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 demonstrate that manganese ferrite nanoparticles generate 57% more heating power than alternatives for magnetic hyperthermia cancer treatment, offering potential for more precise tumor targeting with minimal damage to healthy tissue.
Investigadores del IR Sant Pau identifican por primera vez en personas vivas un patrón cerebral relacionado con la proteína tau en la enfermedad de Huntington, abriendo nuevas vías para biomarcadores y tratamientos futuros.
Investigadores del IR Sant Pau identifican por primera vez en personas vivas un patrón cerebral relacionado con la proteína tau que varía según la fase de Huntington, abriendo nuevas vías para biomarcadores y tratamientos.
A Molecular Psychiatry review reveals that depression in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease stems from disease-specific brain circuit disruptions that standard antidepressants cannot target, advocating for precision medicine approaches using biomarkers and neuroimaging.
New York City is implementing new measures to combat a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened 23 people on the Upper East Side, including public identification of suspect buildings and mandatory cooling tower cleaning.
New York City is implementing measures to contain a growing Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side with at least 23 confirmed cases. Officials are investigating the outbreak's source and working to slow transmission.
Despite major advances in hospital stroke treatment over a decade, South Korean patients still miss the critical 'golden hour' window, with prehospital arrival times virtually unchanged and mortality rising post-pandemic.
Dez meses após chegar ao mercado, medicamento Kisunla para Alzheimer inicial impulsiona ações judiciais contra planos de saúde, com maioria de liminares favoráveis aos pacientes.
A 2026 State-of-the-Art review updates the ABCs cardiovascular prevention framework, providing clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies including PREVENT™ risk equations, lifestyle modifications, and personalized pharmacotherapy to reduce CVD across diverse patient populations.
The FDA is investigating a multi-state infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled baby formula. The rare but serious illness occurs when infants consume bacterial spores that produce toxins in the gut.
El Gobierno de Neuquén desplegó 380 efectivos policiales y un hospital móvil durante los festejos por la victoria de la Selección Argentina ante Egipto, atendiendo emergencias médicas y gestionando la masiva concurrencia.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised maternity services to foreign nationals via billboards in Mexico, with packages starting at $3,950.
Investigadores advierten de una crisis de salud reproductiva masculina tras documentar una caída del 54% en los niveles de testosterona desde 1972, atribuida principalmente a obesidad, diabetes y factores ambientales.
A measles outbreak has been confirmed at Florence Detention Center in Pinal County, Arizona, an ICE immigration facility. DHS and ICE have officially acknowledged the outbreak.
Autoridades evacuaron un edificio de 37 pisos en Manhattan tras detectar dos columnas estructurales cedidas y múltiples grietas. Más de 150 expertos trabajan para estabilizar la estructura mientras se desalojan nueve edificios vecinos.
Bryan Johnson, a prominent longevity entrepreneur known for extreme life-extension efforts, has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune stomach condition where his immune system attacks his own digestive tissue.
Especialistas advierten que entrenar en exceso durante invierno puede debilitar el sistema inmune al superar la capacidad de recuperación del cuerpo, contrarrestando los beneficios de la actividad física.
Investigadores de Cemic descubrieron que la carga viral del Torque Teno Virus combinada con datos clínicos puede predecir rechazos de trasplante renal con 97,7% de precisión, evitando biopsias invasivas.
Japanese researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to map the 3D structure of Mfa pili, filaments that enable gum disease bacteria to attach to tissues and form plaque, potentially informing new therapeutic strategies.
A 12-year-old girl underwent six rounds of chemotherapy after being misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease, when she actually had a rare muscular dystrophy requiring no treatment. The misdiagnosis delayed proper care and caused significant physical and emotional harm.
Doctors warn that people taking GLP-1 medications face increased health risks during heat waves due to the drugs' effects on temperature regulation and hydration.
San Diego County has confirmed its first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, detected through routine blood testing. Health officials advise residents to take preventive measures against kissing bugs that transmit the parasitic infection.
Researchers studying caddisfly silk genes discovered remarkable genetic diversity within a single species while maintaining adhesive function, offering insights for developing synthetic bio-inspired medical adhesives.
Érika Leal, repórter da Record Brasília desde 2019, faleceu aos 47 anos após dois meses em coma decorrente de um acidente doméstico. A jornalista deixa duas filhas e uma carreira destacada na comunicação.
