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.
Singapore became the first ASEAN nation to provide government subsidies covering up to 75% of vutrisiran treatment costs for transthyretin amyloidosis patients, effective September 2026, based on strong clinical trial evidence.
Un estudio del Instituto Mass General Brigham demuestra que la resonancia magnética puede predecir la velocidad de progresión del Alzheimer de inicio temprano mediante patrones de atrofia cerebral, mejorando la planificación de cuidados.
A Finnish study of 2,266 workers found night owls experience more anxiety and depression symptoms, struggle with work-life balance, and recover poorly from work compared to early birds.
Australia is withdrawing all 24 expeditioners from Macquarie Island to protect them from psychological harm of witnessing potential H5N1 bird flu outbreak, but this prevents crucial scientific monitoring of vulnerable wildlife populations.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 6,000 confirmed cases, becoming the country's largest epidemic. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 2,911 deaths with no approved vaccines or treatments available.
Oxford researchers estimate the US diagnoses only 7% of human rabies cases annually, suggesting ~30 cases go undetected yearly based on organ transplant infection patterns.
A 69-year-old Kenyan man finds relief from enlarged prostate symptoms through Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy, a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery that preserves sexual function.
The International Vaccine Institute holds its 25th vaccinology course across Seoul, Kigali, and Stockholm, training 200 vaccine professionals from 55 countries with a One Health perspective on vaccine development and disease preparedness.
Una mujer apuñaló a dos personas en Times Square el 31 de agosto; una víctima y la agresora murieron. La policía descarta conexión terrorista.
A clinical trial found that dexrazoxane, an FDA-approved cancer drug, reduced bleeding in heart muscle by 68% when given to STEMI patients during emergency artery reopening, potentially preventing millions of heart failures and deaths annually.
Novartis has halted autoimmune CAR-T cell therapy trials following three patient deaths, with Bristol Myers also pausing related programs due to safety concerns.
La FDA aprueba daraxonrasib para cáncer de páncreas en poco más de un mes, duplicando la supervivencia mediana. La EMA tardará meses más debido a procedimientos más exhaustivos y un proceso de dos pasos.
The NHS begins rolling out an updated flu vaccine designed to protect against last winter's Super-K strain, with schoolchildren and pregnant women prioritized from September.
A community created painted rocks to bring hope and encouragement to a 6-year-old girl battling cancer, demonstrating grassroots support for the child.
Una mujer fue asesinada y otra gravemente herida en Times Square tras ser apuñaladas. La sospechosa fue baleada por la policía de Nueva York; las autoridades descartan vínculos con terrorismo.
La Policía de Nueva York baleó a una mujer que apuñaló a dos personas en Times Square. La sospechosa y sus dos víctimas fueron trasladadas a hospitales en estado crítico.
María Luisa Mendoza, hermana del pitcher Héctor Mendoza, murió de dengue hemorrágico en Isla de la Juventud por falta de suero intravenoso, evidenciando el colapso del sistema sanitario cubano.
Research indicates GLP-1 antiobesity medications remain effective even at low initial doses, while experts raise safety concerns about inappropriate use and emerging multiagonist alternatives.
Chile enfrenta riesgo de reemergencia del sarampión por brechas en cobertura de segunda dosis, mientras Perú y Bolivia sufren brotes activos con más de 2.300 casos confirmados.
FDA autoriza Mounjaro para reduzir risco de infarto e AVC em adultos com diabetes tipo 2 e alto risco cardiovascular, com base em estudo de 13 mil pacientes.
COVID-19 infections are increasing in 48 states as the back-to-school season begins, with some states closing schools in response to rising case levels.
La FDA autorizó Mounjaro de Eli Lilly para reducir muerte cardiovascular, infarto y ACV en adultos con diabetes tipo 2 de alto riesgo, mostrando 8% menor tasa de eventos frente a Trulicity.
Ensaio clínico randomizado mostra que suplementação de magnésio reduz modestamente a glicemia de jejum e aumenta proporção de pacientes com HbA1c < 7%, especialmente em subgrupos com deficiência basal de magnésio.
A man in his 20s died after entering a canal near Notting Hill Carnival in London on Monday following police contact. Officers and members of the public attempted rescue, but he was pronounced dead at hospital.
