Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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A pilot study on screening for gestational/congenital toxoplasmosis of pregnant women at delivery in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
This prospective study measured the overall incidence of congenital Toxoplasmosis, both patent and ‘silent’ infection, among pregnant women in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Surviving a Pandemic Without a Local Health Department
We found that counties in Pennsylvania without a local health department had poorer health outcomes compared to counties with a local health department. Policy changes are needed in Pennsylvania to establish and maintain a local health department in every community.
Plasminogen activator inhibitor-2 and impaired fibrinolysis in pregnancy and sickle cell anemia
This is the first study that aimed to determine antigen levels in plasma and genotypes of PAI-2 in pregnant and non-pregnant homozygous sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients.
Heavy metal contamination in urban roadside vegetables: origins, exposure pathways, and health implications
Did you know vegetables grown along urban highways can accumulate heavy metals like lead and cadmium from vehicle emissions? My latest review article dives into the alarming health risks and solutions to this hidden issue.
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trials to Advance Medicine
Breakthroughs to advance human health require clinical trials that include communities less engaged in research and development of potentially lifesaving medical interventions. To address this, a coalition created the Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development Site Maturity Assessment Model.
Lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: what do we know?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, multisystemic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects joints but also presents significant extra-articular manifestations, with a particular emphasis on pulmonary involvement ranging from asymptomatic patients to patients with severe lung disease.
World AIDS Day 2024: Multi-level perspectives on factors that impact hypertension screening, treatment, and management among people with HIV in South Africa
Most people with HIV live in low- and middle-income countries, where less than half with high blood pressure are diagnosed, and many go untreated. Understanding the barriers and facilitators to hypertension care in these settings can help create strategies to integrate hypertension and HIV care.
Does the Use of Mobile Phone Affect Male Fertility?
The rapid advancement and ubiquitous adoption of mobile phones, laptops, and wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and 5G have undeniably transformed our daily lives and communication methods.
