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Merck presented its mRNA melanoma vaccine trial data at a European cancer conference this weekend. Results are promising: The vaccine reduces recurrence and death alongside an immunotherapy drug.
Novo failed to prove that Lilly’s campaign — which featured claims of obesity drug superiority — meaningfully harmed the Danish company’s sales, a federal judge ruled.
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating because that oh-too-familiar routine of meetings, deadlines, and the like has returned with a vengeance. But what can you do? The world, such as it is, continues to rotate. To…
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey publishes its annual report looking back at 2025.
People with long COVID had a 14% higher risk of hypertension than those who did not have long COVID. Kostikova Natalia/ Shutterstock Long COVID is often associated with symptoms such as persistent fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. But evidence increasingly shows that long COVID may have a…
The wellness industry loves a secret cure. I encountered dozens of them at Dave Asprey’s Beyond Biohacking Conference, held in May on several floors of a hotel in downtown Austin. There were supplements galore, of course: algae tablets for detoxification, ketones for concentration, nitric oxide for…
Armed with a $300 million financing and two GLP-1 and amylin-targeting medicines, Corxel is set to become the latest weight loss-focused company to join the public markets.
In the 56th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, discuss health issues that highlight the importance of early diagnosis, reliable scientific evidence and access to treatment. The episode looks at how…
Key messages Physical exercise training may help increase heart and lung function (cardiorespiratory fitness) in people with spinal cord injury up to 6 weeks after training stopped. The effects of physical exercise training are unclear on the ability to perform everyday activities, well-being…
GlobalData says more adults with type 2 diabetes in England hit blood sugar and weight targets on tirzepatide than on semaglutide. About one in four. That’s how many people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on tirzepatide had lost at least 15% of their body weight a year after starting, according to…
Key messages As a first treatment for someone with a rare white blood cell cancer (MTCL), giving someone stem cells from another person (alloSCT) rather than their own stem cells (autoSCT) may make little or no difference to their chance of treatment success or survival. As an extra treatment for…
The first few hours of a stroke determine how damaged the brain can become. Knowing the signs and seeking timely medical help is crucial
(MedPage Today) -- Men with very high-risk prostate cancer had a significantly lower risk of metastasis when they received darolutamide (Nubeqa) in addition to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and radiation therapy (RT), a randomized trial showed...
Guidelines favour patient education, physical activity and exercise, with imaging reserved for cases where serious disease is suspected, say doctors
(MedPage Today) -- We are currently in a "golden age of medical science," yet in a "dark age of healthcare delivery." An important illustration is the diagnosis and treatment of America's number one cause of death and disability, coronary artery...
Over 100 million people in India are estimated to be living with diabetes, and many with the most common form, type 2 diabetes, delay insulin therapy by seven to nine years, according to studies. Dr Viswanathan Mohan, one of India’s leading endocrinologists, explains some of the facts and myths…
Exclusive: People from marginalised groups more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in emergency setting, research finds People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer via routine screening, and are more likely to be…
NT-rådet uppmanar regionerna att avvakta med att införa antikroppsläkemedlet Trodelvy (sacituzumabgovitekan) från Gilead för första linjens behandling av icke-resektabel, lokalt avancerad eller metastaserad trippelnegativ bröstcancer, där patienterna inte tidigare har fått tidigare systemisk…
Un médico examina una mancha sospechosa en la piel
El oncólogo, en el hospital de día de Oncología del hospital 12 de Octubre de Madrid
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.
Key messages Compared with standard two-stage hepatectomy, ALPPS (associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy) may result in little to no difference in risk of death within 90 days after operation and in the chance of cancer returning; in the longer term (93 months)…
Key messages When full-term or near-term babies need help to start breathing at birth, using normal air instead of extra oxygen may reduce the risk of death before leaving hospital. However, we cannot be certain about this because the current studies are not of high enough quality. Using air…
Key messages Vaccines are a well-researched method of preventing dengue. Most research focuses on whether the vaccines work and are safe. There is less information about how vaccines are offered to people and whether people's behaviour changes when they have been vaccinated. Other common areas of…
La combinazione semplificherà per i malati seguire le terapie e mantenere i valori ottimali di glicemia
(MedPage Today) -- Although most observers agree that the No Surprises Act did fix one problem -- nixing unexpected bills for out-of-network care -- lawmakers are still trying to fix other problems caused by the law. The act, passed at the...
La única estrofa en español de Memória dice así: Siempre que me acuerdo de algo, siempre lo recuerdo un poco diferente. Y sea como sea ese recuerdo siempre es verdad en mi mente. Esta canción de Rosalía y Carminho es la banda sonora del primer capítulo del último libro de Carlos López-Otín…
(MedPage Today) -- The investigational Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor fenebrutinib may curb chronic active lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS), data from phase III trials suggested. Two MRI biomarkers in MS are slowly expanding lesions...
