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Blood pressure drug recalled over cancer-causing chemical impurity
UK medicines regulator recalls 25 batches of Irbesartan blood pressure medication due to potential cancer-causing chemical impurities, though no patient harm h…
HighPunjab Approves Rs8.7 Billion Cancer Hospital in DG Khan
Punjab government grants administrative approval for Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan at Rs8.7 billion, aiming to expand specialized cancer car…
HighEight weeks emerges as minimum for reliably curing acute hepatitis C with DAA therapy
Meta-analysis of 1,078 patients shows interferon-free antiviral therapy achieves 97.7% cure rate for acute hepatitis C, with eight weeks identified as the prac…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Linked to Rare Vision Loss; Austin Case Raises Safety Questions
An Austin man experienced vision loss after taking Wegovy, raising concerns about a rare eye condition (NAION) potentially linked to GLP-1 drugs. Medical exper…
MediumMalaysia seeks greener dialysis without compromising patient care
Malaysia's National Kidney Foundation addresses the environmental cost of dialysis, which consumes over 2 billion litres of water annually for 50,000 patients,…
HighWomen with autoimmune diseases face nearly 50% higher psychiatric misdiagnosis rates
A study of 6,607 autoimmune disease patients found women are 50% more likely to be misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions than men, reflecting persistent gen…
HighAmanda Peet's Breast Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Subtle Symptoms of Lobular Carcinoma
Actress Amanda Peet revealed her stage 1 invasive lobular carcinoma diagnosis in a New Yorker essay, describing atypical early symptoms and treatment including…
HighTB preventive treatment cuts deaths in HIV patients across six countries
A CDC-led study across six high-burden countries confirms TB preventive treatment significantly reduces TB occurrence and deaths in people with HIV, with over…
HighO que se sabe sobre as possíveis vacinas contra a Covid-19
Mais de 200 laboratórios desenvolvem vacinas contra Covid-19, com 11 já na fase 3 de testes. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sinovac e Sputnik V lideram a corrid…
HighDRC declares Ebola outbreak as 65 deaths reported in eastern mining region
The Democratic Republic of Congo declared an Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths and 246 cases reported, primarily in Ituri province's mining towns. Regional coordin…
HighWhite House takes stricter virus containment stance than COVID era
The administration enforces strict quarantine measures for hantavirus and blocks Ebola patients from returning home, contrasting with previous COVID-19 policy…
HighCHEST releases 13 evidence-based recommendations for managing adult bronchiectasis
The American College of Chest Physicians released 13 evidence-based recommendations for managing adult bronchiectasis, aiming to standardize care and reduce di…
HighCDC-Blocked COVID Vaccine Study Published in Top Medical Journal
A COVID-19 vaccine efficacy study that CDC leadership blocked from internal publication has been published in an external medical journal, showing the 2025-26…
HighBritish Columbia Confirms First Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Teenager
British Columbia reports its first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in a hospitalized teenager, likely contracted from animal exposure. Health authorities ar…
HighAfrica CDC Mobilizes Regional Response as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across DRC-Uganda Border
Africa CDC mobilizes urgent regional coordination after confirmed Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri Province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, plus an import…
HighAmericans Live 29% More Years With Chronic Disease Than Global Average
Americans live 12.4 years with chronic diseases on average, 29% above global mean, driven by mental health disorders and musculoskeletal conditions. Women face…
HighStem Cell-Derived Dopamine Neuron Transplants Show Encouraging 12-Month Results in Parkinson's Trial
The ISSCR presented 12-month data from the STEM-PD Phase I/II trial of a cryopreserved stem cell-derived dopaminergic cell product for Parkinson's disease, rep…
MediumScientists develop single vaccine protecting against COVID, flu and RSV
Researchers developed a trivalent vaccine using virus-like particles that simultaneously display antigens from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and RSV, achieving comp…
HighGestational diabetes history linked to type 2 onset 13 years earlier
Women with gestational diabetes history develop type 2 diabetes nearly 13 years earlier and are twice as likely to require insulin treatment, indicating more s…
HighStructured Support May Slow Weight Regain After GLP-1 Drug Discontinuation
A pilot trial of 39 adults found that medically tailored meals or digital wellness apps slowed weight regain to 3.6% over four months after stopping GLP-1 ther…
MediumUK cruise ship passengers to be tested before charter flight home from hantavirus outbreak
British passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship will be tested before returning to the UK following a hantavirus outbreak that has killed one British national…
HighTanzania Ends Marburg Outbreak as Africa Grapples with Multiple Health Crises
Tanzania declares end of Marburg virus outbreak, but Africa faces escalating health crises including cholera, meningitis, and Ebola. Experts cite weak infrastr…
MediumNHS staff under investigation for accessing dead teen's medical records without permission
NHS staff in Bristol are under investigation for potentially accessing the medical records of Oliver McGowan, an autistic teenager who died in 2016, without le…
HighUK approves daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss amid counterfeit drug warnings
Foundayo, a new daily pill treating diabetes and aiding weight loss, launches in UK pharmacies Monday. Pharmacists welcome the oral alternative but warn of gro…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak hits record first-month cases as WHO sounds alarm
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing an unprecedented Ebola outbreak with the highest first-month case total on record, surpassing 1,000 cases amid…
