Category: 6. Health

H.E. Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is the President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and one of Africa’s leading advocates for cancer equity. She founded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, which has expanded…

Patients visiting government hospitals in Lahore are facing difficulties due to the unavailability of influenza test kits, forcing many to return without getting tested, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday. 

At Mayo Hospital, patients arriving for…

In a real-world, single-center analysis, ribociclib (Kisqali; Novartis) was associated with significantly higher rates of early treatment modification—specifically dose reductions and dose delays—compared with palbociclib (Ibrance; Pfizer) in…

NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Valley Zoo’s African penguins have been pulled off exhibit, and other bird species have been shuffled, as suspected avian influenza affects wild birds nearby.

“We…

As we close in on the end of 2025 and slide into 2026, I want to show the 10 most popular posts on the website this year. I want to say I appreciate all the support you have given this Substack in 2025. If you like it, please let others know…

Asthma Friend is a digital platform designed to support individuals managing asthma by providing a combination of educational content and community engagement. The platform features blogs and podcasts offering practical advice, updates on asthma…

The US FDA has approved an investigational new drug (IND) application and granted fast track designation (FTD) for CBI-1214, a T-cell engager being developed for the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.¹

FTD is designed to facilitate the…

Introduction

Fibromyalgia is a widespread chronic pain condition, estimated to affect 2.7% of the global population.¹ In addition to chronic pain, the condition is accompanied by physical symptoms including chronic fatigue, stiffness and…

Introduction

Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose levels, was included in the top 10 causes of death globally in 2019.^1,2 In 2021, the death toll from diabetes reached 6.7 million, with 537 million…

Authorities stated in a bulletin that they are maintaining active epidemiological surveillance systems and continuous monitoring of respiratory viruses nationwide.

“The case was identified promptly, and the patient is under medical…