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Clinical Neurology
Deborah A. Hall, Carolyn Cahill, Ana-Claire L. Meyer, Amanda Peltier, Marisela Dy-Hollins, Myla Goldman
Summary: This study assessed gender disparities in neurology researcher careers in the United States. The results showed significant differences between male and female researchers in terms of academic rank, publication, and participation in academic conferences. However, funding and research training opportunities were equivalent. Female researchers were more concerned about work-life balance and institutional equity and diversity. This study highlights the importance of further research and interventions to reduce gender disparities among neurology researchers.
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Clinical Neurology
Deborah A. Hall, Carolyn Cahill, Ana-Claire L. Meyer, Amanda Peltier, Marisela Dy-Hollins, Myla Goldman
Summary: The survey of neurology researchers in the United States revealed ongoing gender disparities in academic rank, manuscript authorship, and speaking engagements, with women less likely to feel supported by their departments in terms of diversity and equity. The pandemic has affected research activities for both genders, but women reported more challenges related to family responsibilities.
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Infectious Diseases
Christine Ardal, Yohann Lacotte, Suzanne Edwards, Marie-Cecile Ploy
Summary: There is widespread support for antibiotic incentives, but uncertainty exists regarding the appropriate incentives for each country. New economic incentives are seen as necessary to ensure a reliable supply of essential antibiotics. A multinational incentive model is preferred by many.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jay-Sheree Allen, Amy Oxentenko
Summary: This article summarizes the lessons learned for women in medicine and science who are considering career pivots, highlighting the importance of recognizing when it is time to make a change and seeking guidance from mentors or coaches.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Moez Mohammed Ibrahim Bashir, Mohmed Ahmed Fadelalla Alrayah, Mohamed Esameldeen Elsayed Mustafa, Mohammed Khalid Abdulla Maroof, Mohamed Awad Omer Hamad, Moaid Mohamedosman Ali Mohamedosman
Summary: This study aimed to explore the factors influencing medical students' choice of medical careers in Sudan. Self-interest and high school performance were the main factors influencing the choice to enter the medical profession. Parental pressure and peer pressure were the main factors affecting medical students' choices. Reasons for opting out of the medical career included academic difficulties, education suspensions, and political conflicts.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valerie Chepp, Claire Baker, Sarah Kostiha, Jonathan D. Smith
Summary: This survey aimed to assess the satisfaction of Molecular Medicine PhD program graduates with their training program and subsequent employment. The survey results showed that most graduates were satisfied with the curriculum and training experiences, and they believed that the program prepared them well for their careers. As the program continues to evolve, there may be opportunities to incorporate additional skills into the curriculum and provide strong mentorship and clinical experiences to train students for diverse career trajectories.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martin A. L. Johansen, Abhik Ghosh
Summary: Martin Johansen and Abhik Ghosh discuss the unique chemistry of carbones, which have a central carbon atom with two lone pairs, and explore their role as double-dative ligands.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Katie Mellor, Arfon G. M. T. Powell, Osian P. James, David B. Robinson, Luke Hopkins, Richard John Egan, Wyn G. Lewis
Summary: The research findings show that the relative risk of healthcare professionals receiving New Year Honours varies by specialty, with men more likely to receive awards than women, and geographical location also affects the probability of receiving awards.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Weston T. Powell, Kelly M. W. Dundon, Mary Pat Frintner, Katelin Kornfeind, Hilary M. Haftel
Summary: The study investigates the availability of parental benefits for pediatric residents in 2008 and 2019, and explores the influence of parenthood on post-training positions and career goals. Results show a decrease in reported availability of parental benefits in 2019 compared to 2008, with residents emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and family considerations in their post-training positions. Parenthood is associated with prioritizing family-friendly characteristics in post-training positions, but does not impact subspecialty career goals, which are more influenced by gender.
