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Study reveals deep brain stimulation rewires brain circuits in depression treatment
Mount Sinai researchers discovered that deep brain stimulation physically rewires white matter pathways in the brain, revealing a previously unknown mechanism…
HighActress Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Star, Dies in Car Crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, 18-year-old actress known for roles in Godzilla films, died in a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County when the car struck a culvert at exces…
HighMedical AI Faces Proof Problem: Clinical Evidence Gap Widens
Medical AI systems face a critical validation gap: benchmark scores don't prove clinical safety or efficacy. Researchers argue randomized controlled trials are…
HighIraq reports first CCHF case of year as hemorrhagic fever spreads across provinces
Iraq's Nineveh province confirmed its first case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever this year in a 27-year-old laborer, with 15 additional cases reported acros…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC surges to 689 cases, 139 deaths amid operational challenges
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 689 confirmed Ebola cases with 139 deaths across three eastern provinces. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak faces operational…
HighImmunotherapy Shows Promise for Treating Depression in Early Trial
Early clinical trials suggest immunotherapy targeting inflammation, specifically IL-6, may effectively treat severe depression and anhedonia, opening a new the…
MediumEbola cases near 1,000 in Congo as misinformation fuels attacks on health workers
Nearly 1,000 Ebola cases in DRC's Ituri Province have triggered violent attacks on medical facilities as locals reject the virus's existence, hampering contain…
HighMeasles Case Confirmed in Baltimore Area After International Travel
Maryland Department of Health confirms measles case in Baltimore resident with recent international travel. Public advised to check exposure locations between…
HighWHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with 80+ deaths reported…
HighBlood test predicts Crohn's disease years before symptoms emerge
Sinai Health researchers developed a blood test measuring immune response to gut bacteria that can predict Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear, potent…
HighWHO convenes global partners to strengthen equitable access to pandemic medical countermeasures
WHO's interim Medical Countermeasures Network held its 3rd annual meeting in Istanbul with 85 participants from 30 organizations to strengthen collaboration on…
HighGlobal Economy Faces Worse-Than-Expected Downturn Through Q1 2021, Central Bank Chief Warns
Philippine Central Bank Governor Benjamin Diokno warns the global economy will contract more severely than IMF forecasts through Q1 2021 due to renewed COVID-1…
HighH5N1 outbreak kills thousands of New England seals in unprecedented spillover event
A CDC-published study documents an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak among New England gray and harbor seals, with multiple spillover events from wild birds causin…
HighZTE and China's National Clinical Research Center Partner on AI-Driven Interventional Medicine
ZTE Corporation and China's National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine signed a strategic partnership to develop AI-powered smart healthcare…
HighStudy Exposes Treatment Gaps in Microscopic Colitis Care
A UNC study reveals significant gaps in microscopic colitis diagnosis and treatment, with 10% of patients unaware of their diagnosis and 46% not receiving reco…
HighAsbestos Exposure Blind Spot in Lung Cancer Screening Puts Thousands at Risk
Curtin University research reveals asbestos-exposed Australians are being missed by lung cancer screening programs that focus primarily on smoking history, pot…
HighFatty liver disease can reverse without medication through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes
Fatty liver disease can be reversed without medication through weight loss of 7-10%, dietary changes, and regular exercise, according to medical experts. The c…
HighLiving Near Water-Polluting Facilities Linked to Higher Risk of Rare Movement Disorder
A Neurology study of over 500,000 UK residents found living near pollutant-emitting industrial facilities was associated with higher risk of progressive supran…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC reaches 1,118 cases; gold-mining town identified as likely origin
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,118 cases, with origins traced to a gold-mining town. The Bundibugyo virus strain thr…
HighHIV patients can recover bone loss by switching drugs or adding bisphosphonates
New research demonstrates that HIV patients experiencing bone loss from tenofovir can recover bone density by switching antiretroviral drugs or adding zoledron…
HighMedicamentos GLP-1 como Ozempic podem reduzir risco de perda de visão em idosos
Estudo com 157 mil pessoas revela que medicamentos GLP-1 como Ozempic estão associados a redução de 18% no risco de degenerescência macular relacionada com a i…
MediumStudy Links GLP-1 Drugs to Nail Separation and Hair Loss, But Causation Unclear
An international study found GLP-1 drug users reported nail separation and hair loss significantly more often than non-users, though researchers emphasize asso…
HighHantavirus Outbreak Aboard Atlantic Cruise Ship Kills Three, Baffles Experts
Three passengers died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde. The WHO declared it a public health event with six confi…
HighReplimune Gets Third FDA Approval Shot After Leadership Shakeup
Replimune will resubmit its twice-rejected cancer drug for FDA approval following leadership changes at the agency and reported White House intervention, with…
HighLess than half of new cancer therapies extend patient survival, Spanish study finds
Spanish researchers found that less than half of new cancer therapies approved since 2010 increase patient survival, raising concerns about healthcare system s…
