Publications by authors named "M E Bromberg"

Influencers are content creators who post online about their lives and can amass a significant following. Influencers can be dangerous by negatively affecting their followers' body image and marketing products in a deceptive way. The limited academic writings which consider influencer regulation note an incongruency between influencer conduct and the corresponding regulatory system.

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Introduction/aims: Glucocorticoid (GC)-related adverse reactions and risks are commonly seen during the treatment of immune-mediated and inflammatory neuromuscular disorders. There is wide variation in the management of associated complications. The aim of this study is to develop international consensus guidance on the management of GC-related complications in neuromuscular disorders.

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  • ALSUntangled examines alternative treatments for ALS, focusing on psilocybin, a psychedelic compound from mushrooms.
  • Psilocybin may theoretically help slow ALS due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and influence neurogenesis and inflammation, but there's no existing research specifically on its effects in ALS patients.
  • Due to potential risks of psychological side effects and lack of supporting evidence, the use of psilocybin for ALS progression is not currently endorsed.
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Objectives: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly prevalent among adolescents globally, particularly in Israel. This study aimed to evaluate associations between ADHD and engagement in risky/unhealthy behaviours among adolescents.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

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  • Research shows a correlation between the gut microbiome and the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy, specifically for CAR T cell patients.
  • The study identifies pentanoate, a metabolite from commensal bacteria, as a key factor that enhances patient survival by improving CAR T cell performance in challenging tumor environments.
  • Findings suggest that incorporating microbial metabolites like pentanoate into CAR T cell manufacturing can exploit metabolic pathways and epigenetic changes to enhance treatment outcomes.
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