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New NJACTS Publication
Please read Drs. Koziol-White and Panettieri's article in Science Translational Medicine titled, "Steroid-induced fibroblast growth factors drive an epithelial-mesenchymal inflammatory axis in severe asthma." Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are the mainstay controller...
Inhaled steroids promote secretions which block treatment in severe asthma patients – US study.
Patients with severe asthma produce special substances in their airways when taking medicine during an asthma attack that block the treatment from working. Two different so-called growth factors – naturally occurring substances that stimulate cell proliferation –...
Rutgers‒Camden Researchers Publish Paper Examining the Structure of Proteins Linked to Diseases.
Rutgers‒Camden researchers have written a study bridging the divide between genomics – the study of genetics and proteomics – the study of proteins. The study titled “Contiguously hydrophobic sequences are functionally significant throughout the human exome” was...
Higher Protein Intake While Dieting Leads to Healthier Eating
Eating a larger proportion of protein while dieting leads to better food choices and helps avoid the loss of lean body mass, according to a Rutgers study. An analysis of pooled data from multiple weight-loss trials conducted at Rutgers shows that increasing the amount...
Rutgers-Newark Research Team Compares Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease Among African Americans and the Yoruba of Nigeria.
Researchers from the School of Arts & Sciences-Newark (SASN) at Rutgers University have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to explore interactions between genetic and lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease among African Americans and the...
Monkeypox: Normal Precautions — But No Special Precautions — Are Needed to Combat Virus
David J. Cennimo, an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, says there’s no need for people to take special steps to avoid monkeypox. Cennimo who believes that precautions already...
Using Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Design to Save Patient’s Lives During the COVID19 Pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2 infection may lead to Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID19), which can severely hamper the function of a patient’s lungs and require that the patient utilize a medical device to help them respirate. One such device to help patients effectively respirate is a...
New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Btoush's article in The American Journal of Health Promotion titled, "Factors that Influence Healthcare Provider Recommendation of HPV Vaccination." The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends routine use of HPV vaccination for...