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Global trial challenges flucloxacillin as default for staph bloodstream infections
A major international clinical trial challenges flucloxacillin as default treatment for golden staph bloodstream infections, finding cefazolin and benzylpenici…
HighWHO Chief Arrives in Canary Islands to Oversee Hantavirus Cruise Evacuation
WHO Director-General Tedros arrived in Tenerife to oversee evacuation of 100+ people from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak that has killed 3 people, em…
HighExperimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting tau protein in new study
Biogen's diranersen, an experimental drug targeting tau protein, shows potential to slow early Alzheimer's cognitive decline through a different mechanism than…
HighPfizer prevé volver a la vida normal en un año, aunque anticipa vacunas anuales contra el COVID-19
El consejero delegado de Pfizer, Albert Bourla, prevé un retorno a la vida normal en un año, aunque considera probable que la vacunación contra el COVID-19 deb…
MediumLast US iron lung patient's legacy warns of polio's dangers amid vaccine hesitancy
Martha Lillard, the last known US polio patient using an iron lung, died at 78, prompting her sister to warn against growing vaccine hesitancy as health offici…
HighPediatric leaders map 10 research frontiers to transform child health
Pediatric research leaders identified 10 high-promise areas—genomics, mental health, vaccines, AI, and cancer treatment among them—likely to shape child health…
HighStudy links faster biological aging in younger generations to early-onset cancer surge
Research shows younger people are developing age-related cancers at higher rates due to accelerated biological aging. A Washington University study found young…
HighStudy reveals dual resistance mechanisms to KRAS inhibitors in colorectal cancer
Researchers identify genetic and cell-state adaptive mechanisms driving KRAS inhibitor resistance in colorectal cancer, proposing TBK1 blockade as a potential…
HighMIT Researcher Develops CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Childhood Epilepsy
Shannon Knight, a MIT doctoral researcher, is developing a CRISPR-based gene therapy to treat SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing child…
HighRare brain-eating amoeba death offers critical diagnostic lessons for physicians
A toddler's death from a rare brain-destroying amoeba infection provides critical lessons for medical professionals on early detection and treatment of this un…
HighHindu Student-Priest Kidnapped, Tortured for Ransom in Bangladesh
A 25-year-old Hindu law student and part-time temple assistant was kidnapped, tortured, and forced to pay ransom in Dhaka. He escaped after 26 hours and is rec…
HighIrene Joliot-Curie's artificial radioactivity discovery revolutionized modern cancer treatment
Irene Joliot-Curie's 1935 Nobel Prize-winning discovery of artificial radioactivity revolutionized cancer diagnosis and treatment through radioisotopes, establ…
HighHigh Court Clears Path for Puberty Blocker Trial on Children
A UK high court judge rejected a legal challenge to halt a clinical trial of puberty blockers for children aged 11-16 at King's College London, ruling the camp…
HighMinderoo commits $3.6M more to Australia's first Children's Cancer Centre
Australia's first Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre opened in Sydney with $3.6 million additional funding from Minderoo Foundation, integrating research,…
HighPope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and underwent successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital…
HighPharma's future demands empathy alongside science, says Menarini APAC CMO
Menarini's APAC CMO advocates balancing scientific rigor with creativity, empathy and cultural relevance in pharmaceutical marketing, moving beyond traditional…
HighFaceTime Video Triage Speeds Stroke Care, Cuts Hospital Misrouting in Half
UK paramedics now use FaceTime calls with specialist doctors to assess stroke patients at emergency scenes, enabling faster treatment and proper hospital alloc…
HighRadiation-immunotherapy combo shows promise against pancreatic cancer in study
University of Colorado researchers found that combining radiation and immunotherapy effectively eradicates pancreatic tumors in animal models, offering hope fo…
MediumFDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults
The FDA has approved the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine for use in older adults, marking a significant advancement in flu vaccination technology following…
HighCada 27 segundos se diagnostica cáncer de sangre; DKMS y Metro lanzan campaña de donantes
DKMS Foundation and Metro Chile launch awareness campaign for World Blood Cancer Day, promoting bone marrow donor registration. Chile diagnoses ~4,000 blood ca…
HighKorea's AI medical device approvals surge 41% as digital health transforms market
South Korea approved 41% more AI-based medical devices in 2025, with digital therapeutics expanding beyond insomnia to treat ADHD and eating disorders, reflect…
HighStudy finds GP breast cancer guidelines miss 95% of at-risk young women
Research from Cambridge and ICR reveals current NHS guidelines miss 95% of women under 50 who develop breast cancer within a decade, prompting calls for criter…
HighCongo's Ebola Outbreak Outpaces Response as Five Gaps Leave Containment Lagging
Ebola in eastern Congo has spread to 60 health zones with 6,250 cases and 3,039 deaths, outpacing tracking and containment; Africa CDC says the outbreak has li…
HighCunningham MP Alison Byrnes Shares Thyroid Eye Disease Battle as First Treatment Listed on PBS
Teprotumumab (Tepezza) becomes the first thyroid eye disease treatment subsidised under the PBS from November 1, as federal MP Alison Byrnes shares her own exp…
HighCyclospora outbreak expands beyond lettuce as cases surge across 45 states
A cyclospora outbreak affecting over 18,000 people across 45 states has expanded beyond lettuce contamination, with FDA data revealing additional cases from ot…
HighTrump imposes travel ban on three African nations as Ebola death toll exceeds 100
