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Study Reveals Mechanisms of Platelet FXIII-A Retention During Activation

A new study has revealed insights into the behaviour of platelet factor XIII-A, a major cytoplasmic protein, during platelet activation.

Exposure to Lead and Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Autistic-like Behaviours

Lead exposure during pregnancy is associated with increased autistic-like behaviours in children, and this relationship may be mitigated by higher gestational folate levels supplementation.

E. coli Outbreak in 6 States: CDC Latest

The CDC has issued a health alert linking a multistate Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; the outbreak has spanned six states, with one death and numerous hospitalizations reported.

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CDC panel backs expanded use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults

Pfizer and Merck’s pneumococcal vaccines have been recommended for adults aged 50 and over in the US, potentially opening up a new market.

Study Identifies Genetic Marker for Severe Ulcerative Colitis

A Danish genome-wide association study has identified a genetic marker linked to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with increasing incidence.

Frailty Predicts Severe Infections in Older Adults with Vasculitis

New research has demonstrated that frailty, a measure of biological age, predicts severe infections in older adults with incident antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.

Study Shows Ozempic Reduced Opioid Overdose By 40%

Prescribed drugs for diabetes may also reduce the risk of opioid overdoses and alcohol intoxication in patients struggling with addiction according to the results of a new study.

Home Versus Office Phototherapy for Psoriasis Care

Home-based narrowband UV-B phototherapy for plaque or guttate psoriasis is just as effective as office-based treatment according to a recent randomised clinical trial.

Paternal Hepatitis B Virus Increases Risk of Congenital Heart Disease in Offspring

Researchers have revealed that a previous paternal hepatitis B virus infection before conception is associated with an increased risk of congenital heart diseases in offspring.

Interview: Samuel Seidu

The main findings of the paper revealed that Black patients were underrepresented in clinical trials, particularly with respect to the newer diabetes therapies, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.