The recent House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing shed light on some shocking and downright terrifying issues plaguing the organ transplant system in the United States. From reports of presumed deceased organ donors waking up and pleading for help to pancreases meant for transplants being misplaced in freezers, the system appears to
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CAR T-cell therapy has been a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, offering new hope to patients with refractory or relapsed malignancies. However, recent concerns have been raised regarding the incidence of second primary malignancies (SPM) associated with this therapy. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the risk of SPM with CAR T-cell
Liraglutide, also known as Saxenda, has been found to be effective in reducing BMI in young children with obesity according to the phase IIIa SCALE Kids trial. The study, which included children aged 6 to Findings of the SCALE Kids Trial At week 56, children in the liraglutide group lost 5.8% of their BMI, while
A recent analysis of two phase III trials revealed a significant reduction in the risk of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) recurrence or death among post-surgical patients who received perioperative nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy. The study, conducted by Patrick Forde, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine, showed a 40% decrease in the risk of disease
A recent multicenter trial from Turkey has shed light on the effectiveness of immediately linking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients who smoke to a smoking cessation clinic. The study, conducted by Dilek Karadogan, MD, at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, revealed promising results in terms of quit rates among participants. This article aims
In a rather peculiar turn of events, a hospitalized patient in Missouri was diagnosed with bird flu without any known contact with animals associated with the ongoing outbreak. This incident marks the 14th case of bird flu in the U.S. since March, when the virus was originally detected in cows, subsequently spreading to wild birds
The recent incident involving No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner and his failed drug tests due to the use of an over-the-counter spray containing the banned anabolic steroid clostebol highlights the dangers and complexities surrounding the use of such medications in professional sports. Despite being cleared of any intentional wrongdoing, Sinner’s case sheds light on
The tragic death of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei sheds light on a disturbing trend of violence against women. The fact that her own boyfriend reportedly poured gasoline on her and set her on fire is horrific and unacceptable. This kind of behavior highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention to address domestic
A recent study conducted by researchers led by Diya Surie, MD, at the CDC in Atlanta revealed significant findings regarding the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults. The study, published in JAMA, showed that during the period from October 2023 to March 2024, RSV vaccination in adults aged 60 and over
Patients with inflammatory arthritis face challenges in finding effective treatments to manage their condition. A recent study conducted in Spain has shed light on the impact of biosimilar versions of etanercept and adalimumab on treatment retention for patients with inflammatory arthritis. The study compared the retention rates of patients who started either biosimilar or originator