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- An investigational Lyme disease vaccine covering six serotypes across four Borrelia species had a vaccine efficacy (VE) rate of over 70%, but it just missed a preset noninferiority threshold, a placebo-controlled...
The buyout hands Ferring rights to a technology capable of simplifying the lengthy and burdensome process of in vitro fertilization.
(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool could be a last resort for couples wanting to conceive a biological child who had been told they have no sperm, researchers said. The Sperm Tracking and Recovery (STAR...
People with Alpha-Gal Syndrome can have allergic reactions to meat from mammals. Many of those affected change their diets to eat other proteins.
For most of its modern history, eye care has operated on a reactive model. A patient notices blur, burning or floaters; we examine, diagnose and treat. The model works, but it has a fundamental limitation: By the time symptoms drive a patient into our chairs, disease processes are often well…
Kvinnor som haft problem med smärta före eller under graviditeten löper större risk att ha långvarig smärta efter förlossningen. Det visar en studie där drygt 1 100 kvinnor följdes upp åtta månader efter att de fött barn. Smärta i samband med förlossning är vanligt, men för vissa kvinnor finns…
The deal expands Stryker’s portfolio of fast-growing sports medicine and shoulder care devices.
NASHVILLE, Tenn — Cefazolin plus gentamicin and ceftriaxone may offer similar infection rates for patients with open lower extremity fractures, according to results presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. “When considering which antibiotic prophylaxis to give on initial…
What You Should Know Clinical artificial intelligence search platform Vera Health announced the closing of a $28.5 million Series A funding round led by Threshold Ventures . The financing included participation from Mantis VC and SV Angel , with existing institutional backers Y Combinator and…
VIENNA — A 6-month interim analysis of Eylea HD demonstrated stable visual acuity, decreased central retinal thickness, increased retinal drying and no new safety signals. SPECTRUM is an ongoing, global, phase 4 prospective observational study evaluating the real-world effectiveness and safety of…
Artiva Biotherapeutics said it will eviscerate its workforce 94% and evaluate strategic options after two patients treated with its lead candidate in a Phase IIa trial died—though one death was unrelated to the treatment. Artiva has ended development of the lead candidate, a non-genetically…
Nature Medicine, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04742-7 As presented at the ESMO Congress 2026: In the global phase 2 MDT-BRIDGE trial, neoadjuvant durvalumab plus chemotherapy in patients with resectable and borderline resectable non-small-cell lung cancer, followed by…
There is a crucial distinction between stenting as a life-saving measure to medical treatment via stenting because a narrowing of blood vessels is seen on an angiogram
(MedPage Today) -- Intravenous efgartigimod (Vyvgart) continued to show efficacy and safety in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis who did not have detectable anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies, according to open-label data from...
Group homes have long been the default for Australians with disability who need a lot of support. This has typically meant four or more people with disability living under one roof, with a 24-hour roster of support workers. Policymakers assumed this model was the most cost-effective way of…
Vad händer när mobilen stängs av i några dagar? I en studie upplevde deltagare som vistades i digitalfria stugor att de lättare kunde koppla av, komma närmare naturen och ägna mer tid åt andra. Forskare har undersökt hur tre dygn utan mobiltelefon och internet påverkar människors välbefinnande…
(MedPage Today) -- Can head shape influence Alzheimer's disease pathology? (Alzheimer's & Dementia) The newly launched AD-Smart Alzheimer's disease platform trial will test repurposed drugs in the U.K., starting with the diabetes drug metformin...
Clinicians in cancer settings report high satisfaction with ambient AI scribes despite minimal improvements in closing notes and after-hours electronic health record work. A prospective survey evaluating an AI scribe at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and presented at ASCO Quality Care…
Sironax is about halfway to its enrollment target in a Phase 2 trial of an oral NAMPT activator for adults with obesity. Weight-loss drugs come with a side story that gets less attention than the number on the scale. Some of the weight loss is muscle. Sironax is now testing a pill designed to…
Artiva Biotherapeutics said Tuesday that it’s winding down after two patients died in a trial testing its cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, the latest in a series of safety events that have emerged in a promising research field. One participant in the Phase 2 study died from a neurological…
Le Dr Eric May, médecin généraliste succède à la Dr Hélène Colombani à la tête de la Fédération nationale des centres de santé (gestionnaire). Il détaille pour Le Quotidien les priorités de son mandat d'une année. LE QUOTIDIEN : Vous venez d'être élu à la tête de la Fédération nationale des centres…
Information on applying for New Active Substance Work Sharing Initiative (NASWSI) and Biosimilar Work Sharing Initiative (BSWSI) assessments and list of approved products.
