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Men Face Later Cancer Diagnoses Across 20 Types
Men are more likely to receive a later-stage cancer diagnosis across 20 different cancer types, leading to worse prognoses and treatment outcomes.
Forget sterile tumors: Cancers house unique microbiomes
A comprehensive analysis of over 17,000 tumor samples confirms distinct microbial signatures across 35 cancer types, influencing prognosis and treatment response.
Cancer survival improves. Why are rural outcomes still worsening?
Patients in rural areas face significant disparities in cancer treatment access and prevention, leading to worse outcomes compared to their urban counterparts.
Molecular Profiling Refines Salivary Gland Tumor Diagnosis
Sitting for Long Stretches Linked to Higher Cancer Mortality Risk
Jideytro offers new hope for ROS1-positive NSCLC after prior therapy
How non-animal models are redefining oncology drug safety
South African Scientists Decipher Cancer's Survival Strategy
Lung Transplants Extend Survival for Select Stage 4 Cancer Patients
Alcohol and Sugar: A Dual Metabolic Challenge for Patients
Patients consuming alcohol and high-sugar diets face a compounded metabolic risk, impacting liver function and glucose regulation. Clinicians must address both factors.
Variceal Bleeding Management: EASL 2026 Skills Centre Focuses on Endoscopic and Pharmacological Strategies
EASL 2026 Skills Learning Centre will address variceal bleeding, highlighting current evidence for endoscopic and pharmacological interventions.
Nearly 1 in 10 With Primary Biliary Cholangitis Have CKD
Chronic kidney disease affects 9.5% of patients with primary biliary cholangitis, with hypertension and older age driving incidence.
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: An Overview
Liver Transplant Studies Retracted Over Organ Harvesting Concerns
Liver-Directed Treatment Shows Efficacy in Metabolic Dysfunction
EASL 2026: Liver and Spleen Elastography for Fibrosis Assessment
EASL Congress 2026: Key Trials to Watch in Liver Disease Management
Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus: Why direct viral targeting matters now
Cardiovascular risk: Why men die earlier, women live sicker
Cardiovascular risk factors impact longevity and morbidity differently by sex, with men experiencing earlier mortality and women facing a longer duration of disease.
AI in the ED: Can algorithms truly accelerate acute cardiac care?
Artificial intelligence tools show promise in improving diagnostic speed and accuracy for acute cardiac conditions, but integration challenges persist.
Why cardiac amyloidosis diagnoses are surging and what it means for GPs
Cardiac amyloidosis diagnoses are increasing due to improved awareness and advanced imaging, revealing a previously underrecognized cause of heart failure.
Smartphones and Pacemakers: Separating Fact from Electromagnetic Fiction
Heart Failure Treatment in 2026: A Clinical Overview
Pulsed Field Ablation: A New Frontier for Atrial Fibrillation?
Vapes and Snus: What the ESC Says About Cardiovascular Risk
Severe VT in ischaemic cardiomyopathy: Why current care isn't enough
For atrial fibrillation, integrated pathways may beat individual fixes
What Is an SGLT2 Inhibitor? Mechanism, Indications, and Evidence
SGLT2 inhibitors block renal glucose reabsorption to lower blood sugar and protect the heart and kidneys. A clinical primer on mechanism, approved agents, key trial evidence, and safety.
Why lifestyle advice alone still dominates obesity searches
Despite advances in pharmacotherapy, Google searches for obesity management remain heavily skewed towards lifestyle interventions, indicating a persistent public perception.
Tzield expands its reach: A new option for recently diagnosed pediatric type 1 diabetes
The FDA approved Tzield (teplizumab) for pediatric patients with recently diagnosed Stage 3 type 1 diabetes, marking an expansion of its indication.
Pediatric CGM OTC: how will you counsel families?
Metabolic Syndrome: Is it accelerating your patients' brain aging?
Weight-Loss Jabs May Create a New Kind of Yo-Yo Dieting
Online GLP-1 Prescriptions Often Lack Clinical Oversight
Obesity as Disease: Who Benefits from the Redefinition?
Targeted Therapy Reverses Weight Gain From Rare Cause of Obesity
Chronic Migraine: Is the Gut-Brain Axis the Missing Link?
Chronic migraine frequently co-occurs with gastrointestinal issues, suggesting a gut-brain axis involvement through dysbiosis and inflammation.
Cognitive Rehabilitation Eases Long-COVID Brain Fog
Cognitive rehabilitation significantly improved brain fog symptoms in patients with long-COVID, offering a structured approach to managing persistent neurological sequelae.
TBI Linked Bidirectionally With Psychiatric and Neurologic Conditions
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) shows a two-way association with various psychiatric and neurologic conditions, increasing risk for both and being influenced by their presence.
Migraine Linked to Increased Vascular Dementia Odds in Observational Data
Football Headers Linked to Cognitive Decline, Neurodegeneration
Roche Halts Huntington's Gene-Silencing Programs
Dopamine Agonists: A Fading Role in Parkinson's Treatment?
