First Guideline for Cardioprotection in Children With Cancer

A team of almost 30 experts has compiled the first-ever guidelines on monitoring children for heart damage during cancer treatment. Heart complications are the second leading cause of death among childhood cancer survivors, right after cancer recurrence. Survivors are 15 times more likely to have heart failure and eight times more likely to have heart […]

Cabometyx® in combination with nivolumab shows durable survival benefits at over three-years’ follow-up in first-line advanced renal cell carcinoma

​​​​​​Three-year data – with a median follow-up of 44 months – from the Phase III CheckMate -9ER trial demonstrate maintained overall survival benefits with Cabometyx plus nivolumab compared to sunitinib regardless of IMDC risk score1 Data represent the longest reported follow-up in any Phase III trial with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor- immunotherapy regimen in this […]

Bird flu 'may mutate to kill more than 50% of humans'

Bird flu may mutate to kill more than 50% of humans as a result of ‘unprecedented’ outbreak sweeping mammals, experts fear Cases of killer H5N1 strain have already jumped from birds to foxes and mink It has sparked concern that pathogen is one step closer to spreading in humans Experts warn a new variant could […]

Expelled From High School, Alister Martin Became a Harvard Doc

It’s not often that a high school brawl with gang members sets you down a path to becoming a Harvard-trained doctor. But that’s exactly how Alister Martin’s life unfolded. Alister Martin, MD, had initially planned to follow in his stepfather’s footsteps, managing the drug store in Neptune, NJ, township where he was raised. But a fight […]

Type 1 Diabetes No Longer a Disease of the Thin, Advice Needed

About two thirds of people with type 1 diabetes in the United States have overweight or obesity, nearly the same proportion as Americans without diabetes, new nationwide survey data suggest. What’s more, among people with overweight or obesity, those with type 1 diabetes are less likely to receive lifestyle recommendations from healthcare professionals than those […]

New study shows UK has lowest rates of heart failure in Europe

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The condition affects fewer than 1.5 per cent of adults, about half the number for […]

Q&A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you?

I’ve heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I’m not sure if they’ll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an […]

Diabetes: Phthalate exposure may increase risk in some women

Phthalates are chemicals widely used in food packaging, cosmetics, and children’s toys. Research suggests they can interfere with hormone function, and that they are associated with obesity, allergies, and other health concerns in both children and adults. Phthalates may also increase insulin resistance, raising the risk of diabetes. Now, a study in women has shown […]

Doctors Are Disappearing From the ER as Hospitals Cut Costs

Pregnant and scared, Natasha Valle went to a Tennova Healthcare hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee, in January 2021 because she was bleeding. She didn’t know much about miscarriage, but this seemed like one. In the emergency room, she was examined then sent home, she said. She went back when her cramping became excruciating. Then home again. […]