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Study exposes racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment times

Study reveals racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, with Black patients experiencing longer delays and higher risks of disseminated disease compared to White patients. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231214/Study-exposes-racial-disparities-in-Lyme-disease-diagnosis-and-treatment-times.aspx

SolasCure demonstrates proof-of-concept in Phase lla safety trial of Aurase Wound Gel

SolasCure today announced the results of its proof-of-concept, first-in-human, Phase IIa safety study. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231212/SolasCure-demonstrates-proof-of-concept-in-Phase-lla-safety-trial-of-Aurase-Wound-Gel.aspx

Large language models enhance differential diagnosis, paving the way for AI-assisted medical decision-making

Study explores optimizing large language models (LLMs) for differential diagnosis (DDx), demonstrating their potential in assisting clinicians with accurate disease diagnosis using real-world medical cases. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231207/Large-language-models-enhance-differential-diagnosis-paving-the-way-for-AI-assisted-medical-decision-making.aspx

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

Study reveals societal stigma and negative stereotypes associated with acne, highlighting the need for greater awareness and understanding of this skin condition. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231207/Study-exposes-societal-stigma-and-misconceptions-about-acne.aspx

Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231206/Individuals-with-acne-face-stigmatizing-attitudes-from-the-general-public-study-finds.aspx

FTC chief gears up for a showdown with private equity

A recent Federal Trade Commission civil lawsuit accusing one of the nation's largest anesthesiology groups of monopolistic practices that sharply drove up prices is a warning to private equity investors that could temper their big push to snap up physician groups. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231130/FTC-chief-gears-up-for-a-showdown-with-private-equity.aspx

Heat shock protein protects bacteria from plasma treatment

A heat shock protein protects the cells against protein clumping. It degrades, however, over longer treatment periods. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231124/Heat-shock-protein-protects-bacteria-from-plasma-treatment.aspx