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< div> According to peer-reviewed research published in July in Cancer Research, sildenafil—the active ingredient in Viagra—disrupts cancer cells’ cholesterol supply to stop the spread of metastases. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, alongside teams from the US National Cancer Institute and Clalit Health Services, found that the drug targets the protein transporting essential … Read more
Adjuvant pembrolizumab after nephrectomy stands as the current standard of care for clear cell renal cell carcinoma patients at increased recurrence risk, according to clinical guidelines, yet the field navigates divergent phase III trial results and a lack of validated predictive biomarkers. Medical professionals continue to debate risk stratification models, significant treatment toxicities, and management … Read more
At-home sleep apnea tests can accurately screen for obstructive sleep apnea and provide a faster diagnosis than traditional lab studies, but patients risk receiving false negatives or trading away long-term medical relationships, according to sleep medicine experts and recent patient experiences. How Direct-to-Consumer At-Home Sleep Apnea Tests Work Home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) have been … Read more
The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength and fall risk, according to public health data. Interest in this assessment has climbed sharply, with online searches for “sit to stand exercise” increasing by 287% over a three-month period, as shown by Google … Read more
Despite effective therapies, only about 3% of those infected are diagnosed and less than 1% receive appropriate treatment, leaving millions at risk for serious liver disease. Mission Defeat Hepatitis Continues Nationwide Screenings The nationwide effort aims to raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and expand access to screening across the country. During World Hepatitis Day observances, … Read more
Jeff Casey, an advocate for cancer care and the event director for Play For a Cure, has been appointed as the new manager of special events for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, according to the organization. Bridging Grassroots Advocacy and Hospital Foundation Leadership He will maintain his leadership responsibilities with Play For a Cure while … Read more
AI burnout has emerged as a distinct professional hazard among high-performing workers managing multiple advanced language models simultaneously, according to Nick Sanchez, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical director of Silicon Valley Therapy. The phenomenon surfaces when continuous multi-project workflows fracture attention and push professionals past sustainable cognitive limits. Understanding AI Burnout in … Read more
India ranks as the second most sleep-deprived country globally, trailing only Japan, according to Dr Navin Gnanasekaran, head of radiology at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai and author of the longevity book The 100-Year Blueprint. This widespread sleep deficit is driving professionals toward poor health and intensive care units as startup founders and office workers increasingly … Read more
Transgender and gender diverse patients frequently undergo gender-affirming mastectomy, commonly known as top surgery, without receiving vital breast and chest cancer risk assessments beforehand, according to a study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Researchers at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine found that systemic healthcare barriers, past negative experiences, and … Read more
Eating jamun with salt to accelerate weight loss is a viral social media trend lacking clinical backing, though research published in the Molecules Journal confirms consistent consumption of the seasonal Indian fruit supports weight management. According to studies in the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, jamun is a low-calorie, high-fiber food that aids metabolic health … Read more