Press review
The essentials of recent medical publications, unpacked by our newsroom into a clear, sourced digest, specialty by specialty.
OncologyColorectal cancer: a blood test to identify patients at risk of recurrence
By Elodie Vaz | Published on March 2nd, 2026 | 3 min readColorectal cancer remains a disease characterized by heterogeneous clinical outcomes, with varying risks of recurrence and mortality among patients. Despite the use of standard prognostic factors such as tumor stage and age, the ability to accurately predict individual disease progression remains limited. This uncertainty highlights the need
OncologyColorectal cancer on the rise
By Ana Espino | Published on March 2nd, 2026 | 3 min readColorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In 2022, more than 1.9 million new cases and 881,984 deaths were recorded globally. Traditionally viewed as a cancer of Western countries, CRC is showing contrasting trends. High-income countries are seeing
OncologyCancer: when biotin becomes a therapeutic lever
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 27, 2026 | 3 min readCancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation, supported by profound metabolic reprogramming. Among the identified vulnerabilities, “glutamine dependence” plays a central role: many tumor cells require this amino acid to sustain protein and DNA synthesis and to maintain their energy cycle. In its absence, proliferation halts.
Pathological Anatomy and CytologyPap smear & AI: the new era of cervical screening
By Ana Espino | Published on February 26, 2026 | 3 min readCervical cancer remains one of the few largely preventable cancers thanks to organized screening programs combining cervical cytology and HPV testing. Yet, despite these established strategies, diagnoses at advanced stages still occur. Conventional cytology, the historical cornerstone of screening, has intrinsic limitations. Its interpreta
PsychiatryWork motivation: the power of autonomy
By Ana Espino | Published on February 25, 2026 | 3 min readQuality of work life is a central issue in organizational health. Rising rates of burnout, professional disengagement, and turnover reflect increasing fragility in work environments, with direct consequences for productivity, absenteeism, and economic costs. Despite the implementation of managerial interventions aimed at improving employee
General MedicineChronic pain in women: exploring the immune pathway
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 24, 2026 | 3 min readChronic pain represents a major public health challenge. Defined by its persistence beyond three to six months, it differs from acute pain by its pathophysiological autonomy: sensory neurons remain activated despite resolution of the initial injury, or even in the absence of peripheral stimulation.Although differences in prevalence and per
Endocrinology and MetabolismType 1 Diabetes: “Cyborg” transplants to restore the pancreas
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 24, 2026 | 3 min readType 1 diabetes results from the autoimmune destruction of the islets of Langerhans, clusters of cells responsible for insulin secretion. Deprived of this key hormone in glucose homeostasis, the body loses control of blood sugar levels. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that nearly two mil
Endocrinology and MetabolismWhen the hippocampus drives our cravings
By Ana Espino | Published on February 24, 2026 | 3 min readObesity is a major public health challenge, largely promoted by a food environment rich in energy-dense products. The regulation of food intake no longer relies solely on classical homeostatic hunger and satiety circuits. It also involves complex cognitive mechanisms integrating memory, context, and environmental cues. Past experiences ass
Dermatology and VenereologySeverely burned patients: where does tissue reconstruction stand?
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 24, 2026 | 3 min readThe tragedy that struck Crans-Montana on the night of January 1, 2026, at the Le Constellation bar claimed the lives of more than forty people and left dozens of young individuals with severe burns. The event starkly highlights how the management of severely burned patients remains a major challenge for modern medicine. Among roughly fifty
SurgeryPrehabilitation: a real benefit before surgery?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 23, 2026 | 3 min readFrailty is a multidimensional clinical syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserves and increased vulnerability to acute stressors. In older adults, it is a major predictor of postoperative complications, functional decline, and prolonged hospital stay.Surgery represents a significant metabolic stress. In frail patients, it m
PneumonologyAllergies and respiratory infections: toward a universal respiratory vaccine?
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 23, 2026 | 3 min readAcute respiratory illnesses—whether viral, bacterial, or allergy-related—remain a major public health challenge. SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses illustrate how quickly viruses can mutate, making regular vaccine updates necessary. Added to this are opportunistic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii, common i
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineArterial hypertension: radar blood pressure monitors for greater accuracy
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 20, 2026 | 3 min readArterial hypertension (AH) is the leading global cardiovascular risk factor, associated with ischemic heart disease, stroke, and renal failure. Despite its high prevalence and serious clinical consequences, the identification and monitoring of hypertension are hindered by intermittent and sometimes imprecise measurements obtained with trad