Jun 10, 2026
Trial: VPM1002/Immuvac show limited overall TB protection but up to 50.4% efficacy vs extrapulmonary TB. Modeling: blocking asymptomatic TB key to long-term vaccine impact. Also: STEP-TB safety study and CDC Asia funding.
Apr 29, 2026
New research shows AI can predict heart disease risk from breast arterial calcification on mammograms, while the BRAIx tool helps assess breast cancer risk. A $16 million U.S. trial, PRISM, will evaluate AI-assisted reading of screening mammograms.
Jun 15, 2026
New research shows posture-driven retinal vascular changes can predict diabetic retinopathy progression, with smartphone-based imaging detecting early microvascular dysfunction. A five-year study found abnormal arteriolar tortuosity during postural shifts increased progression risk over two-fold.
May 27, 2026
Acromegaly patients face persistent symptoms including fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and brain fog despite biochemical control. Treatment burden and financial barriers remain significant, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where diagnostic tools and therapies are often inaccessible.
Apr 04, 2026
Experimental topical therapies for diabetic foot ulcers are showing early promise. Studies described probiotic-based treatments, a medieval antimicrobial mixture and a quercetin-loaded hyaluosome gel with anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects.
Feb 14, 2026
A 30-year-old female with stage IV gallbladder adenocarcinoma achieved complete metabolic resolution of metastases after three cycles of pembrolizumab, gemcitabine, and cisplatin, despite presenting without traditional risk factors.