Researchers develop new approach to predict immunotherapy response in breast cancer patients
Researchers from Johns Hopkins have developed a method to determine which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer could benefit from immunotherapy using computational tools. This study, published in the Proceedings…
Starting Mammograms at Age 40: Will Women Benefit?
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated their breast cancer screening guidelines to recommend average-risk women start screening at age 40, instead of 50. While some experts support…
Alternative For Patients With Limited Antibacterial Treatment Options
Orlynvah, a new drug for urinary tract infections, has been approved by the FDA, providing a new treatment option for patients with limited alternatives. The drug, a combination of sulopenem…
Going In Reverse Is Faster Way Forward for Crescent Bio’s Cancer Immunotherapy
Crescent Biopharma is going public through a reverse merger with GlycoMimetics to capitalize on a recent groundbreaking cancer drug development still fresh in investors’ minds. The company's lead program is…
Irish-Kenyan agreement aims to address healthcare staff shortages
Ireland will invest in developing nursing and midwifery professions in Kenya through a new bilateral labour agreement. The plan aims to address shortages in the nursing and midwifery workforce in…
stress alters sperm | Medical News Bulletin
Chronic stress can alter sperm and impact a father's children's mental health, increasing their risk for anxiety and depression. This phenomenon is known as epigenetic inheritance, where experiences can leave…
Post-Helene, Patients Who Rely on IV Nutrition Face Severe Shortages
Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter International factory in North Carolina, leading to a shortage of IV fluids across the country. Patients relying on parenteral nutrition, such as those with autoimmune…
High school students benefit from well-being education
A high school student presented data at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference showing that implementing a course focused on well-being into the curriculum improved happiness for students. The study compared EPOCH…
STAT Morning Rounds: Lassa fever, ultra-processed foods
Get your daily dose of health and medicine through STAT's free newsletter Morning Rounds, covering topics like Lassa fever and its recent fatality in Iowa, the impact of eviction lawyers…
Annie Sara Mathew | The BMJ
Annie Sara Mathew, also known as Joyce, was born in a village in Kerala, India. She excelled academically and pursued a bachelor of science before studying medicine in Thiruvananthapuram. There,…