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Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak kills three; experts warn of rare but deadly disease
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic cruise ship has killed three people with others sickened. The virus, spread primarily through rodent contact…
HighExperimental CAR T Therapy Achieves Complete Remission in Child With Metastatic Liver Cancer
A 3-year-old with metastatic hepatoblastoma achieved complete remission after two doses of experimental GPC3-CAR T cell therapy, marking significant progress i…
HighDelayed neonatal jaundice treatment poses serious risk to newborns, Ho hospital warns
Ho Teaching Hospital warns that delayed treatment of neonatal jaundice, a leading cause of pediatric admissions, can cause brain damage and death despite being…
HighClinical Trials Offer Personalized Rectal Cancer Treatment Options
Colorectal Cancer Alliance highlights expanding clinical trial opportunities for rectal cancer patients, emphasizing personalized approaches and quality-of-lif…
MediumFDA Approves Gilead's Daily HIV Pill to Streamline Patient Treatment
The FDA has approved Gilead's new daily HIV pill designed to simplify treatment regimens for certain patients, potentially improving medication adherence and t…
HighObesity is biology, not willpower: Expert challenges 'eat less, move more' myth
Spanish family physician challenges decades of obesity stigma, arguing the condition is a complex biological disease involving genetics, hormones, and neurobio…
HighAfrica Pivots to 'Health Sovereignty' as Global Donor Support Collapses
African nations face unprecedented health financing crisis as international donor support halves, forcing governments to pursue 'health sovereignty' through do…
HighPope Leo's Cancer Surgery Draws Global Support, Sparks Health Screening Calls
Pope Leo underwent cancer surgery, prompting worldwide expressions of support from leaders and calls for increased medical screenings and treatment awareness.
HighKU clinical officers lose court bid to renew fixed-term contracts
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court dismissed a union petition challenging Kenyatta University hospital's non-renewal of 15 clinical officers' fixed-…
HighUS links Cyclospora outbreak to Mexican lettuce as cases exceed 4,100
Over 4,100 people infected with parasitic cyclosporiasis across US; CDC points to Mexican-grown lettuce while Mexico disputes findings and FDA issues conflicti…
MediumSingle IV Treatment Shows Promise in Retraining Immune Cells Against Autoimmune Disease
Early trial results show a single intravenous treatment can retrain immune cells to combat autoimmune diseases, offering potential new therapeutic approach.
MediumDR Congo races to contain Ebola outbreak as virus spreads undetected in conflict zones
An Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed at least 136 people, with health officials acknowledging delayed detection allowed the virus to spread undetec…
HighHIV Drug Costs for Medicare Set to Triple by 2035
Medicare's annual antiretroviral therapy costs for seniors with HIV are projected to nearly triple from $6.4B in 2026 to $17.8B by 2035, driven by aging popula…
HighBladder Preservation in MIBC: Promise and Caution in Neoadjuvant Therapy
Oncologists debate bladder preservation viability in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, noting that clinical complete response rates don't reliably predict pathol…
HighOntario's First Rabies Death Since 1967 Highlights Critical Need for Immediate Post-Exposure Treatment
Ontario's first fatal rabies death since 1967 in an 11-year-old exposed to a bat underscores the critical importance of immediate post-exposure prophylaxis, wh…
HighEstudio UNAM revela por qué mujeres tienen menor afectación que hombres en COVID-19
Investigadores de la UNAM descubrieron que las mujeres tienen mayor resiliencia fisiológica ante enfermedades como COVID-19, con el 60% de hospitalizaciones y…
HighCochrane review: Medical cannabis benefits for insomnia remain too uncertain to confirm
A Cochrane review of 9 studies finds insufficient evidence to determine whether medical cannabis effectively treats insomnia, with participants experiencing mo…
HighAI-designed drugs target specific cancer cells better than conventional screening
Researchers at IRB Barcelona used AI to design drug compounds based on desired cellular effects rather than specific protein targets, demonstrating superior ac…
HighScientists discover antibiotic that exploits new bacterial ribosome vulnerability
Researchers discovered manikomycin, a natural depsipeptide antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria by binding to a previously unknown vulnerability in th…
HighWHO warns Ebola spread in DRC outpacing response as deaths climb, Uganda cases confirmed
WHO warns that the Ebola epidemic spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing response efforts, with death tolls climbing and new infections…
HighQuantum analysis reveals nitisinone's potential beyond tyrosinemia treatment
Quantum mechanical analysis reveals nitisinone, an FDA-approved tyrosinemia drug, may be repurposed to combat malaria, sleeping sickness, and bed bugs by targe…
HighEarly aggressive treatment linked to sustained remission in rheumatoid arthritis
A 10-year follow-up study shows that early rheumatoid arthritis patients achieving sustained remission at two years maintain higher remission rates and better…
HighMisinformation and mistrust hamper Ebola response in DRC as deaths mount
An Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has killed at least 177 people with nearly 750 suspected cases, but misinformation and community distrust are hampering respon…
HighRovi impulsa su negocio de fabricación con la aprobación europea de la vacuna de Moderna contra el VRS
La Comisión Europea autoriza la ampliación de mRESVia de Moderna para adultos de 18-59 años con riesgo de VRS, reforzando el contrato de fabricación de Rovi co…
HighPulmonary hypertension drug shows promise in blocking cancer metastasis
Ambrisentan, a pulmonary hypertension drug, significantly reduced tumor cell migration and metastasis in laboratory and animal trials across multiple cancer ty…
HighCongo's Ebola Outbreak Outpaces Response as Five Key Gaps Persist in Surveillance, Tracing and Care
Africa CDC says eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak, now 6,250 cases and 3,039 deaths, has likely not peaked and is outpacing tracing and containment efforts.
