Prolonged use of some hormone therapies may increase risk for brain tumors
A study published in The BMJ found that prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs, such as medrogestone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, and promegestone, is associated with an increased risk of developing…
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs could save billions
The latest weight loss drugs, such as GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound, can have a significant impact on treating obesity and related health conditions in the U.S. However, the focus…
The global health community must call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza
Fatima Hassan and colleagues from the Health Justice Initiative in South Africa argue that the global health community must speak out against the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. The deliberate destruction…
Study finds e-cigarette users now more likely to quit traditional cigarettes
A recent study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research found that smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes are now more likely to quit smoking traditional cigarettes. The research, titled "Divergence in…
New model predicts kidney injury risk in cancer patients on cisplatin
Researchers developed a model to predict severe acute kidney injury in patients receiving cisplatin, a chemotherapy agent, to improve treatment outcomes and patient selection. The study examined data from six…
Should I Get a Second Opinion?
Lynne DeMarsh was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 2017 and was told she had only a few years to live. She sought a second opinion, which led to different…
Lab Tests Are Key for Diagnosing Chickenpox
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that clinical diagnosis of varicella (chickenpox) in children without laboratory confirmation is often unreliable. Only about half of clinically diagnosed cases were…
Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact
A human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas, with the patient having direct exposure to cattle. This is the second human case of avian influenza in the…
NMC allows Hind Institute of Medical Sciences to withdraw applications to start DM Cardiology, Medical Gastroenterology Courses
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has given approval to the Hind Institute of Medical Sciences to withdraw their applications to start DM Cardiology and Medical Gastroenterology courses. The decision…
Ipsen Joins the ADC Chase, Licensing Phase 1-Ready Asset for Novel Cancer Target
Ipsen, a company focusing on oncology, has made a deal with Sutro Biopharma for their first antibody drug conjugate (ADC), STRO-003. This ADC targets ROR1, a tumor antigen overexpressed in…