Traffic accidents are the leading cause of non-natural deaths worldwide. Lower speed limits may help prevent accidents. But speed-reduction policies…
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Survey suggests the importance of clearly communicating coronavirus risk, behaviors
A newly published analysis of March survey data sheds light on our understanding of how perceptions of the virus impact…
Researchers create new type of COVID-19 antibody test
Researchers have developed a COVID-19 test that pinpoints human antibodies specific to a particular part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.…
Stargardt Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome, also called Down’s syndrome (DS), is the most common chromosomal condition associated with intellectual disability and is characterized…
Thrombectomy for Stroke in the Public Health Care System of Brazil
At least eight randomized clinical trials have shown the benefit of mechanical thrombectomy in the treatment of strokes due to…
Adverse drug reactions
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are important but often difficult to diagnose. They should be considered in the differential diagnosis of…
Clinical pharmacology of biological medicines
Biological medicines encompass a wide group of therapeutic agents that are manufactured by living organisms and include monoclonal antibodies, peptides…
Monitoring drug therapy
It is important to monitor drug therapy because the effects of a drug can vary significantly between individuals. Wherever possible,…