Gesundheit und Versorgung: Krankenhäuser und Patienten, Krankheitsausbrüche und Impfstoffe, Therapien und Arzneimittelzulassungen, psychische Gesundheit und die Systeme, die Menschen gesund halten.
Experts warn that rapid private testosterone prescribing expansion risks treating men with non-specific symptoms and borderline results, potentially shifting long-term monitoring burdens to the NHS.
UCL-led study of 97,000 NHS patients finds metabolic changes from antipsychotics occur fastest in first 90 days, with blood sugar rising 14x faster and weight 9x faster than baseline.
Pesquisadores do Hospital de Amor identificaram biomarcadores inflamatórios no sangue capazes de prever, antes da primeira dose, se a imunoterapia funcionará em pacientes com melanoma avançado, permitindo personalizar tratamentos e otimizar recursos do SUS.
Researchers developed spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI), a non-contact camera-based technique that objectively measures skin changes in scleroderma patients, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment monitoring beyond traditional manual assessment.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 4,410 people across 9,144 confirmed cases, making it the fastest-growing and deadliest outbreak in the country's history, complicated by ongoing violence and displacement.
Mount Sinai researchers identified specific brain pathways whose stimulation correlates with sustained improvement in deep brain stimulation treatment for treatment-resistant depression, potentially refining electrode placement precision.
A study of 2.3 million California children found those in counties with higher lithium concentrations in water had 60% higher odds of Wolff-Parkinson-White heart condition diagnosis, suggesting prenatal exposure may affect cardiac development.
Researchers isolated antibodies from pooled breast milk that neutralized RSV, adenovirus, and influenza strains in lab tests and reduced illness in infected mice, suggesting potential for passive immunization therapies.
Kenya's response to imported Ebola cases exposed critical gaps in outbreak preparedness beyond Nairobi, particularly in remote northeastern Wajir county where local health facilities lack adequate equipment and trained personnel.
CBT shows the strongest evidence for treating GAD among cognitive therapies, while applied relaxation and metacognitive therapy have less certain support. Treatment approaches range from low-intensity self-help to intensive weekly sessions.
Fiji's HIV outbreak has sparked online misinformation falsely blaming COVID-19 vaccines, but experts confirm the actual cause is illicit drug use and unsafe injection practices, not vaccination.
Fiji's HIV outbreak is being falsely blamed on Covid vaccination in online misinformation, but experts confirm illicit drug use and unsafe injection practices are the actual cause.
Dr. Guy Choshen separates fact from fiction on popular cold remedies, finding most provide comfort but lack scientific evidence to cure or prevent illness.
Health expos in remote Far North Queensland aim to boost bowel cancer screening rates, which sit at 16% versus the national 40% average. Cultural barriers and access challenges drive the outreach effort.
Medical experts warn that prolonged sitting combined with physical inactivity increases cancer risk across 13 cancer types, even when 30 minutes of daily exercise is performed. Breaking up sedentary time throughout the day is essential for metabolic health.
El Vaticano confirmó que el papa León XIV tiene adenocarcinoma de pulmón, tratado con la extirpación del lóbulo inferior de su pulmón derecho. El artículo explica el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento.
A CDC-led study found only 42% of high-risk flu patients started Tamiflu, with fewer than half completing the full course during 2023-2025 seasons. Treatment gaps were largest among toddlers and emergency department patients.
Actress Amanda Peet revealed her stage 1 invasive lobular carcinoma diagnosis in a New Yorker essay, describing atypical early symptoms and treatment including lumpectomy and radiation.
Pesquisa Ipsos-Ipec mostra que 89% das gestantes brasileiras recebem recomendação médica para se vacinar, mas 79% ainda têm dúvidas sobre imunização na gravidez, apesar de queda na desinformação sobre autismo.
Pope Leo is recovering well from cancer surgery, eating normally and celebrating Mass, though an upcoming trip remains uncertain pending medical clearance.
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery removed a nodular lesion from his right lung. Medical experts suggest early detection and successful surgery indicate a potentially favorable prognosis, pending further staging information.
Papa Leão XIV passa bem após cirurgia que removeu adenocarcinoma e um lobo do pulmão direito. Médicos aguardam resultados para determinar se quimioterapia será necessária.
Um filhote de papagaio-de-porto-rico, espécie ameaçada de extinção, foi resgatado após ser atacado por uma jiboia invasora na floresta caribenha. A ave foi tratada e reintroduzida com sucesso ao habitat natural.
Research proposes that cardiac macrophage mitochondrial dysfunction, rather than disease exposure alone, drives heterogeneous outcomes in age-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction through impaired stress recovery.
