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NSW COVID cases rise as Australia accelerates vaccination push toward 70% coverage
New South Wales reports 1,480 new COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates, with modelling showing lockdowns and vaccines prevented thousands of deaths duri…
HighAsan Medical Center Adds Robotic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy, First of Its Kind in Korea
Asan Medical Center in South Korea introduced Mona Lisa, a robotic transperineal prostate biopsy system combining MRI imaging with robotic needle guidance, the…
MediumFauci's vaccine claims clash with data from highly vaccinated nations
Anthony Fauci attributed US COVID vaccination shortfalls to anti-vax sentiment, but analysis shows highly vaccinated countries and regions still experienced re…
MediumNepal's rabies vaccine shortage forces patients to Kathmandu, threatens 2030 elimination goal
Nepal faces a critical rabies vaccine shortage that has persisted since November, forcing patients to travel to Kathmandu or pay privately. The Epidemiology an…
HighSecond U.S. farmworker diagnosed with bird flu linked to dairy cattle outbreak
A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu from contact with infected cows, marking the second human case in the ongoing U.S. dairy outbreak. The…
HighMedication Review Critical for Dementia Patients Showing Cognitive Decline
Older adults on multiple medications may experience cognitive impairment from drug side effects rather than disease progression. Deprescribing guidelines recom…
HighObesity Reframed: From Stigma to Personalized Biological Treatment
European obesity experts shift focus from willpower to chronic disease biology, emphasizing adipose tissue dysfunction and personalized treatment strategies in…
HighAir pollution's metabolic toll: India's hidden diabetes driver
Air pollution is increasingly linked to diabetes risk in India through inflammation, oxidative stress, and pancreatic damage. A new health dashboard shows a 30…
HighOntario Opens Updated COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines to Residents 6 Months and Older
Ontario residents aged 6+ can now access free updated COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots at pharmacies, clinics, and health units. Health officials recommend rece…
HighEarly Breast Cancer Care Now Weighs Recurrence Risk and Quality of Life Alongside Treatment
Oncologists from several Indian hospitals argue that early breast cancer care should preserve quality of life and work, alongside reducing recurrence risk and…
MediumDoctor attacked over child's death undergoes surgery, condition stable
Dr Vipin PT, attacked at a Kerala hospital by a patient's father, underwent plastic surgery for skull wounds and is recovering. The assault followed the death…
HighWilliams Lake First Nation Chief emphasizes mental health support during COVID outbreak
Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars emphasizes mental health support as the community grapples with a COVID-19 outbreak and a recent death, while r…
HighOmicron challenges drug efficacy; Pfizer's Paxlovid shows promise
Pharmaceutical companies race to test COVID-19 medication efficacy against Omicron, with monoclonal antibody drugs facing reduced effectiveness due to spike pr…
HighDengue outbreak hits Easter Island with 24 confirmed cases, mostly locally transmitted
Easter Island reports 24 dengue cases, including 22 locally transmitted infections, with one serotype detected. All patients are stable and receiving home-base…
HighEbola cases triple in DRC as WHO raises threat level amid community distrust
WHO raises DRC Ebola threat to 'very high' as suspected cases triple to 750 in one week. Community distrust and aid cuts hamper response efforts amid rapid spr…
HighMarburg virus kills 8 in Rwanda outbreak with up to 88% fatality rate
A Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has killed at least 8 people among 26 confirmed cases, with no vaccine or treatment available. The rare hemorrhagic fever, s…
HighSome Long-Haul COVID Patients Report Symptom Relief After Vaccination
Some COVID long-haulers report symptom relief after vaccination, though experts caution that controlled studies are needed to confirm the effect beyond placebo.
MediumMidkine protein shown to block Alzheimer's amyloid assembly in breakthrough study
St. Jude researchers discovered that midkine protein prevents amyloid beta assembly in Alzheimer's disease, opening new drug discovery pathways. The finding pu…
HighMicrobiologist warns Ebola outbreak could be 'tip of the iceberg' with historic severity
A microbiology specialist warns that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be among the most significant in history, with over 7…
HighCorcept's ALS Drug Shows 87% Lower Death Risk Despite Missing Primary Endpoint
Corcept's dazucorilant demonstrated 87% lower death risk in ALS patients despite missing primary endpoint, though the company missed earnings and revenue targe…
HighWestern University researchers advance patient care through clinical trials in kidney cancer, diabetes, spine surgery
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University is conducting clinical trials in London, Ontario, testing innovations from less invasive kidney c…
HighUS May Be Missing 93% of Rabies Cases, Oxford Study Suggests
Oxford researchers estimate the US diagnoses only 7% of human rabies cases annually, suggesting ~30 cases go undetected yearly based on organ transplant infect…
MediumFDA Approves Gilead's Hepcludex, the First FDA-Approved Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis Delta
The FDA approved Gilead's Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod), the first FDA-approved therapy for chronic hepatitis delta virus in adults without cirrhosis or with co…
MediumHong Kong Urges Early Flu Vaccination After Unvaccinated 7-Year-Old Girl Falls Critically Ill
Hong Kong health authorities urged vaccination after a seven-year-old girl with an underlying condition became critically ill with influenza A (H1) complicated…
HighPfizer pede autorização nos EUA para dose de reforço da vacina contra covid
