The recent revelations about the inefficiencies and malpractices within the U.S. organ transplant system have sent shockwaves throughout the community. Stories of presumed deceased organ donors waking up and panicking, whispering “Help me,” or the threat of being “cremated alive” by organ transplant executives are enough to induce nightmares. The shortcomings exposed during the House
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CAR T-cell therapy has become a promising treatment option for patients with cancer, showing potential for long-term remission and even cure. However, recent reports have raised concerns about the risk of second primary malignancies (SPM) associated with this therapy. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis aimed to shed light on this issue and compare the
The phase IIIa SCALE Kids trial conducted by Claudia Fox, MD, of the University of Minnesota Medical School, explored the impact of liraglutide (Saxenda) on young children with obesity. It was found that when liraglutide was added to lifestyle intervention, there was a significant reduction in BMI among children aged 6 to less than 12
In a recent analysis of two phase III trials, researchers found significant benefits in using perioperative nivolumab in post-surgical non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. The study compared the outcomes of patients who received neoadjuvant nivolumab and chemotherapy versus those who also received adjuvant nivolumab after surgery. The results showed a 40% reduction in the
A recent multicenter trial from Turkey has shed light on the positive impact of immediately referring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients who smoke to smoking cessation clinics. The study, presented at the annual European Respiratory Society Congress, revealed significantly improved quit rates among patients who were given immediate appointments at outpatient smoking
In a surprising turn of events, a hospitalized patient in Missouri was diagnosed with bird flu despite having no known contact with animals associated with the outbreak. This marks the 14th case of bird flu in the U.S. since March, raising concerns about the spread of the virus. Although the risk to the general public
In a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the tennis world, No. 1-ranked player Jannik Sinner found himself embroiled in a doping scandal after failing two drug tests in March. The substance in question was clostebol, an anabolic steroid banned by the World Anti-Doping Association. This revelation came as a surprise to many, as Sinner
The shocking news of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, being killed by her boyfriend has rocked the sports world. Reports indicate that her boyfriend poured gasoline on her and set her on fire, leading to her untimely death. This horrific event sheds light on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and the urgent need
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can be serious for older adults, leading to hospitalization and even death. A recent study conducted by researchers led by Diya Surie, MD, from the CDC in Atlanta, examined the effectiveness of RSV vaccination in older adults during the first season of use. The results
A recent study conducted in Spain has shed light on the effectiveness of biosimilar drugs compared to originator products in patients with inflammatory arthritis. The study found that patients who were prescribed biosimilar versions of etanercept or adalimumab were more likely to continue taking them compared to those prescribed originator products. The discontinuation rates over