(MedPage Today) -- While some major medical organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA) have adopted policies relegating artificial intelligence (AI) to an assistive rather than autonomous role in healthcare, bioethicist and oncologist...
La Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (Aemps) ha ordenado la retirada del mercado de Enerup Premium , un producto comercializado como natural que contiene sildenafilo, un principio activo utilizado para tratar la disfunción eréctil que no figura en su etiquetado y que puede…
XellSmart’s off-the-shelf XS411 lifted motor scores in nine patients, and its 30-person Phase II trial has finished enrolling. The nine people in XellSmart ’s Phase I trial had lived with Parkinson’s for about ten years each. Their drugs wore off between doses; they sat at stages 3 to 4 on the…
Life-saving | Winning words | Advice for young workers | New/old brooms | Not just any old iron Thank you for the article on body donation ( My mother donated her body to science. I really wasn’t prepared for what came next, 24 October ). How about adding a link online to how people can donate…
Non conformité du temps de travail additionnel, non respect du plafonnement des rémunérations des praticiens contractuels, forfaitisation des remboursements de frais de déplacement.... de nombreuses irrégularités en matière de gestion des ressources humaines ont été identifiées dans le centre…
Psychische Gesundheit hat damit zu tun, wie wir mit unseren Gefühlen umgehen, sagt die Emotionsforscherin Iris Mauss. Ein Interview über den Sinn von negativen Gefühlen
Federal data published Tuesday showed an increase in infections and deaths related to drug resistance in the United States since the last time the CDC issued a report on the subject years ago. Overall infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant pathogens climbed to almost 10 million in 2023 and…
El modelo de mutualismo administrativo vuelve a la actualidad y también a tambalearse. Si hace más de un año fue el concierto con Muface el que estuvo en la cuerda floja , hoy lo hace Isfas, la mutualidad de las Fuerzas Armadas y Guardia Civil. La Administración cerró ayer el plazo para que las…
NEW ORLEANS — Real-world results of the TRUCKEE study at 4.5 years showed that faricimab was “safe, efficacious and improved anatomy” in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration. In this video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Carl J. Danzig, MD, of Fort Lauderdale Eye…
Uduak Thomas, Senior Editor at GEN , took a minute away from the talks, posters, and expo hall to join Julianna LeMieux, PhD, GEN’ s Deputy Editor in Chief, to talk about the meeting, the sessions they attended, and the trends that they are noticing. Although they had only been at the meeting for a…
Rapalogix reports firmer, more elastic skin in a double-blind study of its longevity serum, and the details are worth a close read. Forty-seven women spent 12 weeks applying a serum to their faces twice a day. Thirty-one of them got the real formulation. The other 16 got a matching base without the…
El investigador de ISGlobal Juan Carlos Gabaldón ha recibido el Premio Gabriel Rufí a la mejor tesis doctoral en el ámbito de las enfermedades infecciosas , otorgado por la Societat Catalana de Malalties Infeccioses i Microbiologia Clínica (SCMIMC). El galardón reconoce su investigación sobre la…
Researchers headed by a team at State Key Laboratory of Biomedical Analysis (SKLBA) (formerly known as National Center of Biomedical Analysis) in Beijing have discovered that the vitamin B5 derivative pantethine limits the activity of dendritic cells (DCs), which are immune cells that are key…
Gli antibiotici sono farmaci salvavita, ma potrebbero rappresentare anche una variabile negativa importante nella risposta all’immunoterapia contro il cancro. A suggerirlo è una delle più ampie metanalisi condotte finora sull’argomento,...
Le vendredi 23 octobre, un patient de la maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle Sophie Blanchard à Trappes (Yvelines) a été visé par un terroriste. Le Dr Sébastien Touchard, médecin généraliste et gérant de cette maison de santé, a accepté de révéler en exclusivité au Quotidien du médecin le déroulé…
Children and young people with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, according to new research led by University College London (UCL). The study examined 2,778 children and young people aged four to 25…
NASHVILLE — In this Healio video, Elliot Tapper, MD, FAASLD, discusses a presentation from the ACG Annual Meeting about popular supplements that are promoted on TikTok as treatments for MASH. “Come from a place of empathy, understanding that [both you and the patient] share the same goals. You want…
Konkurrensverket har inlett ett tillsynsärende om Västra Götalandsregionens avtal med Oracle om att avsluta journalsystemsprojektet Millennium. Det rapporterar Upphandling24.se . Uppgörelsen innebär att regionen ska betala Oracle 657 miljoner kronor i ersättning, samtidigt som avtalen för tre andra…
Online migraine hacks promise relief, but a plausible explanation isn’t proof that a remedy works. Stock-Asso/Shutterstock If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’ll understand the appeal of anything that promises to make it stop. Even when that advice involves attaching hair clips to your eyebrows…
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