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Arrayjet, a leading provider of inkjet liquid-handling solutions, today announced that it has partnered with Chemspace, the largest online catalogue of small molecules and biologics, to augment and streamline the Company’s small molecule microarray (SMM) service offering. Chemspace’s curated and deeply annotated compound libraries are now accessible through Arrayjet’s SMM CRO / CMO services for assay development, contract screening and […]
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TOPLINE: Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and older individuals appear to have the greatest burden of vitiligo in the United States. METHODOLOGY: The burden of vitiligo in the United States is poorly understood. To investigate the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed vitiligo in the United States, the researchers used a 15% random sample of electronic medical records from the IBM Explorys database. […]
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Rural and small-town physicians serve a vital role in their communities, where approximately 20% of the US population live. However, only 11% of physicians practice in these regions, according to a report by the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Medscape discussed low reimbursements, difficulties recruiting talent, and limited access to resources in Part I of this series. […]
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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are enjoying their summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth: Florence, Italy! The Buffy The Vampire Slayer star shared rare photos of her and Prinze’s kids on the trip, and it looks like a blast. “Siamo arrivati (let the Prinze family Italian adventure begin) #florence,” Gellar captioned a selfie on Instagram […]
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In an article published in the Health Promotion International Journal, researchers reviewed how waiting areas of primary care or outpatient health services can improve health literacy among consumers attending appointments. Study: Do health service waiting areas contribute to the health literacy of consumers? A scoping review. Image Credit: Medical-R/Shutterstock.com Background The level of ability an individual has to obtain, process, and comprehend fundamental health […]
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Richard Lindsay, 76, discovered he had the disease in 2021, but his son Paul, 49, recalls noticing changes in his father’s memory, concentration levels, and behaviour more than two decades ago. Paul vividly remembers how his father, previously known for his frugality, began attempting to give away money and sought “deep conversations” with family members. These early signs were brushed […]
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Reviewers’ Notes The Safety Sensescaping project, funded by WorkSafe's WorkWell Mental Health Improvement Fund, is part of Peninsula Health's Thriving in Health program, which aims to create safe and mentally healthy environments for healthcare workers to thrive in. Project lead and RMIT Senior Lecturer Dr Olivier Cotsaftis worked with doctors, nurses and non-clinicians at Peninsula Health for three years to […]
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What is heatstroke? What does heatstroke look like? Is there a visible warning before ‘feeling hot’ escalates to heatstroke? Dry and/or flushed skin Faster breathing than normal Headache Dizziness Confusion Odd behaviors (e.g., saying weird things that don’t make sense; being unusually combative) Slurred speech Cramps Nausea Vomiting Is heatstroke different in children than it is in adults? Where does […]
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AMBOISE, France — Beyond being a gifted painter, a skilled inventor, and a talented engineer, Leonardo da Vinci was also an avid researcher with an insatiable curiosity who sought to unravel all the mysteries of the human body. In an exhibition this summer, visitors are invited to learn about this brilliant pioneer of anatomy and discover the origin of modern […]
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Listen, there are moments of really, really wanting to eat certain foods (like peanut butter cups during PMS — my kryptonite), but there’s no craving like a pregnancy craving. When you chat with any people who are pregnant, and you’re guaranteed to hear at least one story about feeling nauseous on almost everything but eating the same thing every day […]
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