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The Analytical Scientist

  • August 27, 2026
The Changing Role of Analytical Science in Drug Discovery
  • James Strachan
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To discuss the evolving role of analytical science in drug discovery, including the challenges and opportunities presented by more physiologically re

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The Analytical Scientist

  • August 27, 2026
A New Building Block for Nanostructures
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To develop a modular protein–foldamer pair for assembling hybrid nanostructures with controlled geometry. Approach: Development of Protein-Foldamer P

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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
FDA approves HIV treatment for newborns
  • Kathryn Wighton
  • August 26, 2026
  • 2 min
  1. The FDA approved dolutegravir (Tivicay PD) for treating HIV in newborns from birth to 4 weeks who weigh at least 2 kg.
  2. Dolutegravir was previously approved for adults and children older than 4 weeks.
  3. The approval was supported by data from the IMPAACT 2023 study involving 48 HIV-exposed newborns.
  4. The safety profile of dolutegravir in newborns was similar to that in older pediatric and adult patients.
  5. Patients should be monitored for liver damage and inform healthcare providers about all medications before starting dolutegravir.
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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
FDA authorizes continuous ketone monitor
  • Kathryn Wighton
  • August 26, 2026
  • 2 min

Objective: To provide continuous monitoring of glucose and ketone levels in a single device. Approach: Device Overview: The Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glu

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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
Five state gun laws may be tied to lower suicide rates
  • Andrea Surnit
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To analyze the association between state firearm laws and county-level firearm-related suicide rates. Approach: Data Analysis: Investigators analyzed

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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
Knowledge of smoking risks may show little gain
  • Andrea Surnit
  • August 26, 2026
  • 4 min
  1. Knowledge of smoking-related diseases among adult smokers showed little improvement over 20 years across 46 countries.
  2. The study analyzed data from 133,410 adults in the ITC Project and 110,537 adults in the GATS.
  3. Awareness of smoking causing lung cancer was highest at 92%, while knowledge of stroke and secondhand smoke harms was lower.
  4. Some countries showed significant increases in knowledge of smoking risks, while others experienced declines or no change.
  5. The study highlights the need for effective tobacco control strategies due to the near-zero net change in knowledge.
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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
Single- and multi-tablet HIV regimens go head-to-head
  • Alun Evans
  • August 26, 2026
  • 5 min

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of contemporary once-daily single-tablet regimens (STRs) and multi-tablet regimens (MTRs) in achieving viral suppression

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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
Radiologists may misidentify AI images
  • Andrea Surnit
  • August 26, 2026
  • 4 min

Objective: To assess the ability of radiologists to correctly identify artificial intelligence-generated radiological images compared to real images. Approach:

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2 min

MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
How is the global health workforce changing?
  • Kathryn Wighton
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min
  1. Researchers analyzed health worker data from 204 countries and territories, covering 1,816 country-years of survey data and other sources.
  2. In 2023, there were an estimated 122 million health workers globally, including 15 million physicians and 33 million nurses.
  3. Women comprised 69% of the health workforce in 2023 and accounted for 71% of workforce growth from 1990 to 2023.
  4. High-income countries had the highest health worker densities, while sub-Saharan Africa had the lowest, except for community health workers.
  5. The study estimated global shortages of approximately 7 million physicians and 24 million nurses and midwives needed for universal health coverage.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • August 26, 2026
Roswell Park-Led Study Shows Promise for New Targeted Combination in People With Relapsed AML
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a three-drug combination therapy including ziftomenib for patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Approach:

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Compendium

  • August 26, 2026
PrimeTaper EV Study Reports 98.5% Implant Survival at 1 Year
  • News Staff
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min
  1. Dentsply Sirona's PrimeTaper EV study reported a 98.5% implant survival rate at one year after permanent restoration.
  2. The study involved 136 patients across five centers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, the United States, and Germany.
  3. Implant stability increased from a mean of 71.8 at placement to 79.3 at permanent restoration, measured by implant stability quotient.
  4. Mean marginal bone level change was -0.16 mm from implant placement to one year after restoration, with no serious adverse effects reported.
  5. Dentsply Sirona has conducted 64 clinical studies since 1985, supporting independent research through its Investigator Initiated Studies Program.
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MDSpire News

  • August 26, 2026
Neurogenic progression may falter in MDD
  • Andrea Surnit
  • August 26, 2026
  • 4 min

Objective: To investigate the progression of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) compared to controls. Approach: Stu

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Inside Dentistry

  • August 26, 2026
Productive Dentist Academy Opens 2027 Planning Session to Dental Practices
  • News Staff
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To provide dental practice owners and leadership teams with an opportunity to develop business plans for 2027. Approach: Session Details: The 2027 Mo

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Inside Dentistry

  • August 26, 2026
BioHorizons Adds Prolifica Allogeneic Growth Factor to Biomaterials Portfolio
  • News Staff
  • August 26, 2026
  • 2 min

Objective: To introduce Prolifica™, an allogeneic growth factor for bone healing and tissue regeneration. Approach: Product Description: Prolifica contains a bl

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The Pathologist

  • August 26, 2026
Tissue Clocks Link Aging With Disease
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To develop tissue clocks that estimate biological age from histology images and identify organ-specific aging patterns linked to disease. Approach: S

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The Pathologist

  • August 26, 2026
We Changed, We Led, We Conquered
  • Helen Bristow
  • August 26, 2026
  • 8 min
  1. Change management in labs focuses on building trust and collaboration among teams to facilitate the adoption of new technologies.
  2. Successful change requires executive sponsorship, as visible commitment from leadership is crucial for project success.
  3. Technology should serve scientists, with input from bench teams essential to identify potential issues before onboarding new tools.
  4. Digital pathology necessitates redesigning workflows to ensure quality and scalability, emphasizing continuous training and validation.
  5. A physician-led approach to implementing digital pathology highlights practical benefits, improving communication and reducing uncertainty.
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The Ophthalmologist

  • August 26, 2026
Prevent Blindness Reacts to Proposed Changes to Head Start Program
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To express concern regarding proposed changes to the Head Start Program that may affect children's health services, particularly vision screenings. A

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The Ophthalmologist

  • August 26, 2026
Vitrectomy Linked to Higher CME Risk
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To investigate the risk of developing cystoid macular edema (CME) after cataract surgery in patients with a history of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). A

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