Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. It often spreads to nearby blood vessels. Doctors sometimes have to remove part of a vein during surgery to get rid of all the cancer. This is called a venous resection. A recent study looked at how this affects patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Breast cancer is a significant health concern. It affects millions of women worldwide. There is a lot of talk about new tools to fight it. One such tool is the polygenic risk score (PRS). This score is a number that shows a person's chance of getting breast cancer. It is based on many small gen
A prominent former health official has publicly disagreed with the current Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The argument is over the significance of measles deaths. The former official is upset that the current Health Secretary has downplayed the deaths of children who were not vaccinated a
The current health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has sparked controversy with his actions and statements regarding vaccines. He has been accused of undermining public confidence in vaccines, despite his initial support for them during his confirmation hearings. His department has made several m
Oral cancer is a serious issue, and one type, oral squamous cell carcinoma, is quite common. For those who have had surgery and radiation, there is a treatment option called anti-PD1 therapy. This therapy uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, not everyone responds well to this trea
The world of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) has seen significant shifts since it became a recognized subspecialty in 2016. As the field adapts, the expectations for fellows completing their training are also changing. The road ahead for these medical professionals is filled with both opportunitie
Anal cancer is on the rise, and it's a big problem for gay men who are HIV positive. The number of cases is growing fast, and things might get worse in the near future. These men face a much higher risk of developing anal cancer than the rest of the population. The disease usually starts with a high
The Bahrain Grand Prix kicked off with an exciting start for McLaren. Oscar Piastri, who had secured pole position, maintained his lead from the get-go. His teammate, Lando Norris, also made a strong move, jumping from sixth to third place in just a few laps. Piastri's swift getaway helped him keep
The recent measles outbreak in West Texas was not a random event. This disease, which was declared eliminated in the U. S. in 2000, spread across more than 20 counties. The primary reason? Health departments lacked the funds to run effective vaccine programs. This issue is not unique to Texas; it's
The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has been under fire for his statements about autism. A former top vaccine official, Dr Peter Marks, has criticized Kennedy for giving families false hope. Marks, who resigned from his position, believes that Kennedy's claims about finding the cause of au
