High-dose rifampicin does not improve survival in tuberculosis meningitis
Each year, 11 million people worldwide develop tuberculosis, and about 1.4 million die from it. Meningitis occurs in…
Chronic breathlessness drives longer hospital stays and higher healthcare costs
Chronic breathlessness, a symptom often overlooked by healthcare systems, is associated with longer lengths of hospital stay on…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition with teens
As teens gain more independence in their food choices, many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition -which…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
Interdisciplinary project aims reduce noise exposure for premature children in neonatal care
Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers…
Tianjin grading system improves prognosis prediction in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is notoriously difficult to treat due to its aggressive nature and limited prognostic tools.…
Quiet Hope: Frank Gehry’s Maggie’s Centre Hong Kong
Maggie’s Centre Hong Kong. Image © Jonathan Yeung, courtesy of Open House Hong Kong & Design Trust Share…
Review highlights emerging role of tumor MHC-II in shaping cancer immunotherapy outcomes
Cancer immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, yet many patients experience limited or short-lived responses due to immune evasion,…
Routine blood test may flag hidden osteoporosis risk, study finds
Common blood test results may offer an early clue to bone loss, suggesting that alkaline phosphatase levels could…
Timing of genetic mutation dictates childhood leukemia aggressiveness
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has uncovered why children with…
Simple blood and urine tests could spare febrile infants from more invasive procedures
New evidence from a six-country study led by the Montreal Children’s Hospital and Children’s National Hospital shows simple…