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Stem cell infusions show promise in treating rare butterfly skin disease
A Spanish clinical trial demonstrates that mesenchymal stem cell infusions safely reduce itching, sleep disturbances, and fatigue in children with Recessive Dy…
HighFDA Clears Blood Test for Earlier Alzheimer's Detection
The FDA has cleared PrecivityAD2, a blood test developed at Washington University that detects Alzheimer's disease biomarkers with over 90% accuracy, offering…
HighGSK acquires Chinese cancer drug in $750M deal, signaling biotech shift
British pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed to acquire global rights to a cancer drug from Chinese biotech firm Chimagen Biosciences for up to $750 million, hi…
HighVir, GSK data confirms COVID-19 antibody treatment reduces hospitalization, death
Vir Biotechnology and GlaxoSmithKline announced Phase 3 trial data confirming their monoclonal antibody treatment sotrovimab reduces hospitalization and death…
HighScientists discover dual-gene pathway behind half of unexplained epilepsy cases
Researchers identified a new actin-mitochondria-glutamate pathway causing seizures through gene combinations, offering improved diagnosis for the 50% of epilep…
HighEMA seeks repurposed antivirals for Andes hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
The European Medicines Agency is identifying repurposed antivirals and immunomodulators to treat hantavirus cases detected on a Dutch cruise ship, while warnin…
HighBangladesh measles death toll reaches 601 as outbreak overwhelms health system
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 601 children, with seven more deaths reported in 24 hours. The Dhaka division is the epicenter with over 33,470 suspec…
HighAlberta Polio Survivors Warn Falling Vaccination Rates Could Bring the Disease Back to Canada
Polio survivors in Alberta and Manitoba warn that falling childhood vaccination rates could let the eradicated virus return to Canada, decades after its elimin…
MediumAI tool uses facial photos to predict cancer treatment survival rates
Researchers have developed an AI tool that analyzes facial photographs to predict cancer survival rates and estimate biological age, potentially enabling more…
MediumFish Oil Supplements Show No Benefit Against Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
A new clinical trial found that high-dose fish oil supplements containing DHA provide no cognitive benefit or protection against Alzheimer's disease, challengi…
HighGlasgow hospital patient tests negative for Ebola after precautionary alert
A patient suspected of Ebola at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has tested negative. Precautionary protocols were activated despite low public ri…
HighRobotic Surgery Transforms Treatment of Urological Cancers
Robotic surgical systems are revolutionizing treatment of bladder, kidney, and penile cancers through minimally invasive procedures with improved precision, fa…
MediumCongo's Ebola outbreak outpacing response as testing, security gaps widen
Eastern DRC faces a rapidly spreading Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak with 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, but frontline doctors warn limited testing capacity, i…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak outpacing responders as patients flee clinics
WHO warns Ebola is spreading faster than responders can contain in Democratic Republic of Congo, with 221 suspected deaths and patients fleeing treatment cente…
HighComité asesor de la FDA recomienda vacuna de Novavax contra COVID-19
El comité asesor de la FDA recomendó por unanimidad la vacuna de Novavax contra el COVID-19, ofreciendo una alternativa a las vacunas de ARN mensajero y vector…
HighAid cuts hamper Ebola response as outbreak spreads across east Africa
Ebola spreads rapidly across eastern DRC with 240+ deaths as Western aid cuts severely weaken response infrastructure. Health workers warn the dismantled syste…
HighPfizer and Innovent Biologics Partner on $10.5B Oncology Drug Development Deal
Pfizer and Innovent Biologics announced a $10.5 billion strategic collaboration to co-develop 12 early-stage oncology medicines, combining Innovent's discovery…
HighNigeria confirms first Ebola case in capital as regional outbreak spreads
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital Abuja after a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive. Health authorities are tracing 44 contacts as t…
HighSix Breast Cancer Warning Signs Women Should Never Ignore, Doctors Urge Early Action
Doctors urge women in India to recognise early breast cancer symptoms such as persistent lumps, skin changes and nipple discharge, as cases rise and awareness…
MediumDRC Ebola outbreak surges to 3,200 cases as virus spreads across five provinces
Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached 3,200 with 1,405 deaths, surging by 1,000 cases in 10 days across five provinces. The Bundibu…
HighPharma sector faces pandemic risks, innovation gains amid regulatory shifts
Pharmaceutical industry faces mounting challenges from bird flu surveillance gaps, legal settlements over talc products, and competition probes, while advancin…
HighCDC Traces Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak to Single Lettuce Supplier; 1,644 Confirmed Illnesses
Federal health officials linked a multistate cyclospora outbreak affecting 1,644 people to contaminated lettuce from a single supplier serving Taco Bell locati…
HighAI model predicts cancer survival odds from facial photos with 90-day accuracy
Researchers developed an AI tool trained on 40 million face images that predicts cancer patients' survival chances from a single photograph, potentially comple…
HighNew data show PSA screening reduces prostate cancer deaths, reversing prior skepticism
New research reverses previous skepticism about PSA screening, showing it reduces prostate cancer deaths, though the absolute benefit remains small and overtre…
HighTaco Bell lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak across five US states
US health officials identified lettuce from Taco Bell in five states as a source of a record cyclospora outbreak affecting over 30 states. The parasite, traced…
