Monthly Archives: September 2023

Incorporation of Shared Decision-Making in International Cardiovascular Guidelines

Key Points Question  Is shared decision-making (SDM) integrated into cardiovascular guideline recommendations on pharmacotherapy? Findings  This cross-sectional study of 65 guidelines (2655 pharmacotherapy recommendations) published from 2012 to 2022 found that 6% of recommendations incorporated SDM in some form. The proportion of pharmacotherapy recommendations incorporating SDM was comparable across societies, with no trend for change […]

Effects of localization of uterine adenomyosis on clinical features and pregnancy outcome

Abstract The purpose of this study was to implore the association among clinical features, long-term fertility outcomes and the anatomical location of adenomyosis identified by ultrasound. We collected data of non-pregnant patients between 20 and 40 years old who had undergone surgical exploration for benign gynecological conditions at our institution between January 2010 and December […]

First report of bovine viral diarrhea virus subgenotypes 1d and 1e in southern Chile

From the 24 antigenically positive serum samples, 12 amplicons were obtained for sequencing procedures. The low recovery of amplicons is probably due to RNA degradation consecutive to the delay between the first analysis of the samples and the reception of them in our laboratories, what led to repeated frozen-thaw cycles [28]. According to the BLAST […]

FDA: Avoid Wegovy, Ozempic During Pregnancy

The surge in the popularity of Wegovy as a weight loss drug has swept across the U.S., but one part of the population should steer clear: women who are pregnant and those wanting to become pregnant. Semaglutide medicines such as Wegovy and Ozempic could cause birth defects, low birth weight and miscarriage, according to the […]

Anorexia Nervosa Market to Propel by 2032, Predicts DelveInsight | Key Companies – Amgen, COMPASS Pathways, Homeostasis, Benuvia, Artelo Biosciences, RaQualia, Receptor Life Sciences, Pfizer

New York, USA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anorexia Nervosa Market to Propel by 2032, Predicts DelveInsight | Key Companies – Amgen, COMPASS Pathways, Homeostasis, Benuvia, Artelo Biosciences, RaQualia, Receptor Life Sciences, Pfizer The overall anorexia nervosa market is expected to boost due to rising prevalence cases over the globe and thus the surge […]

Secondary-type mutations do not impact outcome in NPM1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia – implications for the European leukemia net risk classification

To the Editor: In 2022, the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) risk classification for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) was updated for the second time [1]. Since the first edition in 2010 (ref. [2]), it has become one of the most commonly used systems to assess the prognosis of AML patients and to guide therapeutic decisions. A major […]

Investigation of AYA Ph- ALL Outcomes With Pediatric-Inspired Regimens Needed

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia cancer cell in blood flow © LASZLO – stock.adobe.com Different results were noted in adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) when comparing the use of pediatric-inspired protocols (PIPs) with adult chemotherapy regimens, according to results of a retrospective analysis presented during the Society […]

New Resource from National Comprehensive Cancer Network Breaks the Silence on Common but Lesser-Known Cause of Cancer Deaths

Newswise — PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [September 7, 2023] — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®) today announced the publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). Research shows that people with cancer are nine times more likely to experience blood clots […]

Developmental enamel defects and dental anomalies of number and size in children with growth hormone deficiency

Abstract Growth hormone is meaningfully involved in the processes of tooth cells differentiation and tissue formation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of dental anomalies: microdontia, macrodontia, hypodontia and developmental defects of enamel (DDE) amongst a group of isolated growth hormone deficient (GHD) patients and healthy children. This cross-sectional study was […]