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A UCLA-led study of 90 women who had double mastectomy for DCIS found most recurrences surfaced through symptoms, not routine imaging, raising questions about routine follow-up scans.
A Dutch-Norwegian observational study found pre-eclampsia in 11% of women with familial hypercholesterolemia versus 7% of matched controls, though authors stress this does not mean individual women will develop it.
A retrospective study of 3,932 ICU patients across three databases finds imipenem/cilastatin is not differentially linked to acute kidney injury versus other carbapenems overall.
Mãe de Ethan, de 3 anos, portador da síndrome de Houge-Janssens, relata oito meses de UTI, dificuldades de atendimento e o apoio encontrado na ONG Casa Hunter.
A Swedish randomized trial of 415 women found preoperative contrast-enhanced mammography changed treatment in 17 patients and estimated tumor extent more accurately, but did not reduce mastectomy or reoperation rates.
Philippine flu-like illness cases rose 31% over two weeks, with 15,042 cases reported Oct. 1-14, though cumulative cases remain 19% below last year. The DOH is expanding vaccination.
Tiger mosquitoes are established in several European countries and spreading north, raising risk that dengue, chikungunya and Zika become endemic. Authorities are pursuing sterile-male releases, surveillance and preparedness.
Una experta de la Universidad Andrés Bello explica que la mononucleosis, causada por el virus de Epstein-Barr, provoca fiebre, dolor de garganta y cansancio prolongado, sobre todo en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes.
Primera infección humana documentada por el virus Shamonda, en Lyon (Francia), en un paciente gravemente inmunodeprimido que falleció. No hay evidencia de transmisión entre personas.
O Distrito Federal registra 23 casos confirmados de mpox em 2026 e não tem doses da vacina disponíveis, enquanto a SES-DF aguarda novos lotes do Ministério da Saúde.
From 1 December 2026, New Zealand will publicly fund STI testing and HIV prevention medication for migrants, seasonal workers and visitors regardless of visa status, advancing its 2030 HIV elimination goal.
Laura Sides, whose father had early onset Alzheimer's, describes choosing a genetic test that confirmed she inherited the gene, and how that result has reshaped her life, relationships and plans.
BBC InDepth examines how charities are increasingly funding and delivering NHS services, from dementia nursing to hospital equipment, raising questions about strain on the health service and widening inequality.
La OPS reconoce la reducción del consumo de tabaco, pero advierte que alcohol, sobrepeso e inactividad física siguen sin avances significativos en la prevención del cáncer en la región.
Rockefeller researchers mapped about 6,500 genetic interactions among 762 essential genes in tuberculosis bacteria, offering leads for new drug targets and antibiotic combinations.
Investigadores del Tecnológico de Monterrey produjeron por ingeniería genética la proteína arenina, de la rana ranita de cañón, y mostró actividad contra resistencia a la insulina, estrés oxidativo e inflamación en células de laboratorio.
AstraZeneca reportedly made a $10 billion offer to acquire Rhythm, an obesity-focused drugmaker, according to people familiar with the matter. The details come from sources, not an official announcement.
La FDA informó el retiro de más de 3,700 frascos de un medicamento para la presión arterial de Macleods Pharma USA por pastillas que no se disuelven correctamente.
La FDA informó el retiro nacional de más de 3,700 frascos de un medicamento para la presión arterial por pastillas que no se disuelven correctamente.
Doctors in England have launched a primary-care trial testing blood tests for detecting cancer early, with multi-cancer tests expected at some GP surgeries.
Multiple research reports describe new findings on how glioblastoma cells switch identities, using deep learning spatial mapping and multiomic cell atlases. The studies aim to inform future treatment approaches.
Researchers report a gene-network analysis suggesting a mutation can disrupt broader gene networks in autism, offering a possible explanation for why boys are diagnosed more often than girls.
Multiple outlets report that muscle health is central to longevity and examine how individuals can assess their own muscle condition, including the role of fat distribution.
El infectólogo Julio Castro confirma un aumento de infecciones respiratorias agudas en Caracas, impulsado por influenza y SARS-CoV-2, con un pico localizado en la región central.
