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NHS updates bladder cancer chemotherapy guidelines

Hundreds of people with advanced bladder cancer across the UK can now receive three rather than six chemotherapy cycles following research by Queen Mary University of London which has led to a change to NHS treatment guidelines.

13 Feb 2026

Study explores whether a bidirectional causal link exists between MASLD and sarcopenia

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and sarcopenia frequently coexist, yet their causal relationship and underlying mechanisms remain poorly defined.

13 Feb 2026

Advances in pathogenesis and management of gastrointestinal motility disorders

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Gastrointestinal motility disorders (GIMDs) are characterized by impaired gastrointestinal motility.

13 Feb 2026

Diacerein shows promise as disease-modifying therapy in rheumatoid arthritis

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Diacerein, an anthraquinone derivative, is emerging as a promising disease-modifying agent in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), because of its potent anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective actions.

13 Feb 2026

Immunocompromised individuals require multiple Covid booster doses

Vaccinations alone may not be enough to protect people with compromised immune systems from infection, even if the vaccine has generated the production of antibodies, new research from the University of Cambridge has shown.

13 Feb 2026

AI tool predicts optimal feeding tube timing for people with MND

A new AI tool that accurately predicts the need for a feeding tube could transform patient care and improve quality of life for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

13 Feb 2026

Parkinson's-related weight loss reflects a failure of the body's energy-producing pathways

Weight loss is a well-recognized but poorly understood non-motor feature of Parkinson's disease (PD). Many patients progressively lose weight as the disease advances, often alongside worsening motor symptoms and quality of life.

13 Feb 2026

Causal gene mapping identifies key drivers of Alzheimer's disease progression

Researchers led by Min Zhang and Dabao Zhang of the University of California, Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have created the most detailed maps to date showing how genes causally regulate one another across different types of brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease.

13 Feb 2026

Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic expand partnership to fight neurodegenerative disease, cancer

Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic are expanding their strategic collaboration to enhance patient care for neurodegenerative disease and the management of prostate cancer and metastatic liver tumors.

13 Feb 2026

Ozempic users continue treatment when weight loss works despite side effects

A study on Ozempic for weight loss reveals user satisfaction is driven by efficacy, despite common gastrointestinal side effects impacting treatment adherence.

13 Feb 2026

Magnesium lower fasting blood sugar in older adults

Magnesium boosts fasting glucose control in older adults with deficiency, but preventing diabetes progression may need more than just mineral correction.

13 Feb 2026

Sjöberg Prize awarded to British scientist for pioneering tumor evolution research

This year's Sjöberg Prize of one million US dollars is awarded to a British cancer researcher who has provided fundamental knowledge about evolution in tumors.

12 Feb 2026

New research initiative examines impact of legal psychedelic services in community settings

A federally funded research initiative will enable researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and other organizations to assess the safety and effectiveness of state-regulated access to psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms.

12 Feb 2026

Lay health workers improve blood pressure control in rural Africa

In rural regions of Africa, high blood pressure often goes untreated because health centers are far away and there is a shortage of health professionals.

12 Feb 2026

ASH releases new guidelines for treating leukemia in adolescents and young adults

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on frontline management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), as well as the management of relapsed or refractory disease in this population.

12 Feb 2026

Study examines the relationship between leukocyte telomere length and age-related cataract

Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness worldwide among adults over 50, despite major advances in surgical treatment.

12 Feb 2026

Switching lens designs may enhance long-term myopia control

Myopia has become a major global public health concern, with rising prevalence and earlier onset among children worldwide.

12 Feb 2026

Case report examines potential cancer risks after mRNA vaccination

A new case report was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on February 6, 2026, titled "Exploring the potential link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations and cancer: A case report with a review of haematopoietic malignancies with insights into pathogenic mechanisms."

12 Feb 2026

Rising lung cancer in never smokers demands urgent research focus

Lung cancer patients who have never smoked make up a significant and growing share of global lung cancer cases, yet remain an understudied group, according to a new review written by UCL (University College London) researchers.

12 Feb 2026

Novel DAMP markers advance myocardial contusion detection

Researchers are exploring a new generation of biochemical markers that may help clinicians detect myocardial contusion. A frequently overlooked form of heart injury caused by blunt chest trauma, earlier and more accurately.

12 Feb 2026

Medical Condition News

NHS updates bladder cancer chemotherapy guidelines

Study explores whether a bidirectional causal link exists between MASLD and sarcopenia

Advances in pathogenesis and management of gastrointestinal motility disorders

Diacerein shows promise as disease-modifying therapy in rheumatoid arthritis

Immunocompromised individuals require multiple Covid booster doses

AI tool predicts optimal feeding tube timing for people with MND

Parkinson's-related weight loss reflects a failure of the body's energy-producing pathways

Causal gene mapping identifies key drivers of Alzheimer's disease progression

Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic expand partnership to fight neurodegenerative disease, cancer

Ozempic users continue treatment when weight loss works despite side effects

Magnesium lower fasting blood sugar in older adults

Sjöberg Prize awarded to British scientist for pioneering tumor evolution research

New research initiative examines impact of legal psychedelic services in community settings

Lay health workers improve blood pressure control in rural Africa

ASH releases new guidelines for treating leukemia in adolescents and young adults

Study examines the relationship between leukocyte telomere length and age-related cataract

Switching lens designs may enhance long-term myopia control

Case report examines potential cancer risks after mRNA vaccination

Rising lung cancer in never smokers demands urgent research focus

Novel DAMP markers advance myocardial contusion detection

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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