According to a study published in Nature by an international team led by the University of California, San Diego, childhood exposure to the bacterial toxin colibactin could drive early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC). The first author is Marcos Díaz-Gay, PhD, head of the new Digital Genomics Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) in Madrid, … Read more
Being a man can be detrimental to health. On average, men in the UK can expect to live 4 years less than women. The government’s intention to develop a first-ever men’s health strategy for England this year is intended to narrow this longevity gap. “We need to stop treating men’s poorer health outcomes as inevitable … Read more
More than 60% of patients with cervical cancer and 30% of those with endometrial cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when survival rates are lowest. Although intensifying screening may seem logical, unnecessary procedures can be harmful. Routine procedures such as ultrasound, though often considered harmless, can lead to poorly indicated hysteroscopies and unnecessary biopsies, … Read more
Key Points Infants born to mothers with pregestational diabetes face a higher risk of NICU admission. Research highlights teh importance of managing diabetes during pregnancy. Understanding risk factors can improve neonatal care and outcomes. New Study Links Pregestational Diabetes to Increased NICU Admissions Updated May 22, 2025 A recent study published in the European … Read more
Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million … Read more
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), held in Basel, Switzerland, from 10 May to 17 May, 2025, drew approximately 50,000 fans from 80 countries. As the world’s largest music competition, the event drew significant international attention and required meticulous public health planning. In an interview with El Medico Interactivo, the Public Health Department of Basel-City explained … Read more
The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended several changes to the way the antibiotic azithromycin is used in the EU, including the removal of certain indications. The recommendations aim to optimize the use of the antibiotic and minimize the development of antimicrobial resistance, CHMP said. CHMP’s review and re-evaluation of … Read more
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a new genetic test that can diagnose brain tumours in as little as 2 hours The test, called ROBIN, uses PromethION nanopore sequencing to deliver rapid methylome classification. The researchers said results could be available intraoperatively, allowing clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions. The same assay … Read more
TOPLINE: Children exposed to maternal preeclampsia and born at term (37 weeks or more) were 26% more likely to develop kidney disease in the first year of life than those not exposed. They also faced notably high risks for chronic, unspecified, and diabetic kidney diseases as they grew older, particularly at or after 25 years … Read more
TOPLINE: Neonates born preterm with very low birth weight (VLBW) exposed to multiple perinatal antibiotics were at an increased risk for impaired lung function and asthma episodes at early school age, according to a new study. METHODOLOGY: This population-based, multicentre cohort analysis included 3820 neonates born preterm with VLBW (< 1500 g; median gestational age, … Read more