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TOPLINE: In comatose patients with a suspicion of acute poisoning, opting for a conservative approach by refraining from intubation has a significant clinical advantage concerning the combined outcomes of in-hospital mortality, duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and length of hospital stay. METHODOLOGY: This multicenter randomized trial conducted in 20 emergency departments (EDs) and 1 ICU in France included […]

Reviewed A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 22, entitled, "Chronological aging impacts abundance, function and microRNA content of extracellular vesicles produced by human epidermal keratinocytes." The disturbance of intercellular communication is one of the hallmarks of aging. In their […]

For the first time, scientists have begun to figure out why the disfiguring skin lesions caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis don’t hurt. Researchers analyzed leishmaniasis lesions on mouse skin to detect metabolic signaling pathways that differed from uninfected mice. Results suggested the parasites that cause the disease change pain perception—presumably as a way to delay treatment and promote their own survival. […]

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech and Cornell’s Ithaca campus have demonstrated the use of AI-selected natural images and AI-generated synthetic images as neuroscientific tools for probing the visual processing areas of the brain. The goal is to apply a data-driven approach to understand how vision is organized while potentially removing biases that may arise when looking at responses […]

Prior to the growth, adoption and use of its patient portal, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago had only two entry points for patients looking to receive care – calling the centralized access center or walking into the emergency room. THE PROBLEM There were multiple phone numbers that linked to each of the separate specialties with complex […]

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A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available. The Population Council announced Thursday that Kiara Health of Johannesburg will start making the silicone rings in the next few years, estimating that 1 million could be produced annually. The devices release a drug that […]

A mother whose five-year-old son died after suffering an allergic reaction is spearheading a campaign to make schools safer. Helen Blythe, 36, will attend a Parliamentary debate on the topic on Thursday – as her family prepares to mark the second anniversary of Benedict’s death. The youngster was allergic to milk, eggs, nuts, sesame, soya, chickpeas and kiwi, and had […]

For many people with migraine, it can be difficult to find a treatment that is effective and reliable, and information on how medications compare to one another is lacking. A new study draws data from nearly 300,000 people using a smartphone app to help people make decisions about their medications. The study found that certain migraine medications like triptans, ergots […]