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One of the key hallmarks of Parkinson's disease is the disruption of lipid homeostasis in the brain, which plays a critical role in neuronal membrane integrity and function. Understanding how treadmill training impacts lipid restructuring and its subsequent influence on motor function could provide a basis for developing targeted non-pharmacological interventions for individuals living with early stage of PD. This study aims to investigate the effects of a treadmill training intervention on motor deficits induced by 6-OHDA in rats model of PD.

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Marburg virus (MARV) disease (MVD) is an uncommon yet serious viral hemorrhagic fever that impacts humans and non-human primates. In humans, infection by the MARV is marked by rapid onset, high transmissibility, and elevated mortality rates, presenting considerable obstacles to the development of vaccines and treatments. Bats, particularly , are suspected to be natural hosts of MARV.

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  • Over two decades, initiatives have aimed to enhance STEM undergraduate outcomes, with the inclusive Research Education Community (iREC) emerging as a scalable reform model that supports STEM faculty in implementing course-based research to improve student learning.
  • This study utilized pathway modeling to describe the HHMI Science Education Alliance (SEA) iREC, identifying how faculty engagement leads to sustainable adoption and improvement of new teaching strategies through feedback from over 100 participating faculty members.
  • The findings indicate that iREC fosters a collaborative environment where STEM faculty can share expertise and data, thereby enhancing their teaching practices and contributing to the overall evolution of undergraduate science education.
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Dengue viruses (DENV) are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites and infect millions globally. DENV uses heparan sulfate (HS) for attachment and cell entry by binding the envelope protein to highly sulfated HS on target cells. Therefore, inhibiting the binding between DENV and HS could be a promising strategy for preventing DENV infection.

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is a primary strategy to reduce ASCVD risk. Although statin therapy remains the initial therapy of choice to reduce LDL-C and ASCVD risk, statin intolerance and suboptimal LDL-C lowering response prompts the need for additional non-statin therapies.

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The retracts the article "Thymoquinone and Curcumin Defeat Aging-Associated Oxidative Alterations Induced by D-Galactose in Rats' Brain and Heart" [...

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Cultivating expert thinking skills for experiential pharmacy trainees.

Am J Health Syst Pharm

November 2024

Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Albany, GA, and Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Albany, GA, USA.

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  • AJHP is quickly publishing accepted manuscripts online to speed up the publication process.
  • These manuscripts have already been peer-reviewed and copyedited but aren't the final version yet.
  • The final article will be formatted and proofed by authors before being published later.
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The avian influenza is a serious infection caused by influenza virus that is native to birds. Avian influenza remains a global challenge due to high transmission and mortality rates. The highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 resulted in significant outbreaks and deaths globally since the late 1800s.

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People living with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience complications indicative of an accelerated aging phenotype typified by early decline in physical function and increased risk for age-related conditions. Cellular senescence, measured by expression of p16 in peripheral T-lymphocytes, is recognized as one of the underlying contributors to organismal aging. To examine if cellular senescence is increased in SCD patients, we cross-sectionally measured and compared expression of p16 mRNA in peripheral blood T lymphocytes in 18 adolescents and young adults with SCD to 27 similarly aged individuals without SCD.

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Objectives: This large database analysis aims to describe the incidence, timeline, and risk factors for viral and fungal infections after chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.

Methods: We queried a global research network database, TriNetX, for patients who received CAR T-cell therapy, who were identified and followed for the development of viral and fungal infections. Baseline demographic, oncologic history, laboratory data and medication histories were collected.

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  • The journal has decided to retract the article titled "Nanonutraceuticals: Anti-Cancer Activity and Improved Safety of Chemotherapy by Costunolide and Its Nanoformulation against Colon and Breast Cancer".
  • The retraction indicates that there may have been issues with the research or methodology presented in the article.
  • This action highlights the importance of scientific integrity and the peer review process in publishing accurate and reliable research.
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  • Recent advancements in aging research and drug discovery connect basic research with clinical applications, aiming to promote healthy longevity in humans.* -
  • The Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting in 2023 highlighted key areas such as AI, biomarkers, geroscience, and clinical trials focused on enhancing healthspan.* -
  • The meeting emphasized the importance of combining generative AI with innovative biological technologies to tackle age-related diseases and extend healthy lifespans.*
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  • The SENZA-PDN study looked at a special treatment called 10-kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to help people with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN).
  • After 24 months, those who received this treatment felt a lot less pain and improved their quality of life.
  • Most participants were really happy with the treatment, making it clear that 10-kHz SCS is a helpful option for managing PDN.
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  • * Recent efforts to stop smoking haven't been put into action yet, and it’s important to see what could happen if smoking rates stay the same or improve.
  • * Researchers used models to predict health outcomes by 2050 based on different scenarios of smoking rates, showing that cutting smoking could greatly improve health and life expectancy.
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The Influence of State Restrictions on Opioid Prescribing: 2006-2018.

