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Autologous platelet transfusion 24 or 48 hours after ticagrelor-mediated platelet inhibition has minimal effect

Platelet Transfusion Has Minimal Effect for Reversing Ticagrelor

Platelet transfusion 48 hours after clopidogrel has small reversing effect post-transfusion
Roughly one in every five American health care workers do not receive the annual influenza vaccination

CDC: Too Many Health Care Workers Not Getting Flu Vaccine

Vaccination protects both workers and patients
Total body irradiation alters intracellular signaling and epigenetic pathways regulating cell proliferation and differentiation of skeletal muscle and adipose progenitor cells

Radiation Effect on Epigenetic Modifiers May Up Metabolic Risk

Insulin signaling chronically disrupted in skeletal muscle, adipose progenitor cells from irradiated mice
Researchers have developed a method to measure the limit to which human skin can be stretched

Findings May Help Optimize Tissue Expansion Procedures

Elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and mechanical toughness vary with relative ambient humidity
Regular physical activity won't lower the risk of multiple sclerosis in women

Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women

Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms
The vaccine against human papillomavirus infection appears even more effective than previously believed

More Evidence HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer

Protection appears to occur even when only one or two of the recommended doses are given
Specific immunoglobulin E to the 2 S albumin from cashew

IgE to Ana o 3 Can Identify Cashew Allergy in Children

IgE to Ana o 3 discriminates between allergic and tolerant children better than cashew-specific IgE
Wary of the stigma of a mental health diagnosis and its toll on their careers

Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues

Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
The number of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases is expected to increase through 2030

Number of COPD Cases Expected to Increase Through 2030

Expected increase of >150 percent; anticipated increase of 185 percent in burden of inpatient care
Diluted Manuka honey can prevent early biofilm formation

Manuka Honey Prevents Early Biofilm Formation

Honey provides a dose-dependent reduction in biofilm formation in mixed cultures