A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received
Researchers identify potential therapeutic target to prevent neurodegeneration after a stroke
Researchers with the Peter O Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern have identified a new protein implicated in cell death that provides a potential therapeutic target that could prevent or delay the progress of neurodegenerative diseases following a stroke.
Scientists from the departments of pathology, neurology, biochemistry, and pharmacology at UTSW have identified and named AIF3, an alternate form of the apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF), a protein that is critical for maintaining normal mitochondrial function. Once released from mitochondria, AIF triggers processes that induce a type of programmed cell death.
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A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests that over-the-counter antibiotic medications might actually slow, rather than enhance, the healing of cuts, scrapes and other minor skin lacerations. Credit: Public domain image
When you get a cut, scrape or other minor skin laceration, doctors recommend that you take measures to ensure that the wound doesn’t get infected and heals properly. Many people opt to use over-the-counter medications, such as topical antibiotic ointments and liquids, to aid the repair process – and as commonly believed, promote healthy skin healing.
Aiming to put this theory to the test, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers recently examined whether or not skin regeneration is affected when topical ointments are introduced to a wound site.
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Physicians should be aware that “how” they discuss deprescribing (stopping or reducing) medications with their older adult patients is just as important as “what” they say, according to a Johns Hopkins Medicine study. Credit: Public domain image adapted by M.E. Newman, Johns Hopkins Medicine
When an older patient no longer needs a medication or requires less dosage, doctors may consider “deprescribing” the medicine. Deprescribing enables clinicians to stop or reduce medications that are no longer beneficial or may even be harmful for a patient.
However, getting people to change their habits – especially the regimens for taking medications – may require doctors and other health care providers to think carefully about how they communicate deprescribing.
Private Florida school won’t employ vaccinated teachers; founder cited false claims about the vaccines
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A security guard walks the perimeter of the Centner Academy, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Miami. The private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centner Academy sent parents a letter Monday informing them of a new policy against employing anyone who has had the shots. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)AP
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MIAMI (AP) A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.