The FDA has approved a new drug that could extend survival for late-stage pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential hope for a disease with historically poor outcomes.
Researchers presented a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure delivering medication directly to spine blood vessels, reducing severe back pain from 9.5/10 to zero and decreasing opioid dependence in early trials.
Investigadores del INCAN y NCI estudian la capsaicina, compuesto del chile, por su capacidad para inducir muerte celular tumoral, aunque su uso sistémico aún requiere ensayos clínicos rigurosos.
New Zealand falls behind comparable nations in adopting proven RSV immunisation for infants, despite evidence showing 70-90% reduction in hospitalisations and significant health equity benefits.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 deaths with confirmed cases reaching 2,473, compounded by health worker strikes and community resistance to containment efforts.
Researchers identify how occult hepatitis B virus mutations activate the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to drive hepatocellular carcinoma growth, with targeted kinase inhibitors showing promise in blocking tumor progression.
El Servicio de Salud Maule advierte que 98 mil adultos mayores aún no se vacunan contra la influenza, alcanzando solo 64% de cobertura. Ante nuevas lluvias y circulación de virus respiratorios, instan a inmunizarse urgentemente.
A indústria de games enfrenta desafio ao relançar clássicos: remakes muito fiéis parecem datados, enquanto adaptações radicais podem alienar fãs originais. Exemplos recentes mostram estratégias divergentes.
A plant-derived compound called obakulactone reduced joint swelling and inflammation in rats with rheumatoid arthritis by targeting immune cells and restoring fatty acid metabolism, suggesting a new therapeutic approach.
El brote de ébola en la República Democrática del Congo alcanza casi 1.000 muertes con la propagación más rápida registrada, complicado por la variante Bundibugyo sin vacuna aprobada, inestabilidad regional y huelgas de trabajadores sanitarios.
Cantor Roberto Carlos, 85 anos, será submetido a colecistectomia por videolaparoscopia para remover vesícula biliar. Técnica minimamente invasiva permite recuperação rápida mesmo em pacientes idosos.
El Minsa recomienda incorporar verduras diariamente en la alimentación como estrategia de prevención de enfermedades crónicas. Las verduras aportan vitaminas, minerales y fibra que fortalecen el sistema inmunológico y reducen riesgos de obesidad, diabetes e hipertensión.
El Ministerio de Salud argentino emitió alertas epidemiológicas sobre el riesgo de reintroducción del sarampión tras el aumento de viajes internacionales, con brotes activos en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá.
La tendencia del "dark showering" combina luz tenue, agua tibia y menor estimulación sensorial para preparar el cerebro para dormir, con respaldo de especialistas en medicina del sueño.
Voice specialists warn that whispering for extended periods strains the vocal cords and can cause long-term damage including nodules, polyps, and cysts requiring surgery.
Un análisis de sangre del biomarcador p-tau217 puede predecir el riesgo de Alzheimer hasta diez años antes en personas sanas, con más del 90% de fiabilidad negativa según estudio español.
Researchers identified the first known transmissible cancer in fish, with melanoma spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Quebec and northeastern US lakes, affecting roughly one-third of populations.
Los sarcomas son la cuarta causa de cáncer pediátrico en Chile. Bultos progresivos o dolor persistente son señales de alerta que requieren evaluación médica urgente para mejorar pronóstico.
Study of 2,300+ U.S. Veterans reveals three distinct continuous glucose monitor usage patterns, with consistent users achieving better glycemic control than fluctuating users despite similar overall adherence rates.
Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed the state's first travel-associated case of Clade I mpox in a resident with recent travel history, though officials say public risk remains low.
Las autoridades sanitarias elevan el nivel de alerta por riesgo de reintroducción del sarampión en Argentina tras el regreso de viajeros del Mundial. El país presenta alta vulnerabilidad por coberturas de vacunación inferiores al 95% recomendado.
Fampridine, a nerve signal-boosting drug, is now available on the NHS in England for multiple sclerosis patients with walking difficulties. Up to 5,000 eligible patients annually could benefit from improved mobility and independence.
Even camels, traditionally resilient desert animals, are suffering severe health impacts from rising temperatures across Africa, with herders reporting increased mortality, disease, and reproductive failures.
Maryland health officials confirm multiple measles cases in St. Mary's County with possible exposures at three locations. The outbreak follows recent travel, bringing the state total to 11 confirmed cases.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has killed 5 people and sickened 82 others, with 50 buildings testing positive for live bacteria.
