Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with few effective treatment options, particularly for patients with borderline resectable tumors. However, a recent small pilot study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in San Diego suggests a potential breakthrough in the form of a preoperative combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The phase
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been identified as a potential risk factor for respiratory complications in COVID-19 patients. A recent retrospective study conducted by Bharati Prasad, MD, MS, and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Chicago explored the association between OSA and the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in hospitalized veterans with COVID-19. The
Recent research has highlighted the potential benefits of vitamin C supplementation in children exposed to maternal smoking during pregnancy. A secondary analysis of clinical trial data found that improved airway function seemed to mediate the association between vitamin C intake and wheeze in kids whose mothers smoked and received vitamin C during pregnancy. The study,
The Finnish ProScreen randomized trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive prostate cancer screening strategy that included a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, a kallikrein panel, and an MRI. The preliminary results revealed that this screening approach detected one additional high-grade cancer per 196 men and one low-grade cancer per 909 men. The trial,
The recent alert issued by the CDC regarding the potential infections of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus in humans is a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in identifying and containing such cases. The case of a farmworker on a commercial dairy farm being infected with the H5N1 virus after exposure
Dr. Yue “Emily” Yu, a California physician, is currently facing serious allegations of poisoning her husband with Drano. In addition to this shocking accusation, new claims have emerged suggesting that she coached her children to lie about their father. This adds another layer of complexity to an already disturbing situation. Universal Health Services is currently
The recent alert issued by Tokyo public health officials regarding the escalating cases of invasive group A Streptococcus infections, particularly streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), has raised significant concerns about the epidemiology of this deadly infection. As someone who has witnessed the devastating impact of STSS firsthand, it is evident that this fulminant infection poses
A man was taken into custody after assaulting staff and damaging property with a chainsaw at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. This incident highlights the importance of security protocols in healthcare facilities and the need for better measures to prevent such violent attacks in the future. Havana Syndrome Symptoms Reported by Defense
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), commonly known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), is a progressive and debilitating condition that affects individuals primarily in their mid-50s or 60s. This neurodegenerative disorder has been challenging to diagnose accurately, leading to delays in treatment and difficulties in clinical trial recruitment. Recent research conducted by Adam Staffaroni, PhD, and colleagues from
Recently, there has been a devastating incident involving Japanese dietary supplements manufactured by Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals. Five individuals lost their lives, and over 100 others were hospitalized after consuming these products. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with certain supplements on the market. In a surprising turn of events, Robert