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.
Se confirma el primer caso de virus Shamonda en Cantabria, detectado en una vaca de Riotuerto. La nueva variante ya circula en España con casos en granjas de Cantabria y Ávila.
A full-time national serviceman died on Thursday after being found unconscious at Basic Military Training School 3 on Pulau Tekong. He was not involved in training at the time; investigations are ongoing.
New iron deficiency diagnostic standards have been released, with updated ferritin thresholds recommended in guidelines. The changes aim to improve diagnosis accuracy while presenting both benefits and potential disadvantages for clinical practice.
An opinion piece highlights that far too few patients are being screened for lung cancer, suggesting a significant gap in preventive healthcare practices.
Fiyi experimenta una epidemia de VIH de rápido crecimiento, con una de cada 60 personas infectadas. La práctica del 'bluetoothing'—inyectarse sangre de otros consumidores de drogas—agrava la crisis, aunque su magnitud exacta sigue siendo debatida.
Las autoridades sanitarias de Vietnam promueven un cambio hacia la prevención proactiva de enfermedades crónicas como diabetes, hipertensión y cardiopatías, implementando chequeos masivos y registros electrónicos en lugar de atender solo cuando la enfermedad se manifiesta.
Safiglipron, an experimental daily GLP-1 tablet, reduced HbA1c by up to 1.63% in a Chinese trial of early-stage type 2 diabetes patients, with 71-78% reaching target glucose levels versus 25% on placebo.
A study comparing automated and handheld ultrasound for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts found similar cancer detection rates, but automated ultrasound had fewer false positives.
Researchers propose a new framework for tear-based wearable sensors that treats tear film as a dynamic physiological system rather than just a biomarker source, aiming to improve long-term health monitoring reliability.
Oxford Area High School in Chester County, Pennsylvania closed Friday after a confirmed measles case, as the state surpasses 1,000 cases in its largest outbreak in decades.
Christa Pike's failed execution in Tennessee highlights systemic problems with lethal injection, the most common but least reliable execution method in the US, with experts citing unqualified staff and pharmaceutical restrictions.
Christa Pike, 50, has made a remarkable physical recovery after surviving a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee on September 30, with lawyers describing her condition as improving despite profound psychological trauma.
Christa Pike, 50, is recovering remarkably after surviving a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee on September 30. Her lawyers report she can walk with assistance and is eating, though she faces severe psychological trauma.
Flu season began unexpectedly early in Western states rather than following typical patterns. Health officials urge vaccination as the virus spreads ahead of schedule.
Claudio Lottenberg, oftalmologista indicado para ministério da Saúde em eventual governo de Flávio Bolsonaro, trata a condução da pandemia por Jair Bolsonaro como "capítulo superado" e promete gestão técnica baseada em evidências científicas.
España experimenta un repunte esperado de COVID-19 en otoño con incidencia de 120 casos por 100.000 habitantes. Los datos muestran patrones similares a años anteriores, afectando especialmente a menores de un año y mayores de 70 años.
A scoping review of 44 studies reveals digital health technologies, particularly continuous glucose monitoring, are underutilized for comprehensive care in glycogen storage diseases, with research concentrated in Europe and focused narrowly on glucose monitoring rather than holistic patient needs.
Research shows patients with stable circadian rhythms achieve blood glucose management goals 2.3 times more often than those with irregular rhythms, suggesting daily lifestyle patterns significantly impact diabetes control.
Shingles and RSV infections can increase cardiovascular risk in older adults both during illness and months afterward through inflammation and immune response mechanisms, requiring awareness of warning signs.
A Fiocruz divulga alerta sobre tendência de aumento de rinovírus, metapneumovírus e Sars-CoV-2 no país. Três estados apresentam incidência em nível de alerta, com crescimento principalmente em crianças.
University lecturer Lewis King explores how fathers are often forgotten mourners after stillbirth and miscarriage, calling for systemic changes in hospital care, workplace leave policies, and social support.
A Dublin bariatric surgeon discusses how weight-loss surgery, including innovative magnetic techniques, provides immediate relief from obesity-related conditions like joint pain and diabetes complications.
Investigadores de la Universidad de Drexel en Pensilvania descubren asociación entre trastornos de la voz y mayor riesgo de deterioro cognitivo, aunque no garantiza desarrollo de demencia.
Weill Cornell Medicine and UMass Amherst researchers received a $13.1M NIH grant to engineer therapeutic Salmonella bacteria to treat triple-negative breast cancers, marking the first NIH funding for bacterial cancer therapies.
