Global Health Threats

At the 63rd annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) held March 10-14 in Salt Lake City, Utah, NIEHS scientists and staff presented cutting-edge research on artificial intelligence (AI), neurotoxicity testing, harmful algal…

Ciguatera poisoning is the most common non-bacterial seafood-borne illness in the world. More than 50,000 cases are reported annually, but scientists think that the true numbers may be much higher, because the symptoms — vomiting,…

1. IntroductionA hyperspectral image (HSI) is a three-dimensional cube composed of spectral and spatial information. Among them, the spectral information consists of hundreds of continuous narrow bands that record the reflectance values…

1. IntroductionThe T cell engager (TCE), which redirects cytotoxic T cells to kill tumor cells, is emerging as a promising strategy to treat cancer patients, especially those with a low-mutation-burden tumor or a low number of…

1. IntroductionThe incidence of melanoma is rapidly increasing worldwide, and it is one of the most frequent tumors affecting young people. In Italy, it represents the second most frequent tumor in men < 50 years and the third most…

Regional anaesthesia involves the reversible blocking of the conduction of pain stimuli in nerve fibres by injecting local anaesthetic drugs into their vicinity.Local anaesthetics block the sodium channels and cause the inhibition of…

2. Materials and Methods 2.1. Study PopulationThis single-center, retrospective study enrolled all consecutive patients with HF undergoing ICM invasive procedures at Careggi University Hospital from January 2019 to December 2023,…

1. IntroductionHuntington’s disease (HD) presents an enduring challenge within the landscape of neurodegenerative disorders . It is a hereditary disorder characterized by a relentless progression of motor dysfunction, cognitive…

1. IntroductionThe World Health Organization (WHO) considers vaccine hesitancy as one of the top threats to global health . Vaccine hesitancy, defined as a “reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines”,…

H1 cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) culture, macrophage differentiation, co-culture with Huh7 cells, flow cytometry analysis, and immunofluorescence were performed as described previously . The H1 cells (WiCell Research…

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Table of Contents: 2019 MARCH–APRIL No. 427 Previous Next RxNorm April 2019 Release Available. NLM Tech Bull. 2019 Mar-Apr;(427):b9. 2019 April 01 The April 2019 full monthly release of RxNorm is…

1. IntroductionGroundwater represents the major fraction of freshwater and provides about 50% of the potable water supply around the globe . This valuable resource is currently being exploited due to expansive population growth, rapidly…

Our study seems to suggest that HIV+ patients treated with antiretroviral regimens are at greater risk of developing atheromatous plaques compared to HIV-negative subjects. This risk appears higher for longer exposure to ART as an effect…

1. IntroductionGlioblastoma is the most common primary malignant tumor of the central nervous system (CNS), accounting for 48.6% of tumors, with an estimated incidence of 3.23 per 100,000 persons per year . According to the current WHO…

1. IntroductionA stroke is caused by a physiological or physical interruption in brain blood flow, resulting in damage to the functional brain network. It has been cited as the leading cause of physical disability in adults, leading to…

1. IntroductionResistance exercises are commonly used as the primary method for stimulating muscle adaptations and enhancing strength. Although the intensity variable in resistance exercises remains a subject of debate, the literature…

2.1. Aortic ValveAortic valve disease, mainly stenosis and secondly regurgitation, remains the main type of valve disease with the higher incidence . Aortic valve pathologies exhibit a well-established correlation with advanced age and…

1. IntroductionCoronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Since the publication of the first case in Hubei, China, COVID-19 has reached 772 million confirmed cases and caused 6.9 million…

1. IntroductionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected millions of people worldwide and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020.The urgency of a prophylactic vaccine mobilized the world…

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NLM @ MLA - 2019. NLM Tech Bull. 2019 Mar-Apr;(427):e4. The Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association (MLA) will be held May 3-8, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. We invite you to attend the following…

1. IntroductionMedical imaging modalities such as X-ray, CT, and MRI are often used as a non-invasive procedure to obtain physiological data . Frequently, clinicians use these data for the early detection and diagnosis of diseases such…