A Pfizer solicitou à FDA autorização para uma terceira dose da sua vacina contra a covid-19 para maiores de 16 anos, num contexto de preocupações com a variant…
HighIs HRT Right for Menopause Symptoms? Local Doctors and Experts Weigh In on New Guidelines
Multiple outlets feature physicians discussing hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms, including new clinical guidelines and risk-benefit tradeoffs…
LowDRC Ebola death toll reaches 1,033 as confirmed cases surpass 2,500
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 1,033 people with 2,536 confirmed cases across 47 health zones. The epidemic remains in sustained transmission phase with…
HighUganda's Ebola containment success contrasts sharply with DR Congo crisis
Uganda has successfully contained an Ebola outbreak with only 20 cases and 2 deaths, while neighboring DR Congo faces the second-worst outbreak on record with…
HighRare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain Triggers Global Emergency With No Vaccine or Treatment
WHO declared a public health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC with no approved vaccine or treatment, spreading to Uganda with 400+ suspec…
HighCDC links Taco Bell lettuce to cyclosporiasis outbreak across five states
Over 1,640 people across five states have contracted cyclosporiasis linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce from a single Mexican supplier served at Ta…
HighSurvey reveals critical gaps in cardio-oncology training worldwide
An international survey of 398 healthcare professionals across 63 countries reveals significant deficiencies in cardio-oncology education, with only 10% receiv…
HighDoctor warns long naps signal poor sleep and unhealthy lifestyle
Spanish medical experts warn that frequent long naps (30+ minutes) correlate with increased metabolic dysfunction, diabetes risk, and cardiovascular complicati…
HighNew Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo's Ituri province with 65 deaths
A new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo's Ituri province has killed 65 people, prompting urgent regional coordination efforts and raising concerns among healt…
HighSA flu surge strains hospitals as Lyell McEwin grapples with 'crisis' ED waits
South Australia recorded its highest weekly flu cases in 2025 with 917 cases and 118 hospitalizations, prompting Health Minister calls for vaccination as Lyell…
HighAustralia's first diphtheria death in a decade reported amid NT outbreak
Northern Territory records first diphtheria death in nearly a decade as outbreak spreads across remote areas. Over 160 cases confirmed nationwide, with experts…
HighProstate cancer cases surge among younger Indian men; early screening urged
Prostate cancer cases are increasing among younger men in India's metropolitan areas, with urologists noting a major upsurge. Early detection through screening…
MediumBrazil's TB Crisis: Free Treatment Exists, Yet Disease Defies Medical Progress
Brazil's tuberculosis cases remain three times above WHO targets by 2030, with treatment completion and drug-resistant strains posing major challenges despite…
HighWHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency after 80+ deaths and 250+ suspected cases emerged. The Bundibugyo virus strain…
HighAI tool may help personalize multiple myeloma treatment decisions
Researchers developed an AI tool analyzing bone marrow biopsies to predict which multiple myeloma patients benefit most from specific therapies, potentially en…
HighImmunobiota seeks $5M to advance oral diabetes treatment toward clinical trials
ImmunoBiota Therapeutics is raising $5 million to advance IBT-100, an oral treatment targeting the immune response underlying type 1 diabetes rather than just…
HighUK launches pilot of blood test designed to detect 50+ cancer types
The UK's NHS will pilot a blood test capable of detecting over 50 cancer types, aiming to enable earlier treatment and improve patient outcomes.
HighSkin Organoids Show Herpes Spreads Unevenly, With Fibroblasts Hit Hardest Early On
Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center and UKE used hair-bearing skin organoids to map how HSV-1 spreads unevenly across skin cell types, published in Science…
MediumManipur doctor suspended for allegedly assaulting nurse at Covid care centre
A medical officer at JNIMS Imphal was suspended Friday for allegedly assaulting a staff nurse at the Covid-19 care centre. The incident sparked demands from th…
HighStudy finds bidirectional genetic link between COVID-19 and anxiety disorders
Researchers identified shared genetic mechanisms linking COVID-19 infection to anxiety disorders, suggesting bidirectional causal relationships where anxiety i…
MediumCongo Opens Three Ebola Treatment Centers as Rare Bundibugyo Variant Spreads
Congo is opening three treatment centers in Ituri province to combat an outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola variant, which has no approved vaccines or therapeutic…
HighFDA Examines Potential Link Between COVID Vaccines and Adult Deaths
The FDA is investigating potential links between COVID-19 vaccines and recent adult deaths to determine causal relationships and assess vaccine safety profiles.
MediumMichigan dairy worker becomes 2nd US case of bird flu linked to cattle outbreak
A Michigan dairy worker tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, marking the second US human case in two months. The worker experienced mild eye infection symptoms a…
HighNature Retracts Controversial Cancer Drug Timing Study Amid Geopolitical Scrutiny
Nature has retracted a high-profile study by Chinese researchers claiming cancer immunotherapy is more effective when administered in the morning, raising ques…
HighFirst wave of sickle cell gene therapy patients begin treatment despite cost, complexity barriers
A 19-year-old sickle cell patient becomes one of the first to undergo newly approved gene therapy, offering potential cure but facing barriers including cost,…
HighUS health authorities find no causal link between J&J vaccine and blood clots
US FDA states no causal relationship found between Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots, while EU regulators investigate rare clotting cases amon…
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