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.
An Ethiopian case series documents two women with undiagnosed uterus didelphys—a rare congenital condition producing duplicate uterine structures—discovered only during emergency surgery for rupture and prolapse.
A new analysis suggests Helicobacter pylori exposure may account for approximately 22% of bowel cancer cases globally, with higher rates in Western Pacific regions, though researchers emphasize the need for large-scale clinical trials to confirm causation.
Doctors warn that prolonged laptop use on bare skin can cause erythema ab igne, a rare heat-induced rash with fishnet patterns and discoloration, increasingly seen in children during remote schooling.
Danish registry study finds people with prior COVID-19 infection have 16% lower risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with effect strongest in unvaccinated individuals and within 31-180 days post-infection.
A 66-year-old man survived nine months without dialysis after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, the longest reported period for such a procedure in a living person, before receiving a human donor kidney.
Cedars-Sinai researchers demonstrated that an experimental drug called TY1 reversed systemic sclerosis effects in laboratory studies, blocking immune pathways and reducing organ scarring in mice models.
The DRC Ebola epidemic has killed 3,226 people in 113 days, making it the fastest-moving outbreak on record. The response faces a $1 billion funding shortfall despite adequate technical capacity to contain the disease.
Two infants in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania have died from measles as the US experiences its highest case count in three decades, with over 3,100 confirmed cases.
A vitória da extrema direita AfD em Saxônia-Anhalt com 44% dos votos marca território desconhecido para a Alemanha pós-1945, quebrando mecanismos de proteção democrática criados após 1949 para impedir ascensão fascista.
A 9-to-12-foot alligator bit a child at Weeki Wachee Preserve in a no-swimming zone, leaving the group stranded on a sandbar. Rescue teams evacuated them by airboat; injuries were non-life-threatening.
Uma estudante de 20 anos em Nova Déli foi submetida a cirurgia para remover uma massa de cabelo de 1,16 kg do estômago, resultado de tricofagia que praticava desde os nove anos.
A Tampa woman died within a week of being diagnosed with dengue fever, highlighting the serious health risks posed by the mosquito-borne virus in Florida.
Los analistas advierten que el rally histórico del cobre, lejos de señalar optimismo económico, presiona a la baja sectores como IA, defensa y vehículos eléctricos que demandan el metal.
A Anvisa autorizou o uso da vacina MenQuadfi em bebês a partir de 6 semanas, ampliando proteção contra meningite dos tipos A, C, W e Y. Anteriormente, o imunizante era indicado apenas a partir dos 12 meses.
A new study associates prenatal acetaminophen use with reproductive organ changes in daughters, though medical experts maintain the drug remains safe for pregnant women when medically necessary.
Scientists warn that consuming very hot drinks may damage the oesophagus and increase cancer risk, prompting health advisories to let beverages cool before drinking.
New cholesterol guidelines have been released, offering updated medical recommendations. The guidelines provide five key takeaways for healthcare professionals and patients.
Vozes do Advocacy e associações de diabéticos promovem projeto 'Educar para Salvar' em 12 de setembro para capacitar profissionais do SUS sobre diabetes e complicações, visando melhorar adesão ao tratamento.
A new analysis suggests Helicobacter pylori exposure may be associated with over 20% of colorectal cancer cases worldwide, with higher risks in recent birth cohorts, though causation remains unproven.
A new study identifies a link between exposure to a common stomach microbe and approximately 22% of bowel cancer cases globally, suggesting potential prevention opportunities.
A Anvisa aprovou dois medicamentos genéricos à base de liraglutida para tratamento de obesidade e diabetes tipo 2, concedidos à farmacêutica EMS, promovendo maior acesso e preços mais competitivos.
Radio-oncologista do Hospital Santa Izabel afirma que avanços tecnológicos em radioterapia moderna permitem reduzir significativamente efeitos colaterais, incluindo queda capilar, e encurtar o tempo de tratamento do câncer.
Estudo chileno em camundongos sugere que adoçantes de longo prazo aumentam vulnerabilidade a diabetes e afetam gerações futuras, mas resultados não foram validados em humanos.
A osteoporose, doença silenciosa que reduz a densidade óssea, afeta mais de 33 milhões de brasileiros acima de 60 anos. Hormônios, genética e estilo de vida influenciam o desenvolvimento da condição, que pode ser prevenida com alimentação adequada, vitamina D e exercícios.