Review
Oncology
Liliana Montella, Lucia Altucci, Federica Sarno, Carlo Buonerba, Stefano De Simone, Bianca Arianna Facchini, Elisena Franzese, Ferdinando De Vita, Salvatore Tafuto, Massimiliano Berretta, Gaetano Facchini
Summary: Soft-tissue sarcomas are a diverse group of tumors with complex genetic and clinical characteristics. Treatment options for advanced stages are often ineffective, and precision medicine offers new hope for targeted therapies in the future. The identification of genomic alterations in sarcoma may provide new opportunities for personalized treatment approaches.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Bahman Khameneh, N. A. Michael Eskin, Milad Iranshahy, Bibi Sedigheh Fazly Bazzaz
Summary: The widespread use of antibiotics and the rapid emergence of antimicrobial-resistant microbes are becoming major global public health issues. Various solutions have been proposed, including developing alternative compounds with antimicrobial activities, managing existing antimicrobials, and quickly detecting AMR pathogens. Using plant-derived compounds as alternatives appears to be an effective and safe strategy for combating these pathogens, with plenty of commercial products already available on the market.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Angela Huttner, Alice Bricheux, Carianne J. M. Buurmeijer-van Dijk, Matthew Harvey, Alison Holmes, Britta Lassmann, Valery Lavergne, Alexandra Mailles, Marc Mendelson, Nicolas Muller, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Cynthia Sears, Chrysanthi Skevaki, Uzma Syed, Salandra Thomas, Talia H. Swartz
Summary: Despite the increasing number of female graduates in medical and other scientific fields, they still constitute a minority in academic settings, mainly due to career breaks taken for family duties. Recommendations have been made to address this issue, including applying professional age limits rather than physiological age limits in eligibility evaluations.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nehal Adel Abdelsalam, Shaimaa M. Hegazy, Ramy K. Aziz
Summary: Prevotella copri is a common member of the human gastrointestinal microbiome, but its role in human health and the impact of different diets on its abundance in the gut microbiome are still unclear. Recent studies have shown that the diversity of P. copri strains may explain the discrepancies in previous research, as these strains differ in their metabolic patterns from the commonly used reference strain. Improved study designs and bioinformatics pipelines are needed to further investigate P. copri and its relationship with human health.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francesca Andreazzoli, Massimo Bonucci
Summary: Blood cancers are a group of diseases with poor prognosis, but there is a need for expanded therapeutic approaches. Integrative hematology enriches treatment options by using supplements, vitamins, and a nutritional approach to improve response and clinical outcomes. This article emphasizes the substances proven effective in preclinical and clinical studies, as well as the significance of nutrition and the role of intestinal microbiota.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Phyoe Kyaw Pyae, Rigers Cama, Andrew G. Nicholson, Rama Vancheeswaran
Summary: A 74-year-old male patient with a left pleural effusion initially misdiagnosed as chest infection was later found to have idiopathic exudative effusion with abundant IgG4 positive cells after diagnostic tests at the pleural clinic. He underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery pleural biopsy and pleurodesis, and is currently being followed up in the respiratory clinic for further discussion and treatment.
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Biology
Mark Honigsbaum
JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF BIOLOGY
(2016)
Correction
History & Philosophy Of Science
Mark Honigsbaum
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES
(2017)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Mark Honigsbaum
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES
(2017)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Mark Honigsbaum
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark Honigsbaum
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark Honigsbaum
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claire Panosian Dunavan, Mark Honigsbaum
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2019)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark Honigsbaum
Editorial Material
History & Philosophy Of Science
Mark Honigsbaum, Pierre-Olivier Methot
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES
(2020)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark Honigsbaum, Lakshmi Krishnan
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Mark Honigsbaum
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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History & Philosophy Of Science
Mark Honigsbaum
Summary: This review discusses the importance of the Spanish flu in historical and modern epidemiology, as well as the increasing interest in this topic in recent years. The study finds that the Spanish flu provides important insights for understanding and addressing future pandemics, and has prompted interdisciplinary research across different fields.
Article
Biology
Mark Honigsbaum
Summary: The paper discusses the similarities between the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the medical attitudes in the 1918 influenza pandemic, attributing the failure of expertise to medical and political complacency and over-reliance on influenza-based disease models. It advocates for cultivating more profound forms of imaginative engagement with infectious disease outbreaks and recognizing the social complexity of pandemics.
Letter
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Mark Honigsbaum
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
(2019)
Correction
Medicine, General & Internal
M. Honigsbaum