HighGerman scientists identify 'death complex' triggering Alzheimer's decline
German researchers discovered a toxic protein interaction that triggers brain cell death in Alzheimer's disease and developed an experimental drug that blocks…
HighEbola outbreak spreading to new areas despite some containment gains, MSF warns
Médecins Sans Frontières warns that the DRC's largest-ever Ebola outbreak is not shrinking but shifting to new, unprepared areas, with over 7,200 confirmed cas…
HighMusic therapy patients show higher medical complexity, longer hospital stays
Study finds surgical patients with mental health disorders receiving music therapy are more medically complex with 41.8% longer hospital stays, though therapy…
HighFDA drug center leader Høeg departs amid agency turmoil and vaccine skepticism concerns
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, acting director of the FDA's drug evaluation division, is departing her post in the latest high-level departure at the agency, following i…
HighKennedy pledges federal aid as New York declares measles emergency
New York has declared a measles emergency as cases surge in rural areas, prompting federal support from Kennedy administration. Healthcare systems brace for co…
HighIndian-origin man dies after 8-hour wait with chest pain at Canadian hospital; family demands answers
An Indian-origin accountant died in Edmonton-area Grey Nuns Community Hospital after reportedly waiting over eight hours with severe chest pain. The hospital s…
MediumKerala Shigella Outbreak: Expert Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Kerala faces a shigella outbreak among schoolchildren. The highly contagious bacterial infection spreads via contaminated food and water, requiring urgent hygi…
HighCancer injection eradicates tumours in treatment-resistant cases
A new injectable cancer treatment called amivantamab eliminated tumors entirely in 15% of treatment-resistant head and neck cancer patients, with 42% showing s…
HighInvestigador del Barcelonaβeta: reducir 14 factores de riesgo podría prevenir el 45% de casos de demencia
Investigador del BBRC explica cómo la detección de cambios cognitivos sutiles en fases preclínicas del Alzheimer, mediante nuevas técnicas digitales, permite i…
HighDual antiplatelet therapy shows promise in South Indian heart disease patients
A South Indian study of 84 cardiovascular patients found dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus clopidogrel) reduced adverse events compared to aspirin alone,…
MediumAir pollution silently damages kidneys in young adults, decade-long Indian study finds
A decade-long study of 12,000 Indians reveals that PM2.5 exposure accelerates kidney function decline even in younger adults without pre-existing kidney diseas…
HighPhysical Function Impairments Linked to Hospital Readmission Risk in Older Adults
A systematic review of 80,000+ patients found strong associations between physical function impairments and hospital readmission risk among adults 50+, suggest…
HighFour Pharma Rivals Built an AI Sandbox Together—Then Moved to Quantum
Four competing pharmaceutical giants co-founded AION Labs in Israel to jointly test AI technologies without sharing proprietary drug work, creating a venture s…
HighCongo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 200 Deaths as Rare Strain Spreads
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 204 deaths from 867 suspected Ebola cases, with WHO warning actual numbers likely much higher. The rare Bundibugyo strain…
HighLong COVID immune system trapped in prolonged viral battle, UCSF study suggests
UCSF researchers found that long COVID patients' immune systems remain in prolonged inflammation while failing to eliminate coronavirus remnants in intestinal…
MediumIbovespa sobe 2,33% com maior alta desde janeiro, impulsionado por exterior e sinais fiscais
O Ibovespa fechou em alta de 2,33%, atingindo 120.210,75 pontos, sua maior valorização desde janeiro, impulsionado por mercados externos favoráveis e declaraçõ…
HighStudy Links Common Antibiotic Cefepime to Higher Mortality Risk
A study suggests cefepime, a widely-used antibiotic, may be associated with higher mortality rates compared to other beta-lactam antibiotics, raising concerns…
MediumScientists map vulnerabilities of drug-resistant cancer cells to prevent relapse
UCSF researchers used a robotic platform to identify common vulnerabilities in persister cancer cells that survive standard treatments, finding nine drugs that…
HighF-35B fighter jet crashes near San Diego; pilot safely ejects
A US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar airbase in San Diego on Friday. The pilot ejected safely with non-life-threatening injuries.
HighFive genes identified as key targets for COVID-19 drug development
A Nature study identifies five genetic variants associated with severe COVID-19, providing a roadmap for prioritizing drug candidates in clinical trials and po…
HighCongo launches vaccination campaign against deadliest Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign against its deadliest outbreak, using a vaccine for a different viral strain due to…
MediumShanghai researchers engineer lab-grown biological pacemaker from stem cells
Shanghai researchers successfully grew a functional sinoatrial node from stem cells, creating a biological pacemaker that could revolutionize treatment of abno…
HighSupreme Court temporarily blocks mifepristone restrictions pending review
The Supreme Court temporarily extended women's access to mifepristone abortion pill until Thursday while considering restrictions imposed by a federal appeals…
HighMounjaro cuts diabetes risk by 94% in obese patients, shows 3-year study
A 176-week clinical trial shows tirzepatida (Mounjaro) reduces type 2 diabetes progression risk by 94% in obese/overweight adults with prediabetes, achieving u…
HighPakistani airstrike kills 269 at Kabul rehab centre despite military claims
Pakistan conducted an airstrike on Kabul's Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital on March 16, killing at least 269 people. Pakistan claims it targeted military inf…
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