The emergence of COVID-19 has led to numerous controversies over COVID-related knowledge and policy. To counter the perceived threat from doctors and scientists who challenge the official position of governmental and intergovernmental health authorities, some supporters of this orthodoxy have moved to censor those who promote dissenting views. The aim of the present study is… Continue reading Censorship and Suppression of Covid-19 Heterodoxy: Tactics and Counter-Tactics
Association of a Mediterranean Diet Pattern With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among US Women
The Mediterranean diet pattern is inversely associated with the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, including metabolic diseases and cardiovascular disease, but there are limited data on its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) among US women.Objective To evaluate whether concordance to a Mediterranean diet pattern around the time of conception is associated with lower risk… Continue reading Association of a Mediterranean Diet Pattern With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among US Women
Prospective Association of Daily Steps With Cardiovascular Disease: A Harmonized Meta-Analysis
Taking fewer than the widely promoted “10 000 steps per day” has recently been associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality. The relationship of steps and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk remains poorly described. A meta-analysis examining the dose–response relationship between steps per day and CVD can help inform clinical and public health guidelines.METHODS:Eight prospective studies (20 152… Continue reading Prospective Association of Daily Steps With Cardiovascular Disease: A Harmonized Meta-Analysis
Age-stratified infection fatality rate of COVID-19 in the non-elderly population
The largest burden of COVID-19 is carried by the elderly, and persons living in nursing homes are particularly vulnerable. However, 94% of the global population is younger than 70 years and 86% is younger than 60 years. The objective of this study was to accurately estimate the infection fatality rate (IFR) of COVID-19 among non-elderly… Continue reading Age-stratified infection fatality rate of COVID-19 in the non-elderly population
Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug
A three-pronged approach to acne treatment—combining an antibiotic, antibacterial, and retinoid—could provide greater efficacy and tolerability than single or dyad treatments, while potentially improving patient compliance and reducing antibiotic resistance.ObjectivesWe aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of triple-combination, fixed-dose topical clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 3.1%/adapalene 0.15% (IDP-126) gel for the treatment of acne.MethodsIn… Continue reading Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug
Middle-age high normal serum sodium as a risk factor for accelerated biological aging, chronic diseases, and premature mortality
It is known that some people age faster than others, some people live into old age disease-free, while others develop age-related chronic diseases. With a rapidly aging population and an emerging chronic diseases epidemic, finding mechanisms and implementing preventive measures that could slow down the aging process has become a new challenge for biomedical research… Continue reading Middle-age high normal serum sodium as a risk factor for accelerated biological aging, chronic diseases, and premature mortality
Micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia associated with body mass index in Australian adults: a cross-sectional study
Aim To estimate the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia, and their association with body mass index (BMI) categories among Australian adults. Method We analysed data from the 2011–2013 Australian Health Survey from 3539 participants aged 18 years and over (without known pregnancy) with measured weight and height, and nutrient biomarkers. To address complex sampling,… Continue reading Micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia associated with body mass index in Australian adults: a cross-sectional study
Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study
To the Editor: Alopecia is feared by most patients undergoing systemic anticancer therapy for breast cancer because of its negative impact on quality of life.1 Currently, evidence regarding management of persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia ( pCIA) and endocrine therapy-induced alopecia (EIA) in patients with breast cancer is lacking.2-4 Although previous studies demonstrated successful use of lowdose… Continue reading Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Pre-exposure to mRNA-LNP inhibits adaptive immune responses and alters innate immune fitness in an inheritable fashion
Hundreds of millions of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-LNP vaccine doses have already been administered to humans. However, we lack a comprehensive understanding of the immune effects of this platform. The mRNA-LNP-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine is highly inflammatory, and its synthetic ionizable lipid component responsible for the induction of inflammation has a long in vivo half-life. Since chronic inflammation can lead… Continue reading Pre-exposure to mRNA-LNP inhibits adaptive immune responses and alters innate immune fitness in an inheritable fashion
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