Monthly Archives: July 2023

Cancer and neoplasms

The contribution of morbidity and unemployment for the reduced labor market participation of individuals with neurofibromatosis 1 in Finland

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18
Jul

Abstract Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is a multisystem disorder associated with, for example, a high risk for cancer, a variety of behavioral and cognitive deficits, low educational attainment and decreased income. We now examined the labor market participation of individuals with NF1. We analyzed the numbers of days of work, unemployment, and sickness allowance among 742 […]

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Cardiovascular

Gender disparities in altmetric attention scores for cardiovascular research

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17
Jul

Analysis of the association between Altmetric scores and the gender of first and last authors of articles published in top cardiovascular research journals shows that women receive on average less attention for their work. Gender diversity at the workplace improves innovation, productivity, and profitability. In the life sciences, gender diversity ultimately benefits research and patient […]

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Infection

Can Antimicrobial Technology Address Healthcare Infections?

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IDTechEx Discusses Applications of Antimicrobial Technology in Addressing Healthcare Infections Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), also known as hospital-acquired infections, are a major problem healthcare systems face worldwide. Each year, millions of patients contract infectious diseases while in hospital. These HAIs not only lengthen hospital stays and utilize resources such as hospital beds but also have deadly […]

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Infection

First for Women: Are sinus infections contagious? Top MDs answer this surprisingly tricky question

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17
Jul

 “The bacteria that cause sinus infections typically live in people’s noses,” Sedaghat says. Also, if a sinus infection is a result of an upper respiratory infection and the symptoms persist beyond 10 days, it’s probably a bacterial infection and not contagious, he adds. Another possible sign of a bacterial sinus infection: If symptoms of an […]

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Congenital disorders

Integrated Analysis of Copy Number Variation-Associated lncRNAs Identifies Candidates Contributing to the Etiologies of Congenital Kidney Anomalies

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17
Jul

Abstract Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are disorders resulting from defects in the development of the kidneys and their outflow tract. Copy number variations (CNVs) have been identified as important genetic variations leading to CAKUT, whereas most CAKUT-associated CNVs cannot be attributed to a specific pathogenic gene. Here we construct coexpression […]

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Cardiovascular

Professor and Chair of Cardiovascular Research Job at UNSW in Liverpool, Australia

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17
Jul

Employment Type: Full – time, Continuing Professorial appointment (Chair position, 7-year appointment) Remuneration: Attractive renumeration, generous employer’s contribution to superannuation Location: UNSW South West Sydney Clinical Campus, Liverpool NSW Why this opportunity matters: This is a newly created opportunity for a visionary leader in the field of cardiovascular research to lead a transformative cardiovascular research […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Certain cancer survivors far more likely to die of noncancer-related causes

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17
Jul

July 17, 2023 3 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Dinan reports grants from NCI outside the submitted work. Please see the study for all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

EXCEED-ET Investigates an Alternative Option for Disease Modification in Essential Thrombocytopenia

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16
Jul

Lucia Masarova, MD, PhD An overperforming JAK-STAT pathway, including the presence of JAK2, CALR, and MPL gene mutations leads to high platelet count in patients with essential thrombocytopenia (ET).1 Safe and potent therapies are needed for these populations, especially for those requiring cytoreduction, regardless of their prior exposure to hydroxyurea and/or anagrelide, according to Lucia […]

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