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 at University of Miami's Sylvester Cancer Center have identified IL1RAP as a key inflammatory control point in pancreatic cancer resistance, advancing toward a clinical trial combining IL1RAP-targeted therapy with chemoimmunotherapy in operable patients.
Patients are sharing inappropriate and dismissive comments they've received from doctors, raising concerns about medical professionalism and patient care standards.
Social media users are sharing instances of unprofessional and hurtful remarks made by doctors, highlighting gaps in bedside manner and patient communication standards within healthcare.
Un metaanálisis de 51 estudios científicos encontró que personas con grupo sanguíneo B tienen 28% más probabilidades de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2, aunque factores como sedentarismo y sobrepeso siguen siendo más determinantes.
New Zealand diagnoses 4,500 prostate cancer cases annually with 700+ deaths. Early detection through PSA testing is crucial, with risk factors including age, family history, and ethnicity.
A postmortem study of 822 older adults reveals that psychological traits like neuroticism and life purpose correlate with distinct molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting psychological factors influence disease biology beyond traditional pathology.
Australia's first H5N1 bird flu detection in a wild skua raises biosecurity concerns, though human transmission risk remains low. Experts emphasize strong farm protocols and food safety measures to prevent spread.
A 32-year-old British mother was diagnosed with stage four small cell lung cancer after months of reassurance that a chest lump was harmless. The aggressive cancer had already spread beyond her lungs by the time of diagnosis.
A Cambridge-led review argues people need more protein and exercise than current guidelines recommend to maintain strength, cognitive function, and independence throughout aging, shifting focus from disease prevention to optimal health.
Leiden researchers deploy the world's first quantum biosensor to detect microsecond-scale cellular changes, enabling better understanding of disease progression and drug efficacy without disrupting delicate biological structures.
University of Queensland's QED-203, a novel prostate cancer treatment targeting calcium signalling, moves toward first-in-human trials in 2027 following exclusive licensing deal with Ellison Medical Institute.
República Dominicana implementará desde septiembre un plan piloto de inyección semestral gratuita contra el VIH basada en lenacapavir, dirigida inicialmente a grupos vulnerables como alternativa a la medicación diaria.
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in remote eastern DRC presents significant challenges due to lack of medical countermeasures, geographic isolation, and community distrust of healthcare workers, particularly around funeral practices.
O apresentador Alex Escobar, 51 anos, foi hospitalizado após sofrer pico de pressão durante transmissão ao vivo em Nova Jersey. Ele permanecerá em observação e não acompanhará a seleção brasileira em Miami.
Celebrity-driven whole-body MRI screening trend floods clinics as researchers question whether companies inflate medical benefits of expensive preventive scans costing $4,500.
La Contraloría advierte que la Diresa de Madre de Dios carece de presupuesto asignado para ejecutar el Plan de Acción contra el brote de sarampión declarado en emergencia sanitaria, generando riesgo de diseminación del virus.
Doctors report rising hospitalizations linked to emerging health trends including olfactory issues, stress-related conditions, and lifestyle factors. Medical professionals identify concerning patterns requiring urgent attention.
Estudio danés de 708.250 mujeres demuestra que antecedentes de diabetes gestacional triplican el riesgo de desarrollar retinopatía diabética en la adultez, con mayor impacto si requirieron insulina o desarrollaron hipertensión posterior.
Estudo da Universidade de Granada mostra que consumo de fruta ao jantar melhora controlo da glicose noturna em adultos obesos, contrariando narrativas alarmistas sobre açúcar de frutas.
Teplizumab, a drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes, has been approved for rollout on the NHS in England and Wales, marking a significant breakthrough in diabetes treatment.
Teplizumab, an immunotherapy drug, becomes available on the NHS in England and Wales, offering patients up to three extra years before requiring insulin treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Researchers at Scripps Research discovered that erucamide, a naturally occurring molecule, activates protective immune responses in the retina and may slow vision loss diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
Alex Escobar, apresentador da Globo que cobre a Copa do Mundo, teve um pico de pressão ao vivo e foi internado em hospital em Nova Jersey, nos EUA, para realização de exames.
Cientos de familias peruanas enfrentan diagnósticos tardíos, costos mensuales de S/1.500-1.600 y desabastecimiento crítico de insulina debido a un sistema de salud centralizado que subestima la prevalencia real de diabetes tipo 1.
