Cart is empty Oral squamous cell cancer, or OSCC, arises in the cells that line the mouth. The disease is often diagnosed at a late stage, which comes with a poor prognosis, and 450,000 people die from it every year, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Many studies have reported microbial alterations associated with the disease, but with inconsistent results.
American Heart Association advisory endorses endovascular therapy for large-core ischemic stroke
The University of Cincinnati’s Pooja Khatri spoke with Medscape on a new American Heart Association advisory recommending endovascular therapy (EVT) as a treatment for patients with large-core ischemic strokes.
Stem-cell ‘heart patch’ shows promise for heart failure treatment
Results from rhesus macaques provide solid ground for a first-in-human investigation of heart repair with stem cell-derived engineered heart muscle. The study is a milestone for the clinical application of the “heart patch” as an innovative treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) and University Medical Center Schleswig-Hostein, Canpus Lübeck (UKSH). The study is part of the translational research strategy of the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK). The results have been published in Nature.
Rebuilding Gaza means rebuilding public health, say researchers
The health and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is acute. Many tens of thousands of people have been killed and thousands of others have sustained injuries with lifelong consequences.
Relative of deadly Hendra virus discovered in the US
Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America. Dr. Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said Camp Hill virus was confirmed in shrews in the US state of Alabama. The research was published in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Launch of 988 crisis hotline sees limited growth in most mental health crisis services
The launch of the nation’s 988 mental health hotline did not coincide with significant and equitable growth in the availability of most crisis services, except for a small increase in peer support services, according to a new RAND study.
Varying dementia care approaches found to not significantly affect patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain, whether delivered through a health system, provided by a community-based organization, or as-usual care over an 18-month period.
Surveillance tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-CoV-2 variants before they take off
Researchers have developed a powerful tool that can detect variants of SARS-CoV-2 with high transmission potential before they become widespread. This approach could significantly support public health efforts to control outbreaks and help identify new variants that need closer monitoring.
WHO in Africa: Three ways the continent stands to lose from Trump’s decision to pull out
President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa.
Pharmacies sell some products that have little or no evidence of working—so why do they do it?
Under the UK’s Pharmacy First initiative, people are encouraged to see their pharmacist before consulting their GP—especially for minor ailments. It’s a tough four-year course to become a pharmacist in the UK, so you’re in good hands if you seek their advice.