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A recent study conducted at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, examined the inclusion of rural populations in clinical research. The study found that historically, rural populations have been underrepresented in clinical research. The researchers analyzed demographic information from a large academic medical center and found that 19% of the research population was classified as rural. The study also identified significant differences in race, sex, age, and material community deprivation indices between rural and non-rural participants. The researchers discuss lessons learned and provide recommendations for increasing the inclusion of rural populations in research. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina has focused on the implementation of practice-based research networks (PBRNs) in rural community pharmacies. The study found that while PBRNs have primarily been used in primary care settings, there is a lack of pharmacy PBRNs. The researchers aimed to describe the composition and characteristics of the Rural Research Alliance of Community Pharmacies (RURAL-CP), the first PBRN exclusively for rural community pharmacies. The study found that rural pharmacies offer important services to their communities and are interested in expanding the services they provide. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen explores the immune system of laboratory mice and its translational value. The study found that laboratory mice, which are typically kept in specific pathogen-free conditions, have an immature immune system similar to that of newborns. To address this issue, the researchers immunized the mice with a cocktail of pathogens that were inactivated by ultraviolet irradiation. The immunization resulted in an increased percentage of CD8+ effector memory T cells, although the response was not as robust as in mice from pet shops. The study concludes that pre-immunization of mice impacts the immune system by increasing the levels of CD8+ effector memory T cells. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Cincinnati aimed to develop a new measure of understanding informed consent in clinical research. The study involved 109 teens and young adults who completed the consenting process for a hypothetical biobanking study. The researchers used a combination of classical and modern theory analytic methods to create a 19-item scale called uConsent, which mapped directly onto the Basic Elements of Informed Consent. The study concluded that the uConsent scale can effectively measure and document participant understanding in clinical research studies. [Extracted from the article]

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Keywords: New York City; State:New York; United States; North and Central America; Clinical and Translational Science; Science; Clinical Research; Health and Medicine EN New York City State:New York United States North and Central America Clinical and Translational Science Science Clinical Research Health and Medicine 4364 4364 1 06/05/23 20230609 NES 230609 2023 JUN 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on Science - Clinical and Translational Science have been presented. Keywords for this news article include: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America, Clinical and Translational Science, Science, Clinical Research, Health and Medicine, Columbia University. [Extracted from the article]