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12-Jun-2025

Sharp contrasts in complementary and alternative medicine use across countries

University of Helsinki
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has remained fairly steady across Europe over the past decade. However, significant disparities exist between countries.

Contrary to expectations, the Covid pandemic did not cause a spike in the overall use of CAM in Europe: the growth was modest, from 27% in 2014 to 28% in 2023. These University of Helsinki findings are reported in an article published in the Journal of Public Health.

Journal: Journal of Public Health

12-Jun-2025

The EU CAR-T Handbook released to advance clinical practice and education

European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Book Announcement

The EBMT, the EHA, and the GoCART Coalition proudly announce the release of the second edition of the EU CAR-T Handbook, a comprehensive, open-access resource covering the latest developments in CAR-T cell therapies. This updated edition provides expanded insights into scientific advances, clinical applications, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

12-Jun-2025

Centuries-old mercury pollution hidden in the ocean threatens arctic wildlife

Aarhus University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A new study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen reveals that ocean currents may be transporting legacy mercury pollution to the Arctic—posing a long-term threat to ecosystems and human health.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: The Danish Environmental Protection Agency, The Carlsberg Foundation, Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond, New Frontiers in Research Fund, Canada, Horizon Europe

12-Jun-2025

Researchers identify how physical activity protects the brain—cell by cell—in Alzheimer's disease

Mass General Brigham
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Using advanced single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and a widely used preclinical model for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators at SUNY Upstate Medical University have identified specific brain cell types that responded most to exercise.

Journal: Nature Neuroscience
Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health, Alzheimer's Association, McCance Center for Brain Health, Cure Alzheimer's Fund, Hassenfeld Clinical Scholar Award, Claflin Distinguished Scholar Award, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fund for Medical Discovery, ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award, Archer Foundation, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

12-Jun-2025

Patient classification systems can have negative consequences, especially under scarcity

University of Deusto
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research by Aranzazu Vinas, Helena Matute (researchers at the University of Deusto), and Fernando Blanco (University of Granada) shows that mislabelling patients can encourage unfair distribution of available resources and may bias the perception of treatment efficacy, especially when resources are scarce.

Journal: Scientific Reports

12-Jun-2025

Essay Interpretation | A scoping review of autoethnography in nursing

AMiner Academic

In the field of nursing, it is crucial to gain a deeper understanding of the patient experience, the role of healthcare professionals, and the cultural and social factors in the healthcare environment. While traditional research methods have limitations in revealing these complex phenomena, autoethnography is emerging as an emerging research method. It skilfully combines personal experiences with cultural analyses, opening up new perspectives for nursing research.

12-Jun-2025

Conservative oxygen therapy in mechanically ventilated critically ill adult patients

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In adult patients receiving mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen in the intensive care unit, minimizing oxygen exposure through conservative oxygen therapy did not significantly reduce all-cause mortality at 90 days.

Journal: JAMA