A groundbreaking trial, known as the Renal Agenesis Fetal Therapy (RAFT) trial, has shown promising results in restoring amniotic fluid lost due to fetal renal underdevelopment before 26 weeks’ gestation. The study found that serial infusions of amniotic fluid significantly increased the rate of live births without posing any major risks to the mothers involved.
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In a randomized IMerge trial, patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who relapsed or were refractory to standard treatment achieved improved rates of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion independence with an investigational, first-in-class telomerase inhibitor called imetelstat. This breakthrough therapy showed promising results in achieving sustained transfusion independence and potentially serving as a second-line treatment
The words “bone marrow biopsy” had never been on my radar until the day I met the oncologist in the emergency department. As a 24-year-old medical student, I had suddenly found myself faced with a cancer diagnosis that would completely alter the course of my life. The shock and uncertainty of that moment were overwhelming,
The so-called “Take Care of Maya” trial concluded recently, resulting in a substantial $261 million verdict against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital of Florida. The jury found the hospital liable for various claims, including wrongful death, emotional distress, false imprisonment, and battery. The Kowalski family alleged that the hospital falsely reported Medical Child Abuse (MCA)
Atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, has long awaited breakthroughs in the field of treatment options. As dermatologists, we have watched with envy as psoriasis patients have seen the emergence of numerous effective therapies. However, in recent years, the landscape of atopic dermatitis treatments has started to change, giving us hope for a brighter
A recent study conducted by the CDC has shed light on a distressing issue concerning children under the age of 5 who are living with HIV. The study revealed that children in this age group who received antiretroviral treatment (ART) had mortality rates that were two to nine times higher than older children. According to
Tension and migraine headaches affect millions of people worldwide, causing significant pain and discomfort. While these types of headaches are commonly associated with stress and muscle tension, their exact causes remain unclear. However, a recent study suggests that inflammation and edema of the trapezius muscles may be linked to the development of tension and migraine
The International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) annual meeting recently featured the presentation of updated results from a phase I study on the investigational bispecific antibody ubamatamab (REGN4018). This antibody, when used alone or in combination with the PD-1 inhibitor cemiplimab (Libtayo), demonstrated both safety and activity in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. In this article,
Thyroidectomy, the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, has been shown to significantly improve the general health and quality of life in patients with euthyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. A recent extension of a randomized trial conducted by Geir Hoff, MD, PhD, and colleagues from the University of Oslo in Norway, revealed that the positive impact on
Stand-up comedy may not be the typical medium for delivering important messages, but Amy Schumer managed to make a profound point about the state of women’s health research. In her comedy special, Schumer shared her experience with a pregnancy condition called hyperemesis gravidarum and highlighted the lack of scientific knowledge surrounding it. This specific insight