Publications by authors named "K P Blanchard"

Molnupiravir is registered or authorized in several countries as a 5-d oral coronavirus disease 2019 treatment for adults. Molnupiravir is a prodrug of the antiviral ribonucleoside β-D-N4-hydroxycytidine (NHC) that distributes into cells, where it is phosphorylated to its pharmacologically active ribonucleoside triphosphate (NHC-TP) form. NHC-TP incorporates into severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA by the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, resulting in an accumulation of errors in the viral genome, leading to inhibition of viral replication and loss of infectivity.

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Unlabelled: The efficacy of prebiotics and probiotics (synbiotics when combined) to improve symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has shown considerable inter-study variation, likely due to the complex, heterogeneous nature of the disorder and its associated behavioral, developmental, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Here, we present a precision synbiotic supplementation study in 296 children and adults diagnosed with ASD versus 123 age-matched neurotypical controls. One hundred seventy ASD participants completed the study.

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Article Synopsis
  • The purpose of documenting patient care goals is to share their wishes with other doctors and nurses.* -
  • This study looked at conversations about care goals led by nurses and social workers and checked how well they were recorded in medical files.* -
  • Most conversations covered all important topics, but some parts, like understanding the illness and planning for the end of life, were not fully documented in many cases.*
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Objectives: Miscarriage is a common occurrence; yet individuals often have negative experiences when receiving miscarriage care, signaling a gap in the quality of miscarriage care. We explore the literature on individuals' experiences with miscarriage care across a variety of dimensions and assess how these experiences align with practice recommendations.

Study Design: We conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed studies in PubMed published in English through April 30, 2022, and focused on individuals' experiences with miscarriage care in healthcare settings and on practice recommendations for providing care in a variety of countries.

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