HighModerna and Merck's mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Cuts Death or Recurrence Risk by 42%, Shares Fall
Moderna and Merck report their experimental mRNA cancer vaccine reduced melanoma death or recurrence risk by 42%, while Moderna shares fell after data circulat…
MediumMedical community pushes to rename PCOS to PMOS to better reflect condition's complexity
Medical professionals are advocating to rename PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to PMOS to better reflect the condition's multisystem nature and improve care f…
HighCentral Africa Ebola Cases Surge to 471 as WHO Warns of Epidemic Scale Risk
Ebola cases in Central Africa have risen to 471 confirmed cases with 84 deaths across DR Congo and Uganda. WHO warns the outbreak could reach 2014 West Africa…
HighKenya to benefit from $518M G7 Ebola preparedness fund amid DRC outbreak
Kenya is among African nations receiving $518 million from G7 leaders to strengthen Ebola preparedness as a rare outbreak in DRC and Uganda poses regional heal…
HighCharles Balch Honored with Lifetime Achievement Yvonne Award for Shaping Modern Surgical Oncology
Dr. Charles Balch received the Lifetime Achievement Yvonne Award 2026 for his 40+ year career shaping surgical oncology, melanoma treatment, and breast cancer…
HighMajor Study Links Common Antibiotic Cefepime to Higher Mortality Risk
A major study finds cefepime, a widely used antibiotic, is associated with higher mortality rates in adults compared to other beta-lactam antibiotics, raising…
HighWorker sues contractors over deadly Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak
A worker sickened by Legionnaires' disease is suing contractors responsible for maintaining Harlem Hospital's cooling tower, which killed 7 residents. The outb…
HighTwo U.S. government scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus into country
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab face federal charges for smuggling deactivated mpox virus vials from Africa without permits and lying to investigators…
HighCervical Cancer Screening Plummets Among Young Women, Study Warns
Nearly one in three U.S. women aged 21-29 have never been screened for cervical cancer, up from one in eight in 2005, while advanced cancer cases climb among o…
HighRussian study links BCG vaccine to slower Covid-19 spread, adds to growing research
St. Petersburg University researchers analyzing 100 academic papers found that countries with long-term BCG vaccination programs show slower Covid-19 spread an…
MediumPune doctors discover novel genetic mutation linked to rare neonatal diabetes
Pune doctors identified a previously unknown genetic mutation in the MS4A6A gene linked to transient neonatal diabetes mellitus in an extremely premature infan…
HighBrazil approves Prevenar 20 pneumococcal vaccine for severe disease protection
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved Pfizer's Prevenar 20, a 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine protecting against severe pneumococcal disease including menin…
HighNGS Technology Transforms Uncertain Infections Into Actionable Diagnoses
Hybrid-capture NGS technology helps clinicians identify pathogens in diagnostically challenging cases by simultaneously evaluating hundreds of potential infect…
HighEbola outbreak accelerates in Congo amid funding constraints
Ebola cases are accelerating in the Democratic Republic of Congo with no approved treatments available, while response efforts face constraints from reduced U.…
HighWHO warns single Ebola case could spark global spread as outbreak reaches 670 cases
WHO Africa director warns a single Ebola case could spread beyond DRC and Uganda, with 160 suspected deaths among 670 cases. The Bundibugyo strain lacks a vacc…
HighUC Davis researchers link tumor microbiome to immune response in sarcoma patients
UC Davis researchers discovered microbiomes exist within soft tissue sarcomas and interact with immune cells, potentially enabling new immunotherapy approaches…
HighDefinium's LSD-based anxiety drug posts second major Phase 3 trial win
Definium Therapeutics' LSD-based anxiety treatment DT120 achieved positive Phase 3 trial results, marking another clinical win for the psychedelics sector whic…
HighNew Mexico measles outbreak cost $5.4M, study finds
A 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico cost $5.4 million in societal expenses, with vaccination activities and public health response comprising the bulk of cos…
HighMetaplastic breast cancer demands distinct treatment approach, Nature review finds
Metaplastic breast carcinoma is a rare, biologically distinct cancer currently treated with triple-negative breast cancer regimens despite poor response, requi…
HighJessie J's China comeback spotlights Western artists' pivot to lucrative Asian market
Jessie J's successful return to China's Singer competition highlights how Western artists are increasingly targeting the country's booming music market, now th…
HighCasa Blanca lanza portal 'TrumpRx.gov' con medicamentos a precios reducidos
El Gobierno estadounidense lanzó TrumpRx.gov, un portal que ofrece hasta 40 medicamentos de marca con grandes descuentos tras acuerdos con farmacéuticas como P…
HighAnvisa approves first Ozempic analog as EMS leads generic race
Anvisa approved Ozivy, EMS's synthetic semaglutide analog, marking the first generic alternative to Ozempic following the drug's patent expiration. EMS project…
HighPCOS Officially Renamed PMOS in Major Medical Milestone
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition's complexity beyon…
HighDoctors discover patient's shoulder joint was completely missing
Doctors discovered a patient's shoulder joint was completely missing during examination of chronic shoulder pain, revealing an unusual medical condition requir…
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