J Public Health Manag Pract

January 2025

Author Affiliations: Department of Pharmacy Practice, Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Johnson City, New York (Dr Cosler, Ms Midence, and Drs Hayes, Gondeck, and Moy); Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Harpur College, Binghamton University, Vestal, New York (Dr Mei-Hsiu); and Albany Medical Health System, Albany, New York (Hogan).

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  • The study investigates how opioid prescribing patterns change over time in response to state-level opioid restrictions from 2006 to 2018 using Poisson regression analysis.
  • It finds that opioid prescriptions peaked in 2012 and that states with restrictions show statistically significant decreases in prescribing rates compared to those without restrictions.
  • The results indicate that while restrictions do lead to reduced opioid prescriptions, noticeable changes may take several years to become apparent after the restrictions are imposed.
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  • Researchers studied strokes from 1990 to 2021 to understand how many people get them and how they are affected around the world.
  • In 2021, strokes caused about 7.3 million deaths and were a major cause of health problems, especially in specific regions like Southeast Asia and Oceania.
  • There are differences in stroke risks based on where people live and their age, and some areas actually saw more strokes happening since 2015.
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Background: Depression is the most diagnosed mental health condition among people living with HIV. Collaborative care is an effective intervention for depression, typically delivered in primary care settings. The HIV Translating Initiatives for Depression into Effective Solutions (HITIDES) clinical intervention involves a depression care team housed off-site that supports depression care delivery by HIV care providers.

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  • A study compared the effectiveness of ceftolozane/tazobactam and ceftazidime/avibactam in non-COVID-19 hospitalized patients with multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia, using data from 2016 to 2022.
  • Of the 197 patients analyzed, those treated with ceftolozane/tazobactam had lower recurrence rates of pneumonia, fewer hospital readmissions, and a higher likelihood of being discharged home compared to those on ceftazidime/avibactam.
  • Additionally, ceftolozane/tazobactam resulted in significantly lower antibiotic costs, suggesting it may be the more favorable
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  • Pancreatic cancer (PC) has a high mortality rate and poor prognosis despite treatment advances, highlighting the need for effective biomarkers.
  • This study used bioinformatic analyses to identify the histone lysine demethylases (KDMs) as potential therapeutic targets, finding that higher levels of KDM1A, KDM5A, and KDM5B correlated with improved patient survival.
  • Additionally, these KDMs were linked to immune cell infiltration and various cellular pathways, indicating their potential as biomarkers and targets for developing new treatment strategies against this aggressive disease.
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The recA gene, encoding Recombinase A (RecA) is one of three Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) genes encoding an in-frame intervening protein sequence (intein) that must splice out of precursor host protein to produce functional protein. Ongoing debate about whether inteins function solely as selfish genetic elements or benefit their host cells requires understanding of interplay between inteins and their hosts. We measured environmental effects on native RecA intein splicing within Mtb using a combination of western blots and promoter reporter assays.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic inflammatory disease accompanied by joint pain, bone degradation, and synovial inflammation. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β play key roles in chronic inflammation, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)3 is the first enzyme released by chondrocytes and synovial cells that promotes MMPs' degrading cartilage matrix (including collage II and aggrecan) function. Using an anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) rat model, GKD7 has shown anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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  • - Treatment of serious infections caused by resistant Gram-negative bacteria is challenging, prompting the use of combination therapies, particularly with IV fosfomycin.
  • - Preclinical and clinical studies show that combining IV fosfomycin with β-lactams, polymyxins, or aminoglycosides can produce effective results, matching or exceeding traditional combinations in effectiveness.
  • - Clinical success rates for fosfomycin combinations are comparable to existing treatments, especially in cases of pneumonia or bacteraemia due to resistant strains like Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, suggesting it as a valuable alternative treatment option.
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Background: Frailty is often more predictive of disease and mortality compared with chronological age. This study determined the impact of frailty on Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) risk and outcomes in a national veteran population.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of CDI and control veteran inpatients and outpatients from fiscal year 2003 to 2018.

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