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NIH funding cuts delayed a promising childhood brain cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't have.
A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.
DNA in blood signals cancer risk years ahead
Researchers studied blood samples from individuals months or years away from a cancer diagnosis to find the earliest biological changes associated with cancer.
Measles is spreading through Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Doctors are scrambling to keep up.
At a rural clinic near the heart of the outbreak, physicians describe patients arriving gravely ill, while federal officials dispute the death toll.
Cocoon Hospital highlights role of HPV vaccine in cervical cancer prevention
Cocoon Hospital, Chandigarh, organised an expert-led media interaction at the Press Club Chandigarh to raise awareness about HPV vaccination and its role in preventing cervical cancer. The session brought together media professionals for a discussion on HPV infection, preventive healthcare and the importance of timely awareness among women and families.
'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'
Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.
Doctors said husband was 'too young for cancer', he died six months later
Ben had suffered months of pain but by the time his cancer was diagnosed, it was terminal
Indian Immunization Week: Can You Get A Flu Vaccine If You Have A Fever? IMA Explains
Many people postpone their flu shot when they have a fever, but a mild fever does not necessarily mean vaccination needs to wait
Pig kidney transplant in India: SRGH starts xenotransplantation push after 271-day US success
A US case in which a gene-edited pig kidney kept a patient off dialysis for 271 days has sharpened attention on xenotransplantation in India. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has opened a dedicated department as the Union health ministry works on guidelines for the field.
Pig kidney transplant in India: SRGH starts xenotransplantation push after 271-day US success
A US case in which a gene-edited pig kidney kept a patient off dialysis for 271 days has sharpened attention on xenotransplantation in India. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has opened a dedicated department as the Union health ministry works on guidelines for the field.
Tamil Nadu: Special dengue ward opened at Thoothukudi Government Hospital amid rising cases
The medical facility has set aside approximately 60 beds in the adult ward and 40 beds in the paediatric ward specifically for dengue patients, ensuring comprehensive preparedness through the current monsoon season.
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Air pollution and cardiovascular disease: Mitochondria may be the missing link
Researchers at UCLA Health investigating the connection between air pollution and cardiovascular disease have identified new blood biomarkers—long-chain dicarboxylate acids (DCAs) and medium- to long-chain acyl-carnitines (ACs)—in samples from mice and humans exposed to air pollution. These biomarkers offer insight into how air pollution damages cell function and increases the risk of heart disease. The findings are published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.
Meet the twin doctors who co-lead the ER of a Virginia hospital
Twin doctors Travan and Travis Jasper co-lead the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Steve Hartman shares their story.
Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Biologics License Application for Certain Patients with Previously Treated Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Voluntarily Withdrawn
RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biologics License Application (BLA) seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and Merck’s (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy has been voluntarily withdrawn. The decision to withdraw the BLA is based on discussions wit
Ebola cases, deaths in DR Congo outbreak near 7,900 and 3,800 as virus spreads to 2 more health zones - CIDRAP
Ebola cases, deaths in DR Congo outbreak near 7,900 and 3,800 as virus spreads to 2 more health zones CIDRAP Moving target: How mistrust is fueling a deadly Ebola hotspot in east Congo Reuters Congo Short On Health Workers As Ebola Cases Surge 73%, Says WHO NDTV UNICEF Democratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 – Ebola Outbreak (Bundibugyo Virus), 31 August ReliefWeb DR Congo: Young doctor dies of Ebola as cases surge beyond epicentre africanews.com
Natural proteins can guide active ingredients to diseased cells
After taking a pill, the drugs it contains are distributed throughout the body, reaching the tissues and cells affected by disease and performing their intended function. However, they also enter healthy cells, where they often cause more harm than good.
UC researcher receives funding to study bone complications in people with sickle cell disease
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine hematology researcher has received new grant funding to study one of the disease's painful, under-recognized complications: bone damage.
8-Time MLA Samajwadi Party Veteran Ram Govind Chaudhary Dies At 73
Ram Govind Chaudhary was suffering from heart and kidney-related ailments for a long time. He had previously undergone a heart surgery at the Medanta Hospital in Lucknow.
Congo Ebola contact tracing falls far short as outbreak spreads, Africa CDC chief says - Reuters
Congo Ebola contact tracing falls far short as outbreak spreads, Africa CDC chief says Reuters See more headlines and perspectives on Google News
Pahalgam hospital project reaches 75% progress
Pahalgam hospital project reaches 75% progress
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