✔️ The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #137

Life Science

Camostat mesylate, an oral medication commonly prescribed to treat pancreatitis, reduces both the loss of smell and taste in those with COVID-19 infection.

Ivermectin neither reduced hospital admissions for worsening COVID-19 nor shortened the time that infected patients spent in the emergency room, according to data from a large randomized controlled trial.

Dr Garg discusses a paper from Dr Steven Schallhorn and colleagues on the effect of residual astigmatism on uncorrected visual acuity and patient satisfaction.

A team of scientists has discovered how working memory is “formatted”, a finding that enhances our understanding of how visual memories are stored.

Germany: Results from pre-specified analysis of the SPYRAL HTN-ON MED study showed that renal denervation using Symplicity Spyral radiofrequency catheter gives additional reductions in blood pressure...

Lipids entering the brain as a result of damage to the blood-brain barrier may be a determining cause of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say simple lifestyle changes could reduce Alzheimer's risks by reducing the impact on the BBB and decrease Alzheimer's associated brain damage.

Scientists have developed a new technique for rejuvenating skin cells. This technique has allowed researchers to rewind the cellular biological clock by around 30 years according to molecular measures, significantly longer than previous reprogramming methods. The partially rejuvenated cells showed signs of behaving more like youthful cells in experiments simulating a skin wound. This research, although in early stages, could eventually have implications for regenerative medicine, especially if it can be replicated in other cell types.

Improving indoor air quality is one way we can reinforce the public in public health

Scientists have been harassed for years. But a Science survey shows the pandemic has made things far worse for some

Teaching & Learning

These days, nearly all researchers need an ethics committee’s approval to do their work, particularly if they use human or animal data. But mention the “e-word” and watch their reaction: the process of getting approval is quite awful. Is the pain worth the gain?

Summary The 2020 U.S. Census data show a rapidly diversifying U.S. population. We sought to evaluate whether clinical faculty and leadership representation at academic medical schools reflects the ...

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