JAK Inhibitors Show Efficacy in Alopecia Areata Trials
A systematic review and meta-analysis involving Samuel Morriss, MD, from The Royal Melbourne Hospital reveals that oral Janus kinase inhibitors showed efficacy in the regrowth of…
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MicroRNA Holds Key to Halt Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Spread
Researchers have identified two potential therapeutic strategies for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a highly aggressive form of the disease with limited treatment options.
Humboldt County Gets FDA-Approved Depression Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has arrived in Humboldt County, offering a non-invasive treatment option for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
20% Sugar Tax Could Prevent 3.7 Million Cases of Tooth Decay in Australia
A 20% sugar tax on beverages could prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay in Australia, according to a Griffith University study published in BMJ Public Health, which also…
NHS Psychiatrists Apologize for Failing Adult Child Sex Abuse Survivors
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement and misdiagnosis in supporting adult survivors of child sex abuse, citing systemic…
E-Cigarettes Outperform Patches and Gum in Quitting Smoking
A Cochrane Review found that nicotine e-cigarettes help 8 to 10 out of 100 smokers quit compared to 6 out of 100 using nicotine patches or gum, according to The Independent.
Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards May Improve Brain Metastases Care Outcomes
Coordinating care for patients with central nervous system metastases presents practical challenges across medical institutions, highlighting the critical need for integrated…
Habits That Instantly Give Away You Are Middle-Aged
As adults age into their 30s and 40s, bones naturally begin to lose density and absorb minerals more slowly, according to orthopaedic surgeon Kim Stearns, MD…
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak: Two Unvaccinated Residents Die in Lancaster County
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles in Lancaster County, marking the first measles-related deaths in the United States this year and the state’s first…
SBRT Improves Bowel Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Trial
Results from the large-scale NRG-GU005 clinical trial show that stereotactic body radiation therapy for intermediate-risk prostate cancer significantly improves bowel quality of…
Thyroid Nodules Rapidly Invade Trachea in Rare Aggressive Cancer Case
A 35-year-old woman experienced a rapid 3-month malignancy of thyroid nodules that invaded her tracheal wall and required a high-difficulty radical resection and airway…
Repatha vs. Statins: How This PCSK9 Inhibitor Lowers LDL Cholesterol
When patients receive a prescription for Repatha to lower bad LDL cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, a frequent question is whether the medication qualifies as a statin.