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.
Maricarmen Abascal, mujer de 87 años desahuciada hace dos semanas, muere tras 15 días hospitalizada, desatando movilizaciones masivas y tensiones políticas en vísperas de elecciones.
After their daughter Poppy died preventably at birth due to NHS failures, her parents are working with the hospital to implement 'Poppy's Promise,' a compassionate care framework now being rolled out across 8,000 staff.
Kenya reported its first death from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, contracted in the DRC, raising concerns about screening failures and potential wider African spread as the outbreak overwhelms regional health systems.
In occasione della Giornata Mondiale della Vista, esperti sottolineano l'importanza della prevenzione e della diagnosi precoce di patologie oculari come glaucoma e diabete, con screening gratuiti in 90 città.
Procuradoria Regional Eleitoral em Goiás investiga médica suspeita de orientar profissionais a não dar alta a pacientes no dia da eleição por serem petistas. A ginecologista foi afastada do hospital enquanto o caso é apurado.
A phase I/II trial of olaparib and tremelimumab in 50 women with recurrent ovarian cancer and BRCA mutations achieved a 32.7% response rate, falling short of efficacy targets but identifying biomarkers for patient selection.
Nana Patekar, the acclaimed Bollywood and Marathi actor, passed away at 75 from severe cardiac arrest at his Goa home. Despite 45 minutes of CPR efforts, doctors could not revive him.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died of cardiac arrest at 75 in Goa. He co-founded NAAM Foundation in 2015 to support drought-affected farmers and families impacted by agricultural crises in Maharashtra.
Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, 75, died of cardiac arrest in Goa. A doctor revealed he texted a friend at 2:30 am about feeling unwell before losing consciousness and being pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
A study of nearly 40,000 cancer patients found that age-based genetic screening misses 72% of inherited cancer variants, suggesting universal testing regardless of age should become standard practice.
Veteran Hindi and Marathi cinema actor Nana Patekar died at 75 from a heart attack at his Goa residence. Known for rejecting city life to live simply in his native village, he left a legacy spanning nearly five decades of acclaimed films.
Un collectif d'auteurs plaide pour la reconnaissance du cancer du sein comme maladie professionnelle, mettant en évidence les liens entre cette pathologie et l'exposition professionnelle aux rayonnements ionisants, produits chimiques et travail de nuit.
A 19-year-old in Edinburgh became the first person in the UK to receive a testicular tissue transplant, offering hope for fertility preservation in boys undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and blood disorders.
British Columbia's health authorities are rolling out a fall vaccination campaign as confirmed influenza cases rise, particularly among children. The province is offering free flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines with appointments beginning this week.
Maricarmen, una anciana desahuciada que se convirtió en símbolo de la crisis de vivienda en España, recibió ataques y difamación de políticos y medios tras su expulsión y muerte a los 87 años.
Swedish research on 624,713 pregnancies found HPV-vaccinated women had lower risks of preterm birth and other complications, with stronger protection when vaccinated before age 17.
A child-welfare director emphasized that protecting children requires joint effort from professionals and the public after police arrested parents of a 10-year-old girl filmed carrying heavy beer packs in Tuen Mun.
Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, 75, died of a heart attack at his Goa residence early Thursday. The three-time National Film Award winner had a distinguished career spanning decades in Indian cinema.
An international research team reports successful results from the first clinical trial of optogenetic therapy for advanced retinitis pigmentosa, with 7 of 10 patients showing improved light sensitivity and several demonstrating functional vision improvements.
A measles case has been confirmed in Wellington, New Zealand, linked to recent overseas travel during school holidays. Health authorities are urging vigilance and vaccination checks.
Vanderbilt surgeons successfully adapted the REUP heart preservation technique for children, enabling transplants from donor hearts previously unusable and potentially reducing pediatric waitlist mortality.
A major review of 22 studies finds naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products do not increase heart disease or diabetes risk, unlike harmful industrial trans fats from processed foods.
Nana Patekar, acclaimed Hindi and Marathi cinema veteran, passed away at 75 from cardiac arrest at his Goa home. Official confirmation from family pending post-mortem examination.
A study of 21,923 people with epilepsy found that nearly one-third were prescribed antiseizure medications that can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, raising concerns about unintended pregnancy risks.
