Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. Doctors are always looking for clues to predict how patients will respond to treatment. One such clue might be neutropenia, a condition where white blood cells drop to low levels. This often happens as a side effect of chemotherapy. In a recent study, research
CAR-T therapy, a cutting-edge cancer treatment, can sometimes lead to a condition called ICANS. This condition can cause seizures, and doctors have been studying brain wave patterns to better understand it. Doctors have been looking at continuous EEG data from patients with ICANS. They want to see
Prostate cancer treatment isn't always straightforward. After surgery, some patients might need additional treatment. This is because cancer cells can sometimes linger, leading to what doctors refer to as a biochemical recurrence. It's like trying to get rid of weeds in a garden, but some roots rema
Mitochondria are like tiny powerhouses inside our cells. They keep us going, but sometimes they go wrong and cause problems. Tiny molecules called miRNAs help control these powerhouses. Scientists have been trying to find ways to see and fix these miRNAs to help treat diseases like cancer. A new id
Biliary tract cancer (BTC) has long been a challenging disease to treat. Traditionally, doctors relied on a combination of cisplatin and gemcitabine as the go-to treatment. But things are changing. Adding durvalumab, a type of immunotherapy, to this mix has shown promising results. It's making a rea
In the Netherlands, a new way to mix faith and therapy is being tested. It's called the faith relationship interview, or FRI for short. Here, teens and their therapists chat about beliefs, feelings about God, and how their faith shapes their relationships. Eight teens and four therapists took part
Cancer is tricky. It hides and grows, making it hard to treat. But what if we could send tiny, smart helpers to find and fight cancer cells? That's the idea behind a new type of nanoparticle. These aren't just any nanoparticles. They're designed to stay calm and inactive while traveling through the
In South Africa, men who are not straight face big problems with HIV. They have a hard time sticking to their daily HIV medicine. This makes it tough to keep the virus under control. Things like hiding their status, feeling ashamed, and dealing with partners make it even harder. A new kind of HIV m
Long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) therapy is changing the game for people with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). It's a big step forward because it means fewer injections and better treatment adherence. In Germany, three LAGH products have hit the market: lonapegsomatropin, somapacitan, and somatrog
In a surprising turn of events, Sarepta Therapeutics has chosen to defy the FDA's request to stop distributing its gene therapy drug, Elevidys. This decision comes after three patient deaths linked to the treatment. The FDA has expressed serious concerns about the safety of the drug and has asked Sa
