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.
One in 20 Australian women now receive intravenous iron infusions, marking a significant decade-long increase in this treatment approach, according to Flinders University research analyzing pharmaceutical benefits data.
A dermatology study using crowdsourced patient-reported data and AI tools compressed rare disease research from 24 months to 6 weeks, revealing new clinical insights and safety signals while democratizing research access.
Researchers developed ELART nanocarriers that efficiently deliver siRNA and cytotoxic dyes to hematopoietic cancer cells using antibody targeting, showing promise for RNA-interference therapies.
ANU researchers have developed portable nanopore sensors that can detect Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years before symptoms appear by identifying individual protein molecules in blood, potentially revolutionizing early diagnosis.
Shannon Knight, a MIT doctoral researcher, is developing a CRISPR-based gene therapy to treat SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing childhood-onset epilepsy and developmental challenges. Early mouse studies show promising results in alleviating seizures.
Investigadores desarrollan MEDWACS, un sistema que estima el riesgo de prediabetes o diabetes tipo 2 usando siete medidas corporales, incluyendo la longitud del muslo, sin necesidad de análisis de sangre.
Belize's Ministry of Health warns of rising dengue transmission risk as rainy season creates breeding grounds for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Officials urge residents to eliminate stagnant water and take preventive measures.
Japanese hotels are capitalizing on sleep quality concerns by offering specialized 'sleep tourism' experiences featuring personalized tea blends, diagnostic assessments, and medical-grade bedding to attract health-conscious travelers.
Korean researchers developed a microfluidic chip that recreates patient-specific tumor environments to predict individual treatment responses in glioblastoma, overcoming limitations of genetic testing alone.
Researchers developed a 3D graphene biosensor with casein interlayer that detects uric acid in sweat at femtomolar sensitivity, enabling non-invasive monitoring of gout, kidney disease, and cardiovascular conditions.
Un cardiólogo chileno advierte que la soledad, el estrés crónico y la mala calidad del sueño aumentan el riesgo cardiovascular hasta 20%, factores invisibilizados en evaluaciones médicas tradicionales.
Researchers developed a 4D-printed breast cancer model that self-folds into duct-like structures, revealing how tissue dynamics and fluid flow influence triple-negative breast cancer cell behavior and chemotherapy resistance.
Renowned Filipino physicians Willie and Liza Ong, who educated millions through accessible medical content, continue their public service mission while battling cancer, transforming personal illness into teaching opportunities.
The global diabetes drug market is expected to reach $163.79 billion by 2034, driven by rising type 2 diabetes cases worldwide.
Australia has released updated national clinical guidelines for prostate cancer early detection, replacing decade-old standards with evidence-based recommendations emphasizing risk-based testing approaches.
Vietnam enfrenta una creciente carga de enfermedades cardiovasculares que afectan cada vez a personas más jóvenes. Expertos advierten sobre la necesidad urgente de detección precoz, prevención proactiva y fortalecimiento de capacidades del personal sanitario.
A Filipino journalist explores Singapore General Hospital's innovative approach to prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting less invasive techniques and early screening importance for regional healthcare improvement.
Intravenous iron treatment use among Australian women aged 18-44 has increased 17-fold since 2013, with one in 20 women now receiving the therapy annually. Government spending on the medication rose from $1.1M to $82M, though access and completion rates vary significantly by region and socioeconomic status.
Investigadores de Texas A&M descubren que la dificultad para adaptarse a cambios aparece meses antes de problemas de memoria en el Alzheimer, abriendo nuevas vías para diagnóstico precoz.
WHO teams conducted door-to-door polio vaccination in remote villages of Shikarpur district, targeting underserved children in mud houses and makeshift shelters while educating parents on immunization importance.
A CDC-led study across six high-burden countries confirms TB preventive treatment significantly reduces TB occurrence and deaths in people with HIV, with over 13 million already treated since 2018.
East China Normal University researchers engineered an intelligent probiotic that senses blood glucose and autonomously secretes hormones, offering a novel oral alternative to insulin injections for diabetes management.
Researchers developed interpretable ML models analyzing 186,712 NSCLC patients to map multimodal treatment receipt and survival associations, finding concordance benefits vary by treatment type, stage, and follow-up duration.
Research using patient-derived organoids reveals that KRAS G13-mutant colorectal cancers respond to anti-EGFR antibodies similarly to wild-type tumors, while G12-mutants show resistance, challenging current biomarker assumptions.