The US bans entry for passport holders who visited DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past three weeks as an Ebola outbreak kills over 100 people. The measure…
HighMindfulness and tai chi ease pain, fatigue in cancer survivors, study finds
A major study finds mindfulness and tai chi practices significantly reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in cancer survivors, suggesting mind-body therapie…
HighMultiple people treated after rabies-infected skunk found in B.C.'s Kootenay Lake region
Multiple people received treatment after exposure to a rabies-infected skunk in B.C.'s Kootenay Lake region. Health authorities urge anyone potentially exposed…
HighHantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in Canary Islands for emergency evacuation
A Dutch cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus cases is arriving at Spain's Canary Islands for emergency evacuation of nearly 150 passengers. Three deaths have…
HighNHS trust admits 20 women had breasts removed unnecessarily in cancer care scandal
An NHS trust in County Durham has admitted that 20 women underwent unnecessary mastectomies during cancer treatment, with 315 of 514 reviewed cases showing pat…
HighCFM autoriza dois novos tratamentos focais para câncer de próstata com menos efeitos colaterais
Brazil's Federal Medical Council approves HIFU and cryoablation for selected prostate cancer cases, offering targeted treatment with reduced sexual and urinary…
HighUCI researchers develop free ML tool to predict COVID-19 patient ICU needs
UC Irvine researchers created a free machine-learning tool predicting COVID-19 patient need for ventilators or ICU care with 95% accuracy, now available for he…
HighFauci texts reveal 'dogmatic' approach to COVID guidance, analyst says
Newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci spark debate over his pandemic response flexibility, with critics arguing he was too dogmatic on vaccine gu…
Medium18 Ebola patients flee Congo treatment center after arson attack
Angry residents in eastern Congo attacked and burned an Ebola treatment center, causing 18 suspected patients to flee. This is the second such attack in a week…
HighPharmac's diabetes drug access plan risks harming Māori and Pasifika, doctors warn
Pharmac proposes removing ethnicity criteria for type 2 diabetes drugs, expanding access but potentially disadvantaging Māori and Pasifika who face disproporti…
HighBrain stimulation technique shows promise for smoking cessation in clinical trial
A study using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to strengthen self-control brain regions reduced smoking by 11+ cigarettes daily, outperformi…
HighWA Leaders Chart Course on Dementia Crisis as Cases Rise
Alzheimer's WA leaders discuss dementia as Australia's leading killer, emphasizing early detection, caregiver support, and innovative research approaches inclu…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak kills 2,000 as rare Bundibugyo strain spreads faster than ever
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DRC has killed over 2,000 people with a 45.9% fatality rate, spreading faster than any recorded outbreak. Health authorities…
HighStudy Links Long COVID to Brain Dopamine Damage, Opening New Treatment Paths
Brain imaging study finds long COVID damages dopamine-releasing neurons, explaining fatigue, cognitive decline, and motivational loss. Findings may enable new…
HighConvicted Nurse Becomes Safety Advocate, Speaking on Hospital Automation Risks
RaDonda Vaught, convicted of negligent homicide for a fatal medication error, now speaks nationally on hospital safety and automation risks in healthcare syste…
HighStudent dies in Reading meningitis outbreak as health officials warn of rapid deterioration
A student has died and two others are being treated following a meningitis B outbreak in Reading. Health officials are working to contain the spread of the hig…
HighCongo's Ebola Deaths Pass 5,000 as Spread Reaches Other African Nations and Response Strains
Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 5,026 people of 10,351 infected, with cases now in Kenya and Nigeria and experts doubting containment capacity.
HighDRC Ebola cases surge to 956 as WHO warns of rapid spread
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 956 confirmed Ebola cases with 247 deaths as WHO warns the virus spreads rapidly despite containment efforts. The rare Bun…
HighCentral Africa Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases; U.S. risk remains low
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 1,000 suspected cases with 223 deaths as of late May 2026. The Bundibugyo strain lack…
HighAI and Advanced Imaging Transform Breast Cancer Detection and Risk Prediction
Technology including AI and advanced imaging is improving breast cancer detection and risk prediction, with startups and medical institutions deploying these t…
MediumSecond American Ebola Patient Evacuated to Germany as US Declines Direct Treatment
A second US citizen working in DR Congo tested positive for Ebola and was evacuated to Germany for treatment, highlighting international medical response proto…
HighAutopsies of Two COVID-19 Patients Reveal Brain Inflammation and Vascular Injury Without Detectable Virus
A UK study of two patients who died with COVID-19 found brain inflammation and vascular injury, but no viral RNA in brain tissue, suggesting indirect immune or…
MediumSilica nanoparticles eliminate aggressive prostate cancer in mice study
Cornell researchers demonstrated that silica nanoparticles combined with immunotherapy effectively eliminated aggressive prostate cancer tumors in mice, offeri…
MediumNorthwest Indianapolis Shooting Kills Two, Injures Five in Early Morning Attack
A shooting in northwest Indianapolis early Sunday killed two people and injured five others in a parking lot on Shore Terrace. Police are investigating the inc…
MediumStanford's Label-Free Microscope Reveals Living Cells at 120-Nanometer Resolution
Stanford researchers created Interferometric Image Scanning Microscopy (iISM), achieving 120-nanometer resolution to observe living cells without fluorescent l…
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