The testimony presented at the House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing shed light on the deeply troubling and unresolved issues within the organ transplant system in the United States. Shocking revelations ranged from potentially deceased organ donors regaining consciousness and whispering for help to threats of being “cremated alive” by organ transplant
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CAR T-cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment modality for various cancers, showing promising results in clinical trials. However, recent concerns have been raised regarding the potential risk of developing second primary malignancies (SPM) associated with this therapy. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis aimed to address this issue and provide insights into the
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, with many children struggling to achieve significant and sustainable weight loss through lifestyle interventions alone. In a recent phase IIIa trial known as SCALE Kids, researchers explored the potential benefits of adding liraglutide (Saxenda) to lifestyle intervention in young children with obesity. By the end of the 56-week
In a recent analysis of two phase III trials exploring the efficacy of perioperative nivolumab (Opdivo) in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), there was a notable reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death in post-surgical patients. The study conducted by Patrick Forde, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine, highlighted a compelling 40% decrease
A recent multicenter trial conducted in Turkey showed promising results in improving quit rates among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients who smoke. The study revealed that immediately linking patients to a smoking cessation clinic led to a significant increase in the number of individuals who successfully quit smoking. This finding highlights the
In a bizarre turn of events, a hospitalized patient in Missouri has been infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with the ongoing outbreak. This unexpected case has left health officials scratching their heads as they try to determine how the individual was exposed to
Italy’s regulatory framework surrounding doping substances is under scrutiny following the recent doping scandal involving tennis star Jannik Sinner. The availability of Trofodermin, an over-the-counter spray containing the banned anabolic steroid clostebol, has raised questions about the ease of access to performance-enhancing drugs in the country. The presence of a warning label on the box,
The news of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death is truly heartbreaking. Reports indicate that her boyfriend poured gasoline on her and set her on fire, resulting in her untimely demise. This horrific act of violence highlights the urgent need for measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The recent high school shooting
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been a concern for older adults, with the potential for severe outcomes such as hospitalization. A recent study led by Diya Surie, MD, of the CDC in Atlanta, showed promising results in terms of vaccine effectiveness against RSV-associated hospitalization in adults aged 60 and over during the 2023-2024 season.
The study conducted by María Paz Martínez-Vidal, MD, PhD, and colleagues at Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante in Spain explores the treatment preferences of Spanish patients with inflammatory arthritis who were prescribed etanercept or adalimumab, comparing their continuation rates with originator products versus biosimilar versions. The findings suggest that patients were more likely to