HighPMOS linked to 340% higher CVD risk in young women beyond obesity, diabetes
Research shows women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome face 340% higher cardiovascular disease risk, with only one-third explained by obesity or di…
HighRecor Medical Promotes Ultrasound Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
Recor Medical highlights its ultrasound renal denervation technology on World Hypertension Day, addressing the one-third of hypertension patients whose blood p…
HighPortugal to test promising immunotherapy injection for head and neck cancer
Portugal will participate in clinical trials of amivantamab, an experimental immunotherapy injection for head and neck cancer, with over one-third of participa…
HighScabies outbreak in Brazil may be linked to indiscriminate ivermectin use
A scabies outbreak in Pernambuco may be linked to widespread ivermectin misuse during the pandemic, with the parasite potentially developing drug resistance, a…
MediumFlu outbreak hits Air Force base weeks after vaccine mandate rescinded
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base contracted flu weeks after Defense Secretary Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, with only 40% of train…
HighFDA autoriza PrecivityAD2, primer análisis de sangre para detectar Alzheimer desde los 40 años
La FDA autorizó PrecivityAD2, un análisis de sangre que detecta biomarcadores de Alzheimer mediante una sola muestra. La prueba mide amiloide y proteína tau co…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak surges to 930 deaths, spreading faster than any previous epidemic
The DRC's Ebola outbreak has killed at least 930 people across 2,344 confirmed cases, spreading faster than any previous outbreak and reaching the third-larges…
HighHome-Based Exercise Reduces Radiotherapy Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients
Research from Edith Cowan University shows home-based exercise during radiotherapy helps breast cancer patients recover faster from fatigue and improves qualit…
HighScientists map genetic basis of phage resistance in antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers identify novel genetic loci in Mycobacterium abscessus that determine phage susceptibility, revealing lipid metabolism pathways critical for phage…
HighIAEA Expands Nuclear Medicine Role in Global Health at WHO Assembly
The IAEA presented its initiatives at the World Health Assembly to expand nuclear medicine access in developing countries, focusing on cancer treatment, zoonot…
HighBangladesh Measles Deaths Surge to 605 Amid Healthcare Crisis
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has claimed 605 lives since March, with 4 additional deaths reported Thursday. The crisis has overwhelmed healthcare systems and…
HighNagoya University, Fujifilm Achieve 10x Efficiency Boost in mRNA Delivery Technology
Researchers from Nagoya University and Fujifilm created a new lipid nanoparticle technology delivering circular mRNA with 10x efficiency, potentially enabling…
HighHuman activity linked to surge in emerging infectious diseases, study finds
New research demonstrates that human actions—including ecosystem fragmentation and habitat disruption—are driving increased emergence and spread of infectious…
HighScientists Discover Hidden Sub-Compartments That Drive Ribosome Assembly
St. Jude researchers discovered that smaller sub-compartments within the nucleolus organize ribosome assembly through biomolecular phase separation, revealing…
HighDRC declares Ebola outbreak with 80 deaths; Bundibugyo strain confirmed in Ituri province
Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola outbreak in Ituri province with 246 cases and 80 deaths, identified as the Bundibugyo strain. Regional health agenc…
HighOccasional Heavy Drinking Triples Liver Fibrosis Risk in Fatty Liver Patients
Study of 8,000 people shows occasional binge drinking triples liver fibrosis risk in those with fatty liver disease, emphasizing drinking pattern matters more…
HighChildren's Colorado leads development of national sickle cell disease neurodevelopmental care standards
Children's Hospital Colorado helped develop new national standards for identifying and managing developmental and cognitive challenges in sickle cell disease p…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Expand Beyond Weight Loss With Broader Health Benefits, Doctors Say
Medical professionals and users weigh in on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, highlighting metabolic benefits alongside concerning side effects and safety questions ab…
MediumMaternal RSV vaccine shows 68% protection against infant hospitalization
A US study finds maternal RSV prefusion F vaccination reduces infant hospitalization risk by 68%, with highest protection in the first month of life when vulne…
MediumAnvisa aprova Ozivy, primeiro análogo sintético nacional de semaglutida
Anvisa approved Ozivy, Brazil's first synthetic semaglutide injection pen by EMS, following Novo Nordisk's Ozempic patent expiration. The product offers a dome…
HighChile's hidden asthma crisis: up to 1 in 10 may be undiagnosed
Experts warn that up to 1 in 10 Chileans may have undiagnosed asthma, with poor inhaler use and low treatment adherence worsening outcomes. Digital health tool…
HighPeptide Therapy Gains Attention Amid Questions About Industry Suppression
A Dear Doctor column questions whether pharmaceutical companies are suppressing peptide treatments due to their lower cost and potential efficacy compared to t…
MediumEarth's magnetic field may influence aging and neurodegenerative disease, scientists find
Scientists discover Earth's magnetic field may influence cellular aging and could offer new treatment approaches for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
MediumDoc Willie and Liza Ong: Healers Who Teach Even Through Their Own Battle
Renowned Filipino physicians Willie and Liza Ong, who educated millions through accessible medical content, continue their public service mission while battlin…
HighBreath Test Shows Promise for Early Blood Cancer Detection
Researchers developed a breath test using Breath Biopsy technology to detect blood cancers by analyzing exhaled molecules, offering a non-invasive, low-cost al…
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