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 289: Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs14040289 Authors: Bruno…

1. IntroductionCardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. While significant progress has been made in the effective prevention of communicable diseases, particularly infections, and…

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 349: Investigating Dyslexia through Diffusion Tensor Imaging across Ages: A Systematic Review Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci14040349 Authors: Bruce Martins Mariana Yumi Baba Elisa Monteiro…

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 349: Investigating Dyslexia through Diffusion Tensor Imaging across Ages: A Systematic Review Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci14040349 Authors: Bruce Martins Mariana Yumi Baba Elisa Monteiro…

1. IntroductionCancer, a leading cause of mortality globally, presents a complex challenge in medical science, particularly due to its ability to metastasize (spread) to distant organs. The key to understanding and combating this…

1. IntroductionChronic illnesses are pervasive and persistent on a global scale, thus posing significant challenges to public health and, significantly, contributing to over 70% of global mortality . Chronic illnesses encompass a…

1 Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Innsbruck, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria 2 Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine,…

1. IntroductionRetinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is considered a disease of retinal vascular proliferation affecting preterm undergoing oxygen therapy. During phase 1 of ROP, delayed developmental retinal vascularisation occurs, and some…

Cardiovascular diseases are considered the leading cause of death worldwide. Approximately 17.9 million people lose their lives to this set of diseases annually, accounting for 32% of fatalities worldwide . This group of diseases…

1. IntroductionRemdesivir (RDV) is a nucleotide analog prodrug that is intracellularly metabolized into an analog of adenosine triphosphate (RDV-TP) that inhibits viral RNA polymerases . RDV has broad spectrum activity against…

Primary Hyperlipidemia in Adults Altoprev has been shown to reduce Total-C, LDL-C, and TG and increase HDL-C in patients with hyperlipidemia. Near maximal response was observed after four weeks of treatment and the response was…

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Chan J. PubMed Labs Update: Add Citations to the Clipboard. NLM Tech Bull. 2019 Mar-Apr;(427):e5. The Clipboard is now available in PubMed Labs, allowing users to temporarily save and collect selected citations from one or more…

Author ContributionsConceptualization, J.L. and Y.W.; Data curation, J.L.; Formal analysis, Y.J. and C.Y.; Funding acquisition, Y.W.; Investigation, T.W.; Methodology, J.L.; Project administration, C.T. and Y.W.; Resources, S.Y.;…

1. Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is initially characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can be associated with pneumonia and multi-organ damage. The final clinical outcome varies greatly. While some patients may only…

1. IntroductionGastric cancer (GC) remains a leading cause of neoplasm death worldwide, and lymph node spread is a prominent prognostic factor. Currently, D2 lymphadenectomy is considered the standard approach to resectable forms .…

1. IntroductionWork-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most prevalent occupational disease in the world . Millions of European workers were affected by this cause in every employment sector, regardless of the type of work…

Coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) are two clinical conditions that often coexist, sharing the atherosclerotic process as a common pathophysiological mechanism. Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with CAD…

1. IntroductionDespite improved survival rates for coronary artery disease (CAD) in recent years, CAD overall prevalence remains a significant concern . With the growing number of older people, along with rising rates of diabetes and…

1. IntroductionOver the past few decades, we have witnessed a rapid decline in many preventable diseases, including smallpox, measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, rotavirus, and hepatitis-B. While…

1. IntroductionThe Maedi-visna virus (MVV) and caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus (CAEV) belong to small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV), a subgroup of viruses of the family Retroviridae which cause persistent and insidious infections in…

Hutcherson L. My Bibliography Version 3.0. NLM Tech Bull. 2019 Mar-Apr;(427):e6a. My Bibliography is an application developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to help you organize citations to your publications and to…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2018Take Care of Your HeartCOLUMBIA, S.C. - Heart disease is a leading cause of early death and disability in South Carolina. In 2016, heart disease was the second leading cause of death in the…

Healthcare, Vol. 12, Pages 764: Individualized Prediction of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Mexico City Municipality during the First Six Waves of the Pandemic Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare12070764 Authors: Mariel Victorino-Aguilar…