HighWeekly Cisplatin Shows No Toxicity Advantage in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase II clinical trial found that weekly cisplatin chemotherapy does not significantly reduce acute toxicity compared to standard three-weekly dosing in pat…
HighEarly Heparin in Acute Leukemia-NSTEMI Linked to Better Survival Without Excess Bleeding
A retrospective study of 517 acute leukemia patients with severe thrombocytopenia and NSTEMI found early heparin administration reduced 30-day mortality by 28%…
MediumFive Ebola recoveries offer hope as DRC outbreak spreads beyond Africa
Five people have recovered from Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC as confirmed cases reach 282 with 42 deaths, while suspected cases emerge in Brazil and Italy among tra…
HighAI Blood Test Detects Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Response Within Weeks, Study Finds
Johns Hopkins researchers developed ARTEMIS-DELFI, an AI method analyzing cell-free DNA fragments in blood, which can identify whether pancreatic cancer therap…
HighHarvard team engineers bacteria-filled implants that fight cancer and infection safely
Harvard researchers created an implantable material containing engineered bacteria that safely delivers targeted cancer and infection treatments in mice, showi…
HighDutch Hospital Quarantines 12 Staff After Hantavirus Protocol Breach
A Dutch hospital quarantined 12 staff members for six weeks after failing to follow strictest protocols when handling blood and urine from a hantavirus patient…
HighResearchers identify microRNA miR-2392 as potential COVID-19 driver and therapeutic target
Researchers identified circulating microRNA miR-2392 as a key driver of SARS-CoV-2 infection severity, with potential as both a biomarker and therapeutic targe…
MediumIran's medicine crisis forces patients to abandon life-saving treatments
Skyrocketing drug prices and critical shortages in Iran are forcing patients to delay or abandon essential treatments, with chemotherapy sessions costing six t…
HighNew York confirms first case of rare, untreatable Bourbon virus
New York has confirmed its first case of Bourbon virus, a rare and potentially fatal tickborne illness with no vaccine or cure. Health officials warn cases may…
HighFDA elevates Texas egg recall to highest risk level as salmonella outbreak spreads
The FDA upgraded a Texas egg recall to its highest risk category after linking nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs to 98 salmonella cases across 17 states, with 26 h…
HighFDA to weigh testosterone therapy for menopausal women amid safety questions
The FDA is reviewing scientific evidence on testosterone use among menopausal women, with hundreds of public submissions describing benefits, though safety dat…
HighVera Therapeutics Files for FDA Accelerated Approval of Atacicept in IgA Nephropathy
Vera Therapeutics submitted a Biologics License Application to the FDA for atacicept, an investigational once-weekly injection for IgA nephropathy, after a Pha…
MediumHantavirus Outbreak Kills Three on Luxury Cruise Ship, Raising Climate Concerns
Three passengers died and two crew members fell ill aboard a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic, with hantavirus suspected as the cause. The outbreak raises co…
HighDrug combo shows synergistic promise against colorectal cancer resistance
University of Barcelona researchers identify a metabolic mechanism explaining colorectal cancer resistance to palbociclib and demonstrate that combining it wit…
HighHealth experts slam Trump's Kenya-only Ebola quarantine plan as unethical departure
Former US health officials and CDC unions oppose Trump administration plans for an American-only Ebola treatment facility in Kenya, citing ethical and operatio…
HighUltra-Processed Foods Linked to 65% Higher Cardiovascular Death Risk
European heart experts warn that ultra-processed foods are fueling global cardiovascular disease, with high consumption linked to 19% greater heart disease ris…
HighSpray nasal promissor elimina proteína tau ligada ao Alzheimer em testes com camundongos
Pesquisadores da University of Texas desenvolveram spray nasal que remove proteína tau associada ao Alzheimer, mostrando resultados positivos em camundongos id…
MediumGene Therapy Stocks Rally as Safety Concerns Ease for Bluebird, Peers
Bluebird Bio and other gene therapy companies receive regulatory clearance to resume clinical trials after cancer concerns proved unfounded, potentially revivi…
HighFirst human bladder transplant offers hope for kidney disease patients
UCLA surgeons performed the world's first human bladder transplant on a 41-year-old patient, eliminating the need for dialysis. The breakthrough technique coul…
HighCancer patients must disclose all supplements and medicines to oncologists
Cancer patients should inform their oncology teams about all supplements, vitamins, and chronic medications, as these can significantly affect treatment safety…
HighStudy suggests daily avocado consumption may help manage blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes
A Pennington Biomedical study suggests daily avocado consumption may help manage blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes patients, with potential cardiovascular…
MediumPope Leo's surgeon calls pontiff 'ideal patient' after unexpected lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer and underwent surgery, which his surgeon described as successful. He returned to the Vatican four da…
HighGLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise in Preventing Cancer, New Research Suggests
New research indicates GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce cancer risk, particularly breast cancer, beyond their weight-loss effects. Scientists are investigat…
MediumDietician's Simple Trick: Slow Down at Meals to Lose Weight
A registered dietitian shares that eating slowly can aid weight loss by allowing the brain 20 minutes to signal fullness, preventing overeating. Research suppo…
MediumMichigan's Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges: What to Know About Testing, Treatment and Prevention
Michigan faces a rapidly escalating cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 1,500 cases growing at 20-30% daily since late June. Infectious disease experts explain t…
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