Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Measurement of women's breast cancer risk
Breast cancer screening adjusted to each woman's risk seems attractive for many reasons, but an important prerequisite is - of course - that the risk measurement is valid. That is what we set out to test in the recent publication in British Journal of Cancer.
Impact of nutrition counseling on dietary improvements, glycemic control, and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus
Pregestational diabetes increases risks for both mother and infant. This study analyzed medical charts to evaluate how individualized nutrition counseling improved diet quality, glycemic control, and neonatal outcomes in women with pregestational diabetes.
cfDNA dynamics decipher mechanism of action of Ibrutinib in patients with MCL
We investigated cfDNA dynamics prior to and during induction treatment of patients with MCL treated within the TRIANGLE trial and showed an early and superior disease clearance when treated with Ibrutinib and hints toward improved disease clearance in lymph nodes than using chemotherapy
The triple burden: Essential medicine availability, price, and affordability across Ethiopian health facilities
Access to essential medicines is a fundamental human right recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and a key component of achieving universal health coverage.
Could Lung Drugs Help Protect Vision?
Exploring the link between prostacyclin analogues and age-related macular degeneration using real-world data
From Needles to Pills: The New Era of Weight-Loss Medicine
For years, people struggling with obesity have dreamed of a simple pill that could deliver real, lasting weight loss — without injections, surgery, or extreme diets.
That dream just came much closer to reality..
