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STEM-PD Clinical Trial: First-in-Human Results for Parkinson’s Disease Cell Therapy A first-in-human clinical trial of STEM-PD—a cell therapy derived from human embryonic stem cells—has demonstrated initial safety and tolerability in …

The Science of Biological Aging: Beyond Chronological Time Biological aging is a dynamic process characterized by the gradual decline of physiological functions and the accumulation of molecular damage, which researchers …

As cancer survival rates improve through targeted therapies like immunotherapies and antibody-drug conjugates, the medical community faces a growing challenge in recording and managing long-term treatment toxicities. Current reporting frameworks, …

This data, which integrates population-based cancer registries and healthcare covariates, reveals significant disparities in outcomes based on regional access to radiotherapy, mammography, and essential medicines. How WHO Predicts Global Breast …

Oropouche Virus Spreads to Cuba via Brazilian Lineage The Oropouche virus (OROV) has established local transmission in Cuba, marking a significant expansion of the virus beyond its traditional Amazonian endemic …

Advancements in Liver Xenotransplantation and Extracorporeal Support Recent clinical progress in xenotransplantation—the transplantation of organs or tissues between different species—offers a potential pathway to address the critical shortage of human …

Medical researchers and ethicists are calling for a shift toward “data rights” to modernize patient consent, arguing that traditional informed consent is insufficient for the era of big data and …

Biological Aging Linked to Rise in Early-Onset Cancer Risk, Study Suggests A 2026 study published in *Nature Medicine* found that biological aging, rather than chronological age, is strongly associated with …

The Immune System’s Role in Fighting Cancer: A Breakthrough in Medical Science The human immune system’s ability to detect and destroy cancerous cells represents a critical frontier in modern medicine, …

POLY-HF Trial Tests Triple-Drug Polypill for Heart Failure A randomized controlled trial at two Texas hospitals has completed its evaluation of a single-capsule polypill designed to streamline treatment for patients …