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Personalized neoantigen vaccines as early intervention in untreated patients...

Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) is an incurable low-grade lymphoma with no standard therapy. Nine asymptomatic patients treated with a first-in-human, neoantigen DNA vaccine experienced no dose...

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Delayed definitive management of localized prostate cancer: what do we know?

Delays in the work-up and definitive management of patients with prostate cancer are common, with logistics of additional work-up after initial prostate biopsy, specialist referrals, and psychological...

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Clinical efficacy of two vertical soft tissue augmentation techniques for...

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of two techniques-acellular dermal matrix (ADM) grafting and tenting technique (TT)-for soft tissue height (STH) augmentation simultaneous to implant placement...

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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the distribution of fat...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the lifestyle and dietary habits of societies worldwide. The aim of the study was to assess changes in the distribution of fat tissue and skinfold...

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The effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in hematologic cancer...

The mediating role of hope in the effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in elderly haematologic cancer patients in Turkey was investigated in the present study.The study was conducted in...

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3D surface defect map for assessing buccolingual profile of single tooth gaps...

A new, non-invasive approach suggests using single intraoral optical scanning to analyze the ridge profile of single-tooth gaps following alveolar ridge preservation in the absence of a baseline scan....

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‘We are in control of this thing, and we know what to do now’: Pilot and...

We piloted the delivery of a prototype couples-focused intervention, ‘Diabetes Together’ with 14 people living with diabetes (PLWD) and their partners, in Cape Town, South Africa in 2022. We aimed to:...

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Optimal modalities and doses of mind-body exercise for depressive symptoms in...

The relative efficacy of various mind-body exercises in the treatment of depressive symptoms remains uncertain. We examined the optimal modalities (Tai Chi, qigong, yoga) and dose of mind-body exercise...

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The ethics of enhancement among image and performance enhancing drug coaches.

This research examines image and performance-enhancing drug (IPED) use, specifically focusing on the emerging role of IPED coaches. Situating drug use within broader assemblage theory, we investigated...

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Advancing the treatment of anxiety disorders in transition-age youth: a...

The real-world effectiveness of exposure-based therapies for youth depends on the willingness and ability of young people to tolerate confronting their fears, which can be experienced as highly...

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Quality of life in older adults with mood states associated with bipolar...

To investigate: (i) whether mood states associated with bipolar disorder are associated with poorer quality of life in older adults, and (ii) what are some of the predictors of quality of life in older...

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Comparing the effect of FUAS and myomectomy on the elasticity of myometrium...

Focused ultrasound ablation surgery (FUAS) has been widely employed to treat patients with uterine fibroid (UF). This study aimed to estimate myometrial stiffness changes in patients who received FUAS...

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How Clinicians Can Address Factors Influencing Exercise Capacity in COPD

A recent review outlines the factors influencing activity and exercise capacity in COPD, and offers clinicians practical recommendations for improved care. A recent review published online in Breathe...

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BoNT-A Does Not Affect Gross Energy Cost of Walking in Cerebral Palsy

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For children with cerebral palsy (CP), a single injection of botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) into the calf muscles does not affect the gross energy cost of...

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Reduction in Drug-Related Overdoses Associated With Unemployment Insurance

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Unemployment insurance (UI), operationalized as the weekly benefit allowance (WBA) replacement rate, is associated with a lower risk for drug-related overdose,...

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Dupilumab Maintains Its Effectiveness Up to Five Years in Patients With Eczema

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), dupilumab maintains its clinical effectiveness up to five years and is discontinued by 23.8 percent of patients,...

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Cannabis-Related Disorder Linked to Risk for Head and Neck Cancer

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis-related disorder is associated with an increased rate of head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a study published online Aug. 8 in JAMA...

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Gene Expression Signature Predicts Immune-Related Adverse Events in Melanoma...

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A gene expression signature in peripheral CD4+ T-cells can predict severe immune-related adverse events (irAEs) among melanoma patients treated with...

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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most strongly associated with serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs), according to a study published...

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Posterior Surgery Noninferior to Anterior for Cervical Radiculopathy

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with cervical radiculopathy, posterior surgery is noninferior to anterior surgery with respect to success rate and reduction in arm pain, according...

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