showed that pregnancy affects brain function. For this latest study, the research team followed 110 women over time. Some are pregnant with their first child,…

Dressing materials face important limitations. No single product better integrates protection, wear comfort, and efficient antibacterial action. Now, researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, together with collaborators from City University of Hong Kong, Jiangnan University and Zhejiang Polytechnic University, led by Professors Xungai Wang, Shuo Shi, Huiiqun Zhou and Yang Ming, have unveiled a breakthrough bionic wound dressing that bridges the gap between passive coverage and active healing. Why this dressing is important Traditional wound dressings typically force a trade-off between comfort and functionality. Gauze sticks to the wound and causes pain when changing. Foam dressings are expensive. Hydrocolloid dressings…