https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093190
This study presents a high-quality, chromosome-scale genome assembly of the ‘Munstead’ cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia, providing a valuable resource for understanding the genomic basis of chemical diversity in lavender and comparative studies within Lamiaceae.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093189
The study found that a combination of quantitative diffusion-weighted MRI measures, DWISIR and ADCmin, demonstrated high accuracy in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm, and significantly reduced unnecessary biopsies compared to ACR-TIRADS.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093188
This study found no causal relationship between genetic predisposition to cannabis use and the risk of developing coronary artery disease or acute ischemic stroke, based on a Mendelian randomization approach and a review of observational studies.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093187
This study conducted a survey to understand primary care physicians’ preferences and barriers to continued professional development (CPD) in Qatar, finding that while traditional lecture and workshop formats are preferred, cost, work commitments, and varying schedules are common barriers, particularly for public sector physicians.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093186
This study used whole mitochondrial and chloroplast genome sequencing to investigate the genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships of Tunisian date palm cultivars, revealing unique haplotypes and providing valuable information for their conservation and genetic improvement.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093185
The euthanasia method of ‘nitrogen gas in foam’ (ANOXIA) is a suitable alternative to T-61® for euthanizing piglets in transcriptome research, but RNAlater™ storage affects differential gene expression compared to snap freezing in liquid nitrogen.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093184
This study found that drug-related problems (DRPs) are common among hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in China, and clinical pharmacist interventions can help identify and resolve these problems.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093183
In children, the X.DOT-TB assay outperforms QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube in diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection, and male gender, younger age, and underlying diseases increase the risk of indeterminate results in IGRA tests.