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DLL3 drug race expands beyond bispecific T-cell engagers
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DLL3 drug race expands beyond bispecific T-cell engagers

As Amgen Inc.’s Imdelltra (tarlatamab) pushes into the first-line setting for small-cell lung cancer, a fast-growing field of DLL3-directed T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates and cell therapies are emerging to challenge the evolving standard of care.

Bioworld•
Sep 18, 2026
Horror as 20 women undergoing cancer treatment had breasts removed unnecessarily
health

Horror as 20 women undergoing cancer treatment had breasts removed unnecessarily

An NHS trust has apologised after 20 women receiving cancer treatment had breast removal surgery they didn't need.

London Broadcasting Company•
Sep 18, 2026
Duncan Sheik dead at 56: Grammy-winning singer passes away being rushed to hospital... as cause of death is revealed
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Duncan Sheik dead at 56: Grammy-winning singer passes away being rushed to hospital... as cause of death is revealed

Grammy-winning singer and composer Duncan Sheik has died aged 56, hours after it was revealed he had been hospitalized in New York City in 'critical condition.'

Mail Online•
Sep 18, 2026
US CDC works on standard definition for measles deaths as cases rise
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US CDC works on standard definition for measles deaths as cases rise

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with the Council of State and ​Territorial Epidemiologists to develop a standardized case ‌definition for measles deaths, the agency said Friday, as the outbreak grows across the country.

Reuters•
Sep 18, 2026
Hundreds of harm cases and rising uncovered by trust
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Hundreds of harm cases and rising uncovered by trust

More than 300 cases of patient harm have been identified at a North East trust reviewing major care and governance failings in its breast cancer service.

Health Service Journal•
Sep 18, 2026
Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot
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Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot

Reuters•
Sep 18, 2026
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's ‘cancer free' after treatment
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's ‘cancer free' after treatment

Susie Wiles said she no longer shows evidence of cancer after she underwent months of treatment for early stage breast cancer.

Nbc 6 South Florida•
Sep 18, 2026
Scotch Plains Breast Cancer Walk Returns Oct. 3: Registration Open
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Scotch Plains Breast Cancer Walk Returns Oct. 3: Registration Open

The annual walk returns Oct. 3 to honor Rose Checchio and raise money for breast cancer research.

Patch•
Sep 18, 2026
Woman, 23, Says Traditional Jobs Left Her in Hospital—Then She Found Why
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Woman, 23, Says Traditional Jobs Left Her in Hospital—Then She Found Why

"I can do a day's work, but at the cost of my life," Ella Thompson, who has ADHD and autism, told Newsweek.

Newsweek•
Sep 18, 2026

How digital maturity validation advances clinical AI

Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan is using its EMR, interoperability and governance framework to harness AI beyond documentation, says Deputy Superintendent Dr Wui-Chiang Lee.

Healthcareitnews•
Sep 18, 2026
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licence of Nair Hospital’s Nurses’ Mess
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Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licence of Nair Hospital’s Nurses’ Mess

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially suspended the licence of the nurses’ mess at Nair Hospital, located in Mumbai Central, following significant breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations. This action was taken immediately after an inspection on September 12, during which the FDA identified serious deficiencies that raised concerns for both [...] The post Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licence of Nair Hospital’s Nurses’ Mess appeared first on The CSR Journal .

The Csr Journal•
Sep 18, 2026
What Is Qdenga? India Set To Get Its First Dengue Vaccine After Landmark Deal With Japan's Takeda
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What Is Qdenga? India Set To Get Its First Dengue Vaccine After Landmark Deal With Japan's Takeda

Takeda’s Qdenga vaccine was the first such vaccine to be approved by India’s drug regulator in July

News 18•
Sep 18, 2026

Changes in routine blood tests in patients with unexplained weight loss could help identify cancer: Study - ET HealthWorld

Changes in routine blood tests in patients with unexplained weight loss could help identify cancer: Study ET HealthWorld See more headlines and perspectives on Google News

Google News•
Sep 18, 2026

Australian research finds severe mental illness linked to shorter life expectancy

SYDNEY, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- People with severe mental illness die more than 10 years earlier than the general population, according to research led by Australia's University of Queensland (UQ). Researchers analyzed hospital mortality data from about 255,000 patients in the Australian state of Queensland over 14 years to assess the mortality rates of those with severe mental illness, such as depressive, neurotic

Bignewsnetwork•
Sep 18, 2026
Apollo Athenaa: As Women's Cancer Burden Rises, Integrated Care Emerges as the Next Frontier in Cancer Treatment
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Apollo Athenaa: As Women's Cancer Burden Rises, Integrated Care Emerges as the Next Frontier in Cancer Treatment

30,000+ women cared for, 1,000+ cancer surgeries - Athenaa builds specialised care from diagnosis to survivorship NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As cancer among women rises, the focus o...

Finanznachrichten.de•
Sep 18, 2026
MaaT Pharma Provides Update on MaaT013 (Xervyteg®) Potential Development Plan Following CHMP Negative Opinion After Re-examination
science

MaaT Pharma Provides Update on MaaT013 (Xervyteg®) Potential Development Plan Following CHMP Negative Opinion After Re-examination

LYON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MAAT #Cancer--MaaT Pharma Provides Update on MaaT013 (Xervyteg®) Potential Development Plan Following CHMP Negative Opinion After Re-examination

Businesswire•
Sep 18, 2026
Workplace Cancer Prevention Pioneer Awarded Top Honour
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Workplace Cancer Prevention Pioneer Awarded Top Honour

John Curtin Distinguished Emeritus Professor Lin Fritschi has been awarded the 2026 Professor Bruce Armstrong Cancer Research Career Achievement

The National Tribune•
Sep 18, 2026

Does frailty hold the key to early dementia diagnosis? - Hospital + Healthcare

Does frailty hold the key to early dementia diagnosis? Hospital + Healthcare

Google News•
Sep 18, 2026
تحصل مستشفى Children’s Hospital Los Angeles على أعلى مراتب التكريم الوطنية والعالمية في مجال مستشفيات الأطفال من U.S. News & World Report وNewsweek
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تحصل مستشفى Children’s Hospital Los Angeles على أعلى مراتب التكريم الوطنية والعالمية في مجال مستشفيات الأطفال من U.S. News & World Report وNewsweek

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CHLA ranks among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals and No. 1 in California, and is ranked No. 5 worldwide in pediatrics by Newsweek.

Businesswire•
Sep 18, 2026
Dr Reddy's signs India distribution deal for Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine
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Dr Reddy's signs India distribution deal for Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine

Dr Reddy's Laboratories said on Friday ​it had signed an agreement ‌with Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical to promote and distribute the Qdenga dengue vaccine ​in India.

Reuters•
Sep 18, 2026

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