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.
Medicare reimbursement cuts for cataract surgery are incentivizing ophthalmologists to shift toward more profitable laser-based treatments, raising concerns about cost-driven clinical decisions.
A formerly unvaccinated woman has become a leading advocate for science communication, addressing vaccine hesitancy through empathy-driven dialogue rather than confrontation.
A teenager from Caernarfon experienced sudden onset menopause following an ovarian cancer diagnosis, highlighting unexpected physiological consequences of the disease in young patients.
Bar-Ilan University researchers found that deliberately focusing attention on inflamed skin areas reduced inflammatory response by approximately 1.5 times compared to directed attention elsewhere, suggesting mind-body mechanisms may regulate physiological responses.
A Salmonella outbreak across the UK has infected 207 people with one death, traced to contaminated imported eggs served at multiple food businesses. Investigations continue as EU member states report genetically related cases.
WHO warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is moving faster than any previous epidemic, with over 2,300 deaths from nearly 5,000 cases, and risks spreading to neighboring countries amid weak state presence and armed conflict.
Queen Camilla has revealed the emotional difficulty of keeping King Charles's cancer diagnosis private before its public announcement in February 2024, speaking candidly in a film supporting Maggie's cancer charity.
An international task force led by Georgetown University researchers has released a roadmap for transforming stroke recovery through molecular biomarkers and personalized rehabilitation, addressing a critical gap in post-stroke treatment options.
A systematic review of six randomized trials found insufficient evidence that olive or fish oil-based intravenous nutrition formulations offer clear advantages over each other for hospitalized adults, with inconsistent outcomes across infection, inflammation, and liver function markers.
A 24-week Indian trial found that combining a lacto-vegetarian diet with 14-hour fasting significantly improved glycemic control, insulin resistance, and weight loss in women with type 2 diabetes, though longer-term studies are needed.
Penn State researchers developed a method to 3D bioprint cell spheroids that regenerate bone tissue and promote blood vessel formation, offering potential treatment for severe trauma and infections.
Investigación finlandesa con 2.264 participantes demuestra que beber cinco o más tazas de café al día reduce la grasa visceral en un 6% y aumenta la masa muscular, con potenciales beneficios para prevenir enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabetes.
China is advancing patient care through expanded primary care networks, digital health monitoring, and pediatric services while extending medical aid globally. The nation marks Chinese Doctors' Day by highlighting both domestic healthcare modernization and international medical missions.
Macaé lança campanha de atualização vacinal para menores de 15 anos em 45 pontos de saúde até 1º de setembro, com Dia D em 22 de agosto, oferecendo imunizantes do calendário nacional atualizado.
Minimally invasive laser therapy extends glioblastoma survival to 2.1 years when 91% of tumor is removed and treatment occurs early, offering a less invasive alternative to open-skull surgery with faster recovery.
Cientistas da USP criaram uma vacina inovadora contra chikungunya usando vírus geneticamente modificado que se replica apenas uma vez, oferecendo proteção segura sem risco de doença. A tecnologia pode ser adaptada para zika, febre amarela e COVID-19.
Veterinária terceirizada sofre ataque grave de pastor belga malinois no Senado Federal em Brasília, com mordida no pescoço e parada cardiorrespiratória. Animal foi retirado das atividades operacionais para observação e exames.
China's NMPA accepted CanSinoBIO's NDA for Td5cp, a five-component pertussis booster vaccine for adolescents and adults, addressing a surge in pertussis cases that exceeded 470,000 in 2024.
Ariadna Tillar, madre de dos hermanas fallecidas en accidente vial, murió tras permanecer en estado crítico. El choque frontal del domingo en Ruta Provincial 60 cobró cuatro vidas en menos de 48 horas.
Australian veterinary clinics are refusing to treat birds and wildlife amid H5 bird flu spread, leaving injured animals without critical care. With 236 confirmed cases across the country, experts warn this creates a significant animal welfare emergency.
Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center successfully performed the first-ever clinical treatment using Alpha DaRT technology for recurrent glioblastoma, injecting alpha particles directly into brain tumors with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
Paciente de 62 años con cáncer de pulmón y metástasis cerebral fue estabilizado tras tres semanas de tratamiento multimodal, pagando 1,8 millones de VND mientras el seguro cubrió 35,8 millones.
Policías de la Ciudad de México auxiliaron a una bebé menor de un año que presentaba problemas respiratorios tras atragantarse con un pedazo de pan, trasladándola a un hospital pediátrico donde recibió atención médica.
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while escaping reporters outside Boston Federal Court following the mayor's arraignment on allegations of misusing $1.5M in COVID relief funds.
