Thalassemia: The Blood Disorder Exposing Critical Gaps in Global Health Systems Thalassemia—a group of inherited blood disorders that disrupt hemoglobin production—affects millions worldwide, yet its management remains a systemic stress …
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The Art of the Cut: What Galen’s Legacy Teaches Modern Medicine About Tacit Learning In an era of high-fidelity simulations and AI-driven diagnostics, it’s easy to assume that medical expertise …
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The Hong Kong Genome Project: A New Era for Precision Medicine in Asia For many patients living with rare or undiagnosed conditions, the journey to a medical answer is often …
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Can We Intercept Rheumatoid Arthritis? The PALABA Trial Investigates Abatacept for Palindromic Rheumatism In the field of rheumatology, the “window of opportunity” is a critical concept. For patients experiencing early …
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CDC Monitors Andes Virus Outbreak on MV Hondius: What You Need to Know Public health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a media briefing on …
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Framework for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications from the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO): 2026 update
New EASO Guidelines Shift Obesity Treatment Toward Personalized Pharmacological Care The landscape of obesity management is undergoing a fundamental shift. Moving away from a singular focus on the scale, new …
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For many people, the hardest part of weight loss isn’t losing the pounds—it’s keeping them off. This “yo-yo” effect is more than just a lack of willpower; it’s a complex …
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Oral Orforglipron Maintains Weight Loss After Tirzepatide/Semaglutide: Phase 3 ATTAIN-MAINTAIN Trial Results
Oral Orforglipron Shows Promise in Sustaining Weight Loss After Switch from Injectable GLP-1 Therapies A groundbreaking clinical trial presents evidence that oral orforglipron may help patients maintain significant weight loss …
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First-in-Human Trial of Gene-Edited Trem-cel + GO Maintenance in High-Risk AML/MDS: Design, Eligibility & Key Findings
CRISPR-Edited Stem Cells Show Rapid Engraftment in High-Risk Leukemia Patients A pioneering clinical trial using CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited stem cells (trem-cel) has demonstrated rapid engraftment and promising early results in patients …
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Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that has long lacked a disease-specific treatment. For women facing very preterm preeclampsia, the stakes are incredibly high, often requiring a challenging balance between …