Background: Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to increase in the United States. Despite evidence of the effectiveness of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) to prevent STIs, little is known about providers' attitudes and willingness to implement Doxy-PEP.
Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 575 clinical providers in New York State in September 2022.
The internalization of N6.2 extracellular vesicles (EVs) by cells results in a significant induction of the 2',5'-oligoadenylate synthetase (OAS) pathway. It also induces expression of and .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTidal marshes are coastal systems that provide valuable ecosystem services, highlighting coastal protection and carbon burial. For centuries, these dynamic ecosystems have kept pace with sea level rise through organic and mineral matter accumulation. In the current situation of accelerated sea-level rise and changes in suspended sediment concentrations, the evolution of these systems has gained special attention across scientific fields.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Structured faculty development programs focused on integrating health equity into medical education curricula remain limited.
Aim: To describe an interdisciplinary faculty development program grounded in adult learning theory and to assess its impact on participants' professional growth.
Setting And Participants: Twenty-one faculty members across six academic-affiliated health systems.
Aim: Our objective was to determine the factors associated with the successful maturation of arteriovenous fistulas during hemodialysis.
Material And Methods: This prospective study included patients treated with hemodialysis and predialysis patients. Clinical, biochemical, sociodemographic, vascular ultrasound mapping, flow-mediated dilatation, and surgical factors were analyzed.