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Millions with long COVID now have a free resource that lists 24 prescription medications and other treatment options they can discuss with doctors right now. Created by patients and clinicians, the guide aims to end the "nothing can be done yet" message many people hear.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center just became the only place in the state offering revolutionary MRI-guided radiation therapy that protects healthy tissue while attacking tumors with millimeter precision. Since April, 10 patients have already experienced this game-changing technology that turns cancer treatment into real-time, personalized medicine.
After analyzing 200+ studies, scientists created the world's first free website to help people with ADHD navigate treatment options backed by real evidence. The groundbreaking tool cuts through years of conflicting advice with clear, accessible information.
Researchers analyzed real-world data from 940 patients to compare five lung cancer drugs, finding clearer answers about which treatments work best. The findings could help doctors and patients make smarter decisions about care.
Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans is bringing biology-guided radiotherapy to the South, becoming only the eighth facility worldwide to offer this precision cancer treatment. The technology uses cancer cells' own signals to guide radiation in real-time, potentially reducing side effects while treating tumors that are in motion.
Researchers created the first complete map of how hundreds of mutations in a key cancer gene affect tumor growth. The breakthrough could help doctors predict cancer behavior and personalize treatments for patients.
Cancer patients gained several new FDA-approved tools this week, including tests to guide treatment decisions and drug combinations for hard-to-treat cancers. These advances offer fresh hope for more personalized, effective care.
A groundbreaking study shows that adding robotic-guided magnetic brain stimulation to therapy dramatically reduced combat PTSD symptoms in 85% of military personnel and veterans. The treatment could help up to 500,000 service members suffering from this debilitating condition.
A simple biomarker test is helping doctors identify which ovarian cancer patients can benefit from precision treatments that work like guided missiles against tumors. The breakthrough offers new hope especially for women whose cancer stopped responding to traditional chemotherapy.
A new AI platform called Lucy is solving a critical shortage in psychedelic therapy by training facilitators using real-world data from thousands of support calls. Built from a database of actual psychedelic experiences, Lucy helps prepare therapists for the emotional challenges of guiding patients through breakthrough mental health treatments.
Women with advanced breast cancer just gained a powerful new weapon that targets treatment-resistant tumors before they spread further. The FDA approved a drug guided by a simple blood test that detects cancer mutations months before traditional scans can.
UK researchers found that tocilizumab, a common arthritis medication, helped people with depression who didn't respond to standard antidepressants. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
A Shanghai neurologist discovered a potential Alzheimer's therapy after his 90-year-old mother improved cognitively following ultrasound treatment for a different condition. His trial now tests high-intensity focused ultrasound as a standalone treatment, a promising departure from mainstream research.
The FDA is accelerating reviews of three psychedelic medications for depression and PTSD, moving promising mental health treatments closer to patients who desperately need them. Millions struggling with treatment-resistant conditions could soon have groundbreaking new options.
Men with spreading prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for over two years thanks to a targeted radiation treatment that leaves healthy tissue untouched. A quarter of patients showed no tumors after treatment.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
Federal regulators just approved a groundbreaking melanoma treatment that transforms the herpes virus into a cancer-fighting weapon. For patients whose advanced skin cancer stopped responding to standard treatments, this innovative therapy offers new hope.
A new HIV pill taken just once a week appears as effective as daily treatment in major studies. Over six million South Africans currently on daily HIV medication could benefit from simpler treatment.
A groundbreaking study will use advanced imaging to personalize cancer treatment, potentially cutting unnecessary therapy while helping more patients access care. The collaboration could transform how doctors decide when prostate cancer patients have received enough treatment.
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