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The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new clinical practice guideline defining the role of biomarkers in monitoring and managing ulcerative colitis (UC). Long-term data remain insufficient to recommend the use of a biomarker-based treat-to-target strategy over endoscopy-based monitoring; however, in many cases, biomarkers should be considered before pursuing endoscopy or treatment adjustments, reported […]

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The compound 7-ethyl-10-hydroxy-camptothecin (SN38) is a broad-spectrum antitumor agent whose applications are greatly limited by its poor solubility. Therefore, irinotecan, the hydrophilic derived prodrug of SN38, has been developed as the commercial formulation Campto® for colorectal cancer. However, only 1% to 0.1% of irinotecan is converted […]

AI is an opportunity, not a threat. The marketers who embrace change will see their capabilities expand faster than they ever thought possible. Marketers who hide or ignore the trends will be left behind. There are two ways to look at this situation. Let’s start with the negative way… The Lost Marketers on the Beach […]

One-eyed, one-horned, flying purple veggie eater Big Fruits and Vegetables is at it again. You notice how they’re always like “Oh, vegetables are good for your health,” and “Eating fruits every day makes you live longer,” but come on. It’s a marketing ploy, leading us astray from our personal savior, McDonald’s. Just look at this […]

A decade-long international study into kidney cancer has shown that doctors can predict the likelihood of a patient’s disease returning by looking at DNA mutations in their tumors. The research, undertaken by a team of 44 researchers at 23 institutions across Europe and Canada, and published today, is the largest to link the genetic changes […]

You’ve probably seen it all over the internet… making waves on just about every social media platform out there. Artificial intelligence, let me rephrase that – CHATGPT3. The monster that has awakened Microsoft to invest $10 billion. But why? Does Microsoft truly believe that AI will change the way we consume information and produce it? […]

Intermittent catheterization every 6 hours in postpartum women with urinary retention may be a better strategy than extended catheterization over 24 hours, a new prospective, randomized, controlled study suggests. Patients who were catheterized every 6 hours took significantly less time to reach full relief than those who were catheterized for at least 24 hours (mean […]

University of Queensland research has found women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age. Lead author Dr Xiaolin Xu, from the UQ School of Public Health, found that having unsatisfying social relationships can be as much of a risk factor for disease […]

Marketing isn’t just for getting new clients. Hiring is more than just filling a role or getting a job done; it’s about building a high-performance team that grows your business. Building your team at work isn’t much different than building a sports team–each player has a specific role, is motivated by different things, and needs […]

A strategy for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) involving just an 8-week treatment regimen — along with close posttreatment monitoring and treatment extension if needed — shows potential as an effective alternative to the standard 24-week regimen. “We found that if we use the strategy of a bedaquiline–linezolid five-drug regimen for 8 weeks and then […]