Blood-brain barrier study reveals insights into neurological disease treatment
Scientists from the University of Liverpool and their global collaborators have highlighted the most effective treatments for ...
The US intends to leave the World Health Organization. What happens next?
Donald Trump's plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been met with dismay in the ...
Death toll from Tanzania Marburg outbreak rises to nine
An outbreak of the Marburg virus has killed nine people in Tanzania, Africa's health agency said Thursday, up from eight ...
Study reveals unique features of early-onset colorectal cancer in racial and ethnic minorities
Colorectal cancer is typically diagnosed after age 50, but in recent years the disease has been increasingly found in younger people and disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities.
Olaparib could be a safe, effective maintenance therapy in some ovarian cancer patients
Ovarian cancer has seen a significant shift in its treatment paradigm with the introduction of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, which are now standard in the maintenance setting ...
Stroke procedural numbers are an unreliable predictor of patient outcomes, finds study
According to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the number of mechanical thrombectomies performed at hospitals is not an accurate indicator of patient outcomes.
COVID-19 patients with pulmonary fibrosis show unexpected lung improvement
Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare, chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs, making breathing difficult for people who suffer with it. And, as University of South Florida pulmonologist Dr. Jose ...
Tailored guidelines and reduced stigma needed to tackle leprosy, Irish case study reveals
A case report published in Eurosurveillance on an adult with an imported case of leprosy in Ireland shows that there are notable challenges in tackling the disease in settings where it is rare.
Fewer sick days: Study confirms the benefits of commuting by bicycle
An active commute that involves exercise can reduce the number of sick days and lower the risk of long sickness absences. Commuting by bicycle in particular is associated with a lower risk of sickness ...
Study finds NSAID allergies among stroke patients are mislabeled in 80% of cases
A recent study conducted by the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) found that mislabeled NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) allergies for stroke patients hinders ...