November 2, 2023

Recent research suggests that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may have a higher risk of developing dementia. A recent cohort study emphasizes the need for clinicians to monitor symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in older patients. Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is found to be associated with an increased risk of dementia. Dementia occurred in a larger percentage...

Atopic dermatitis in school-aged children may significantly increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, as shown in a recent study. Identifying the associated risk factors could aid clinicians in implementing timely interventions. A significant percentage (11.25%) of school-aged children with atopic dermatitis also displayed symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sleep disorders and elevated levels of...

The place of care—whether a hospital or a doctor’s office—may have a profound impact on the quality and type of breast cancer care, as well as the reported side effects. One study reports disparities in breast cancer treatments and side effects between African American and White women. White women experience breast cancer more frequently, but...

Clinical disparities are apparent in aggressive triple-negative breast cancer based on age and ethnicity. A recent study identifies unique epigenetic differences in triple-negative breast cancer tumors among younger African American women, suggesting potential clinical implications for diagnostics and treatment approaches. Younger African American women with triple-negative breast cancer exhibit distinct DNA methylation profiles. The unique...

Research reveals potential biological factors contributing to racial disparities in breast cancer mortality rates. MicroRNA-510-5p’s interaction with the scaffolding protein caveolin-1, specifically, could drive aggressive tumor growth and highlight potential reasons behind racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes. miR-510-5p’s regulation of caveolin-1 in fibroblasts potentially fuels aggressive tumor growth. Black women with breast cancer show...

This case–control study conducted in Brazil strived to identify the factors linked to antiretroviral therapy abandonment among adolescents and young individuals living with HIV/AIDS during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late 2019, the city of Wuhan, China, witnessed the initial transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2, now commonly known as...

In a study published by the National Library of Medicine, it was found that rapid diagnosis of HIV is crucial for halting transmission from acutely infected individuals.  In the world of HIV prevention, identifying and understanding acute or early HIV infection (AEHI) is crucial for interrupting transmission chains. Knowledge about secondary infections resulting from individuals...

This study investigates the intricate relationship between HIV infection and mpox, a critical area where existing literature shows disparities in severity.  The goal of the study, published in The Lancet, was to examine clinical characteristics and outcomes of mpox in individuals living with HIV and low CD4 cell counts, specifically those with CD4 counts below...