A team of researchers evaluated whether it would be cost-effective to combine several medications into a single ‘cardiovascular polypill’ for…
Mortality rates in Ebola survivors after hospital discharge could be five times higher compared with the general population
In the first year after hospital discharge, mortality in Ebola survivors was five times higher than would be expected in…
Snack tax may be more effective than a sugary drink tax to tackle obesity
Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing…
Genetic regions associated with left-handedness identified
New research identifies regions of the genome associated with left-handedness in the general population and links their effects with brain…
How to Get TB Patients to Take Their Pills? Persistent Texting and a ‘Winners Circle’
The drug regimens can be grueling, and patients often quit taking their medications. But turning it into a cellphone competition…
Genome mining reveals novel production pathway for promising malaria treatment
Researchers are exploring the relationship between microbial natural products and the gene clusters that enable their production. By learning to…
Negotiation: A three-step solution to affordable prescription drugs
Criteria are offered to negotiate drug prices and prioritize specific drugs for maximum savings. These criteria provide cost savings and…
Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer
An oncogene, UPS21, has been confirmed as a frequently amplified gene in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common and often…
A tech intervention to tame tuberculosis
Researchers have tested a mobile digital tool that can help tuberculosis patients comply with their treatment programs.
Aligning Medical Student Curriculum with Practice Quality Goals: Impacts on Quality Metrics and Practice Capacity for Students
The practice of medicine occurs primarily in the ambulatory environment1 where providers have many competing demands, including health record documentation…