6-year-old defeats cancer and spinal cord injury through resilience
A 6-year-old child has successfully overcome both cancer and a spinal cord injury through determination and medical treatment, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
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Vozes do Advocacy e Sempre Amigos capacitam profissionais de saúde em diabetes
Vozes do Advocacy e Associação Sempre Amigos promovem projeto de educação em diabetes para profissionais do SUS em 11 de setembro, visando melhorar adesão ao tratamento e reduzir complicações.
34 arrested after fatal shootout in Dutch village linked to drug lord
A pre-dawn shootout in a Dutch village killed one person and led to 34 arrests, reportedly connected to a notorious drug lord's international cocaine trafficking operation.
FDA aprueba Mounjaro de Lilly para reducir riesgo cardiovascular en diabetes tipo 2
La FDA aprobó Mounjaro (tirzepatida) de Eli Lilly para reducir el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares en adultos con diabetes tipo 2, demostrando ser no inferior a tratamientos GLP-1 existentes en un estudio de más de 13,000 participantes.
Cómo interpretar la hemoglobina glicosilada sin alarmas innecesarias
Guía para entender qué mide la hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c), cómo leer sus valores en rangos de normalidad, prediabetes y diabetes, y por qué su interpretación requiere contexto médico completo.
EsSalud acelera cirugías odontológicas para niños con discapacidad en Hospital Rebagliati
El Hospital Rebagliati de EsSalud implementa estrategia de desembalse quirúrgico odontológico para acelerar atención a niños con autismo, síndrome de Down y otras condiciones que requieren tratamiento especializado en sala de operaciones.
FDA aprueba Mounjaro para reducir riesgo cardiovascular en diabéticos tipo 2
La FDA aprobó Mounjaro (tirzepatida) de Eli Lilly para reducir el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares en adultos con diabetes tipo 2, basándose en un estudio de más de 13.000 participantes que demostró superioridad sobre otro medicamento GLP-1.
Haakon VIII jura la Constitución de Noruega sin la reina Mette-Marit
El rey Haakon VIII de Noruega prestó juramento ante el Parlamento sin la presencia de la reina Mette-Marit, cuya ausencia genera preocupación sobre su estado de salud en el inicio del nuevo reinado.
21 Salmonella Cases Confirmed in Utah's Cache and Box Elder Counties
21 confirmed salmonella cases reported across Cache and Box Elder counties in Utah. Health officials are actively investigating to identify the outbreak source.
Reposição hormonal associada a risco 16% menor de Alzheimer, aponta estudo
Estudo com 183.450 mulheres encontra redução de 16% no risco de Alzheimer entre usuárias de terapia de reposição hormonal, com benefícios ainda maiores em casos de menopausa cirúrgica.
Vice-presidente do Bank of America morre após ataque com facas na Times Square
Erin Piacenti, vice-presidente do Bank of America, foi morta a facadas na Times Square em Nova York. A suspeita, Pamela Cisneros, também feriu outro turista antes de ser morta pela polícia.
A geração dos anos 60 e 70: resiliência forjada pela dureza, mas com custo emocional
Análise psicológica revela como crianças criadas nos anos 60 e 70 desenvolveram resiliência notável através de autonomia forçada, embora com custos emocionais significativos que a psicologia moderna reconhece.
Miracle Preemie Born Without Kidneys Discharged After 200 Days in NICU
A premature baby born weighing 3.1 lbs without kidneys has been discharged home after nearly 200 days in neonatal intensive care, marking a medical milestone for the family.
Experts Prioritize Core Habits Over Biohacks for Sustainable Longevity
A survey of 63 health experts reveals that core lifestyle habits outweigh trendy biohacking tools for healthy aging, challenging popular longevity optimization strategies.
North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, marking the second such death in the region recently.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis performance amid ongoing health concerns
Lionel Richie, 77, checked himself into a hospital after his Saturday performance in St. Louis, reportedly for dehydration testing. This marks his third health incident during his current tour.
Novo Nordisk Faces Investor Jitters as GLP-1 Obesity Drug Market Intensifies
Novo Nordisk investors express concern about the company's future as competition intensifies in the GLP-1 obesity drug market, with rivals like Eli Lilly closing the gap on the Ozempic maker's market dominance.
One-third of young US women skip cervical cancer screening, raising health risks
About one-third of U.S. women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, raising health risks. Doctors warn of the importance of regular screening to detect precancerous changes early.
GSK Advances mRNA Flu Vaccine to Phase 3 After Outperforming Standard Shots
GSK is advancing its mRNA flu vaccine to Phase III trials after demonstrating superior efficacy compared to standard flu shots, positioning the company to compete with Moderna in the mRNA vaccine space.
La investigación transforma la leucemia linfocítica crónica en un cáncer con mejor pronóstico
La supervivencia a cinco años de leucemia linfocítica crónica ha aumentado de 59% en 2005 a 85% actualmente gracias a tratamientos de precisión personalizados. Los nuevos fármacos dirigidos reducen toxicidad y mejoran calidad de vida de pacientes.
CDC Disputes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths as Outbreak Spreads in Amish Country
The CDC has not added two reported measles deaths to its official database, citing disagreement with Pennsylvania health officials over whether measles was the primary cause of death in the cases.
Marcelo Gasparini, do Clube da Viola, morre aos 54 anos após luta contra leucemia
Marcelo Gasparini, cantor sertanejo e integrante da dupla Maurício & Marcelo, faleceu aos 54 anos após seis meses de luta contra leucemia mieloide aguda. O artista, pioneiro do Clube da Viola, deixa legado na música sertaneja e campanhas de doação de medula óssea.
Early-onset bowel cancer shows distinct biology, survival patterns in major Australian study
Australian study of 1,691 patients reveals younger adults with advanced bowel cancer have distinct tumor biology and better survival outcomes than older patients, suggesting need for personalized treatment approaches.
Somaliland President Inaugurates Dialysis Expansion at Hargeisa Hospital
Somaliland President Cirro inspected 12 newly installed dialysis machines at Hargeisa Group Hospital, part of a government initiative to expand kidney disease treatment across the region.