In The News: Department of Internal Medicine
Research shows that a novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. The drug is called daraxonrasib and it blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumor growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases — a target that had eluded treatment for decades.
Southern Nevada is seeing its first reported case of West Nile virus this season, with Clark County confirming an infection in a local resident.
Results from a late-stage clinical trial of the pill daraxonrasib offer new hope for a notoriously deadly disease, doctors say.
As you get ready to head out on your summer vacation, an expert is saying there's really one thing of vital importance that you should pack besides your passports and sunscreen.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can occur when the body has an extreme response to an infection. In this case, the infection was pneumonia, which can start in the lungs and, in severe cases, lead to sepsis.
Having your period when you also have sickle cell disease (SCD) can pose unique challenges, including more severe cramps. Blood loss and fluctuating hormones can even set off a sickle cell crisis.
The Wall Street Journal first reported that Biopharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb is bringing Anthropic’s flagship Claude product to more than 30,000 of its employees. The company plans to deepen its use of artificial intelligence and AI agents for a variety of functions, from research to clinical development and corporate functions.
While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift that comes after months of appeals to President Donald Trump from the vaping industry. The decision is being opposed by health groups and parent organizations that have long pointed to flavors as the driver behind underage vaping in the U.S. But the federal action comes as teen vaping rates have dropped to a 10-year low and manufacturers have pushed the Republican administration to loosen restrictions on their products.
Two guests who stayed at Wynn Las Vegas contracted Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia, in separate instances.
An eye mask, earplugs, and a same-day workout can all increase your odds.
A study examining whether the Covid-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the hospital is no more.