The Independent

A father who had pins and needles in his face and fingers while on holiday was given just months to live.Robert Armstrong, 58, a marine engineer from Felixstowe, East Suffolk, began feeling “pins and needles” on the right side of his body a few months after hurting his back in January 2023.But what the father-of-two thought was a trapped nerve turned out to be a large inoperable tumour in the middle of his brain.In a matter of weeks, Rob’s symptoms deteriorated and he started losing his vision, sensation and movement, as well as being constantly tired.Rob underwent a type of...

Father with pins and needles told by doctors he has huge deadly brain tumour

In the last 6 months prior to PDAC diagnosis, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue decreased by 12.9% and 14.7%, respectively. LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides also decreased before diagnosis. In the 36 months prior to diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, researchers observed “predominant changes” in patients’ body composition and biochemical...

Body fat, metabolic changes before pancreatic cancer diagnosis may aid in early detection

Verywell Health

The FDA approved the first blood test for screening colorectal cancer. In a clinical trial, the test identified 83% of the colorectal cancer cases and delivered false positive results to 10% of cancer-free participants. The blood test isn't a substitute for a colonoscopy, but it could improve screening rates among...

You Can Now Get a Blood Test to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

Hundreds of people in England with a life-limiting blood disorder are set to benefit from a world-first gene-editing therapy after it was given the green light for NHS use.Health bosses hailed the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) as a “historic moment” for patients with the condition.Exagamglogene autotemcel, or exa-cel, is sold as Casgevy and made by Vertex.The treatment is the first to be licensed using gene-editing tool Crispr, which earned its inventors the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2020.It works by modifying the faulty gene in a patient’s bone marrow stem cells so the...

Gene-editing therapy for blood disorder recommended for NHS use

Reuters

(Reuters) -Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will begin to roll out a gene therapy from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics to treat rare blood disorder beta thalassemia, Vertex said in a statement on Wednesday.

UK's NHS to roll out Vertex/CRISPR gene therapy for rare blood disorder

Ontario, CA

César Serrano went from having trouble breathing to learning that he only had three months to live. The asthma medication his doctor prescribed wasn’t helping, so he ordered a CT scan and biopsy, which led to his stage-four lung cancer diagnosis. "Honestly, no one's prepared for something like...

He thought he only had months to live, but a new cancer test changed that

New ancient marine crocodile from time of dinosaurs provides insight into the groups lifestyle and diversity. A newly discovered species of marine crocodile from 135 million years ago described from Germany. An international team of scientists, including researchers from Germany and the UK, have described a new species of ancient...

New ancient marine crocodile from time of dinosaurs provides insight into the groups lifestyle and diversity

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Des Moines, IA

SurvivorNet

Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.

Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant

The US Sun

A MUM died having gone to A&E with a “headache", an inquest has heard. Inga Rublite, 39, arrived at the Queen's Medical Centre, part of Nottingham University Hospitals, just after 10.30pm on January 19 after she was advised by a 111 clinician to do so because of a "sudden onset headache".

Mum, 39, found dead in A&E waiting room 8 hours after arriving with a ‘sudden headache’

Robin Quivers, who previously beat stage 3 endometrial cancer and experienced a relapse years later, is proudly showing off her bald head as she undergoes immunotherapy infusions periodically.

Always Laughing, ‘Howard Stern Show’ Co-Host Robin Quivers, 71, Exudes Confidence After Hair Loss & Ongoing Battle With Endometrial Cancer

Afnan Jasim, 14, is thought to be just the ninth person in the world to survive the brain infection.

India teen is rare survivor of brain-eating amoeba

Offering patients with concussion a type of brain scan known as diffusion tensor imaging MRI could help identify the one in three people who will experience persistent symptoms that can be life changing, say Cambridge researchers. Around one in 200 people in Europe every year will suffer concussion. In the...

One-Third of Concussion Patients Diagnosed With "Hidden Disease" Using Advanced MRI

North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Tests like MRI scans and CT scans are crucial for detecting cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), each playing a unique role in diagnosis. Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare condition in which blood clots form in the veins of the brain, potentially causing serious complications such as stroke. Testing, such as MRI or CT scans, is crucial to detect these clots early, allowing for prompt treatment to prevent further damage.

Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT): What Tests Can Detect It?

R-ICE is a treatment for non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It combines four chemotherapy drugs that kill cancer cells and is often used prior to a stem cell transplant. R-ICE is a chemotherapy protocol that combines a variety of drugs that aim to destroy cancer cells. It’s given in...

What Is the R-ICE Chemotherapy Protocol?

Tennessee State

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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New evidence casts doubt on a much-hyped blood test for early cancer detection

New evidence published by The BMJ today casts doubt on a much-hyped blood test for the NHS that promises to detect more than 50 types of...

New evidence casts doubt on a much-hyped blood test for early cancer detection

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