Eptinezumab Improves Cognitive Symptoms in Migraine Patients
Creatine Supplementation: Limited Evidence for Brain Health Benefits
Multiple MyelomaDonor T-cells prevent CMV complications in blood cancer patients
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Get the full story7 min readBlood Transfusion Safety: Pathogen Inactivation Reduces Transfusion-Transmitted Infections
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Get the full story10 min readSleep Disruption and Fear Drive Chronic Rheumatic Pain
Get the full story11 min readWhy Cheaper Humira Alternatives Face Resistance
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PneumoniaAir Embolism: Two Cases After Percutaneous Lung Biopsy
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Clostridioides difficileInfluenza treatment: The single-dose option challenges multi-day adherence
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Get the full story8 min readNew Virus Catalogue Identifies Top Pathogen Threats to Human Health
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Dermatitis AtopicNew UV filters' secret: Photostability and broad-spectrum action
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GLP-1 Agonists: Do They Prevent Heart Disease in the General Population?
GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce cardiovascular risk in obese individuals with established CVD, but their benefit in primary prevention remains unclear.
Factor XIa Inhibitors After Heart Attack: A New Antithrombotic Path?
Factor XIa inhibitors offer a novel antithrombotic strategy after myocardial infarction, aiming for reduced bleeding risk compared to current agents.
Eplontersen: Can a new RNAi therapy change ATTR-CM outcomes?
Eplontersen significantly reduced transthyretin protein levels and improved clinical endpoints in ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy.
Aficamten: A New Path for Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition with limited treatment options. The drug targets cardiac myosin, reducing contractility and improving symptoms.
Ruling Out Heart Attacks Faster: The PRESC1SE-MI Study's ED Impact
The PRESC1SE-MI study demonstrated a novel algorithm using high-sensitivity troponin I can safely rule out myocardial infarction in the emergency department within one hour.
Do Statins Still Benefit Patients Over 70 Without Prior CVD?
The STAREE trial investigated statin use for primary prevention in individuals over 70, challenging long-held assumptions about cardiovascular benefit in this age group.
Why Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy Remains Underdiagnosed
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to significant diagnostic delays and missed opportunities for early intervention.
Can Factor XIa Inhibitors Reduce Post-MI Bleeding Without Compromising Efficacy?
Factor XIa inhibitors aim to reduce thrombotic events in acute coronary syndrome patients while minimizing bleeding risk, a critical balance in post-MI care.
Faster Heart Attack Rule-Out: Can PRESC1SE-MI Deliver on ED Efficiency?
A new strategy for ruling out myocardial infarction in emergency departments, using high-sensitivity troponin and clinical risk scores, demonstrated high safety and reduced length of stay.
Do Statins Prevent Dementia in Healthy Older Adults? STAREE Trial Weighs In
The STAREE trial investigated statin use in healthy adults over 70, finding no reduction in dementia incidence but a modest cardiovascular benefit.
Aficamten targets non-obstructive HCM, a disease with no approved drug
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition lacking specific approved therapies.
ESC Congress 2026: The 59 Pivotal Trials You Need to Know
Fifty-nine pivotal trials will present at ESC Congress 2026, covering major cardiovascular disease areas from heart failure to arrhythmia.
Lipoprotein(a) Risk: Define, Test Early, Optimise Management
Elevated lipoprotein(a) is an independent, causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Early identification and management are critical.
GLP-1 Agonists: Do They Prevent Heart Disease in the General Population?
GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce cardiovascular risk in obese individuals with established CVD, but their benefit in primary prevention remains unclear.
Factor XIa Inhibitors After Heart Attack: A New Antithrombotic Path?
Factor XIa inhibitors offer a novel antithrombotic strategy after myocardial infarction, aiming for reduced bleeding risk compared to current agents.
Eplontersen: Can a new RNAi therapy change ATTR-CM outcomes?
Eplontersen significantly reduced transthyretin protein levels and improved clinical endpoints in ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy.
Aficamten: A New Path for Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition with limited treatment options. The drug targets cardiac myosin, reducing contractility and improving symptoms.
Ruling Out Heart Attacks Faster: The PRESC1SE-MI Study's ED Impact
The PRESC1SE-MI study demonstrated a novel algorithm using high-sensitivity troponin I can safely rule out myocardial infarction in the emergency department within one hour.
Do Statins Still Benefit Patients Over 70 Without Prior CVD?
The STAREE trial investigated statin use for primary prevention in individuals over 70, challenging long-held assumptions about cardiovascular benefit in this age group.
Why Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy Remains Underdiagnosed
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to significant diagnostic delays and missed opportunities for early intervention.
Can Factor XIa Inhibitors Reduce Post-MI Bleeding Without Compromising Efficacy?
Factor XIa inhibitors aim to reduce thrombotic events in acute coronary syndrome patients while minimizing bleeding risk, a critical balance in post-MI care.
Faster Heart Attack Rule-Out: Can PRESC1SE-MI Deliver on ED Efficiency?
A new strategy for ruling out myocardial infarction in emergency departments, using high-sensitivity troponin and clinical risk scores, demonstrated high safety and reduced length of stay.
Do Statins Prevent Dementia in Healthy Older Adults? STAREE Trial Weighs In
The STAREE trial investigated statin use in healthy adults over 70, finding no reduction in dementia incidence but a modest cardiovascular benefit.
Aficamten targets non-obstructive HCM, a disease with no approved drug
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition lacking specific approved therapies.
ESC Congress 2026: The 59 Pivotal Trials You Need to Know
Fifty-nine pivotal trials will present at ESC Congress 2026, covering major cardiovascular disease areas from heart failure to arrhythmia.
Lipoprotein(a) Risk: Define, Test Early, Optimise Management
Elevated lipoprotein(a) is an independent, causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Early identification and management are critical.
