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Genetic Variant in miR-146a Linked to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Joint Molecular Rheumatology Laboratory of the Institute of Health Sciences and Shanghai Renji Hospital, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China 2011 n=3968 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Luo Xiaobing, Yang Wanling, Ye Dong-Qing, Cui Huijuan, Zhang Yan, Hirankarn Nattiya, Qian Xiaoxia, Tang Yuanjia, Lau Yu Lung, de Vries Niek, Tak Paul Peter, Tsao Betty P., Shen Nan

Title

Genetic Variant in miR-146a Linked to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Hypothesis

Does a genetic variant in the promoter of miR-146a affect its expression and contribute to the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Conclusion

The study identifies a genetic variant in the miR-146a promoter that reduces its expression and is associated with an increased risk of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Anopheles stephensi and Plasmodium vivax: Understanding Interactions

Tehran University of Medical Science 2008 n=100 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Basseri Hamid R, Doosti Soghra, Akbarzadeh Kamran, Nateghpour Mehdi, Whitten Miranda MA

Title

Anopheles stephensi and Plasmodium vivax: Understanding Interactions

Hypothesis

Can inhibitory carbohydrates block the sporogonic cycle of Plasmodium vivax in Anopheles stephensi mysorensis?

Conclusion

The study shows that certain carbohydrates can block the development of Plasmodium vivax in the salivary glands of An. stephensi, which may help in developing transmission-blocking strategies.

Cognitive Assessments: Phone vs. In-Person

Johns Hopkins University 2024 n=6825 publication Evidence: moderate

Jason Smith

Title

Cognitive Assessments: Phone vs. In-Person

Hypothesis

Does the method of cognitive assessment (telephone vs. in-person) affect cognitive performance in older adults?

Conclusion

Cognitive assessments show significant differences based on whether they are conducted via telephone or in-person, particularly in memory and attention tests.

Why Most Published Research Findings Are False: Author's Reply

University of Ioannina School of Medicine 2007 Editorial

John P. A. Ioannidis

Title

Why Most Published Research Findings Are False: Author's Reply

Conclusion

The author argues that many published research findings are not as credible as they are presented, primarily due to biases and the misuse of statistical significance.

How Yeast Controls Metal Homeostasis Genes

University of California Los Angeles 2011 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Toesca Isabelle, Nery Camille R., Fernandez Cesar F., Sayani Shakir, Chanfreau Guillaume F.

Title

How Yeast Controls Metal Homeostasis Genes

Hypothesis

The study investigates how nonsense-mediated decay (NMD) regulates the expression of subtelomeric metal homeostasis genes through cryptic transcription.

Conclusion

The research demonstrates that cryptic upstream transcription leads to the repression of many subtelomeric genes, particularly those involved in metal homeostasis, by preventing the binding of RNA polymerase II.

Impact of Seasonal Malaria Treatment in Children

Malaria Research and Training Center, University of Bamako, Mali 2008 n=262 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Dicko Alassane, Sagara Issaka, Sissoko Mahamadou S, Guindo Ousmane, Diallo Abdoulbaki I, Kone Mamady, Toure Ousmane B, Sacko Massambou, Doumbo Ogobara K

Title

Impact of Seasonal Malaria Treatment in Children

Hypothesis

Does intermittent preventive treatment with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine reduce the incidence of clinical malaria in children during the transmission season?

Conclusion

The study found that two malaria intermittent treatments targeting the peak transmission season reduced the annual incidence rate of clinical malaria by 42.5% in an area with intense seasonal transmission.

Consent for Genomic Epidemiology in Developing Countries

San Francisco Vaccine Trials Unit 2007 publication

Reinhard Robert

Title

Consent for Genomic Epidemiology in Developing Countries

Conclusion

Stronger protections and benefits for participants are necessary alongside improved consent in genomic epidemiology.

Identifying a Genetic Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2011 n=1283 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Arking Dan E., Junttila M. Juhani, Goyette Philippe, Huertas-Vazquez Adriana, Eijgelsheim Mark, Blom Marieke T., Newton-Cheh Christopher, Reinier Kyndaron, Teodorescu Carmen, Uy-Evanado Audrey, Carter-Monroe Naima, Kaikkonen Kari S., Kortelainen Marja-Leena, Boucher Gabrielle, Lagacé Caroline, Moes Anna, Zhao XiaoQing, Kolodgie Frank, Rivadeneira Fernando, Hofman Albert, Witteman Jacqueline C. M., Uitterlinden André G., Marsman Roos F., Pazoki Raha, Bardai Abdennasser, Koster Rudolph W., Dehghan Abbas, Hwang Shih-Jen, Bhatnagar Pallav, Post Wendy, Hilton Gina, Prineas Ronald J., Li Man, Köttgen Anna, Ehret Georg, Boerwinkle Eric, Coresh Josef, Kao W. H. Linda, Psaty Bruce M., Tomaselli Gordon F., Sotoodehnia Nona, Siscovick David S., Burke Greg L., Marbán Eduardo, Spooner Peter M., Cupples L. Adrienne, Jui Jonathan, Gunson Karen, Kesäniemi Y. Antero, Wilde Arthur A. M., Tardif Jean-Claude, O'Donnell Christopher J., Bezzina Connie R., Virmani Renu, Stricker Bruno H. C.

Title

Identifying a Genetic Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death

Hypothesis

Can genetic variants modify susceptibility to sudden cardiac death (SCD) in individuals of European ancestry?

Conclusion

The study identified the BAZ2B locus as significantly associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death.

Assessment of Age Inclusivity in Nursing Education

University of Utah 2024 n=247 publication

Eaton Jacqueline, Friberg-Felsted Katarina, Martin Summer, Perkins Rebekah, Dassel Kara, Hart Sara

Title

Assessment of Age Inclusivity in Nursing Education

Hypothesis

Age inclusivity is essential for effectively preparing nursing students to work with older adults.

Conclusion

The study found that a significant portion of the College of Nursing community is unaware of age-friendly initiatives and perceives ageism as a major societal issue.

Lethal Injection and the Death Penalty

Lancaster General Hospital 2007 publication

Lawrence Bonchek

Title

Lethal Injection and the Death Penalty

Conclusion

The author argues that the debate about the death penalty should focus on its morality rather than the methods of execution.

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