Oncology & Cancer

Cell-free DNA could detect adverse events from immunotherapy

A noninvasive blood test to detect genetic material shed by tumors may help clinicians identify adverse events related to treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs, investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer ...

Medications

GLP-1RAs shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide are widely prescribed both for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss. These drugs also have shown promise in clinical trials ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO warns of increase in malaria cases and deaths

Deaths linked to malaria last year rose last year, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, warning also of an increase in cases and resistance to current treatment.

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