Non-small-cell lung cancer, primarily associated with smoking, can also be influenced by genetic factors, playing a crucial role in determining susceptibility to the disease. When there’s an abnormality in cell growth within the lungs, giving rise to cancer cells, it often stems from a gene mutation or alteration.
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, a spinal implant has rekindled hope for individuals with advanced Parkinson’s disease, enabling a patient to regain the ability to walk.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a multifaceted health crisis, marked by conflict, displacement, and environmental disasters, which has exacerbated the prevalence of deadly diseases.
In a pioneering medical feat, four women underwent a novel two-in-one surgery during their Caesarean section, significantly reducing their risk of ovarian cancer. Conducted at a London hospital, the combined operation aimed to reduce the likelihood of ovarian cancer by removing the fallopian tubes and ovaries during childbirth.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently issued updated target regimen profiles for tuberculosis treatment alongside new target product profiles for monitoring and optimizing TB treatment.
A group of leading UK scientists is advocating for an extension of the current 14-day limit on embryo research to 28 days to explore the mysteries of early human development that remain unexplored.
According to a Chinese study, engaging in tai chi might aid in slowing down the progression of Parkinson’s disease symptoms for a considerable duration.
The World Health Organization, WHO has approved and recommended a new malaria vaccine. According to the organization, the vaccine was developed by scientists and experts at the University of Oxford and it becomes the second ever vaccine to be approved for the prevention of malaria. What is this malaria vaccine? According to reports by WHO, … Read more
High above the clouds on her flight to Atlanta, Robin Pollack enjoyed gummy bears and a cranberry juice cocktail. A mere week had passed since her groundbreaking robotic surgery at the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to eliminate a cancerous stomach tumor
Psoriasis is an immune system disorder that appears as a disease of the skin. The disease is a result of uncontrolled inflammation in the body. Inflammation, which is your body’s natural defense mechanism against foreign invaders, becomes quite overactive in the case of psoriasis, leading to plaques on your skin. If you’re seeking to treat … Read more