Press review
The essentials of recent medical publications, unpacked by our newsroom into a clear, sourced digest, specialty by specialty.
General MedicineSafe Sex 2.0: which digital tools actually work?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 20, 2026 | 3 min readSexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, remain a major public health concern among young people aged 15 to 24 years. This population is particularly vulnerable due to frequent and often insufficiently anticipated risky sexual behaviors. Despite prevention campaigns, condom use remains inconsistent, and traditional awareness
GynecologyCan too much iron harm pregnancy?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 19, 2026 | 3 min readIron-deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional disorders during pregnancy, resulting from insufficient iron to support maternal erythropoiesis and fetal development. To prevent it, routine iron supplementation is widely implemented in obstetric protocols. However, this uniform approach has limitations. It overlooks individual
SurgeryStem cell transplantation: ai to predict severe complications
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 18, 2026 | 3 min readEach year, thousands of patients undergo stem cell or bone marrow transplantation, often the only curative option for hematologic malignancies. While the acute phase of transplantation is now better controlled, late complications remain a major challenge. Among them, chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) remains one of the leading caus
OncologyPancreatic cancer: treatment sequence improves survival
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 18, 2026 | 3 min readLong regarded as one of the most aggressive cancers, pancreatic cancer remains associated with high mortality despite therapeutic advances. At what is considered an “early” stage, surgery has historically been proposed as first-line treatment with curative intent. However, a study conducted at the Mayo Clinic suggests that this strategy ma
GynecologyVaginal microbiome: a cause of miscarriage ?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 18, 2026 | 3 min read Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects approximately 1–2% of women of reproductive age and represents a major issue in gynecology and obstetrics. It is defined as the occurrence of at least two consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of gestation. Although certain causes have been identified (chromosomal abnormalities, coagulation di
Oncology“We’re going to get through this together”: emotional support in advanced childhood cancer
By Carolina Lima | Published on February 17, 2026 | 3 min readAs HCPs, most of us will, at some point in our careers, encounter families facing one of the most devastating situations imaginable: an advanced childhood cancer diagnosis. Understanding how families experience prognostic conversations is crucial. The study “We’re going to get through this together” offers a powerful window into how pat
Dermatology and VenereologyWhat are our pimples really saying?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 17, 2026 | 3 min readAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit, highly prevalent in adolescents but also common in adults. It is characterized by comedonal and inflammatory lesions, typically affecting the face, chest, and back, with significant impact on quality of life, self-esteem, and mental health. Current management relies
OncologyPediatric leukemia: what if everything happens at the cell surface?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 16, 2026 | 3 min readAcute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children, accounting for approximately 80% of pediatric leukemias. It is characterized by the massive proliferation of immature lymphoblasts in the bone marrow, disrupting normal hematopoiesis and leading to potentially fatal complications without prompt treatment. Owing to th
OthersGut microbiome and neurodegeneration: a new therapeutic lever
By Elodie Vaz | Published on February 12, 2026 | 3 min read Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) rank among the most severe and least understood neurodegenerative diseases. FTD preferentially affects the frontal and temporal lobes, causing major changes in behavior, personality, and language. ALS is characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leadin
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineFragile heart, vulnerable brain?
By Ana Espino | Published on February 13, 2026 | 3 min readCongenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common congenital anomalies, affecting approximately 1% of all births. Thanks to significant advances in surgery and medical care, survival rates have greatly improved, transforming what was once a lethal condition into a chronic one. However, this success has brought to light a long-overlooked c
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineA practical look at HCM in young athletes
By Carolina Lima | Published on February 13, 2026 | 3 min readHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) remains a major concern in sports cardiology because it is among the leading causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young competitive athletes. In a large US registry of 1,866 athlete deaths, HCM accounted for nearly 40% of cases, most occurring in adolescents still in high school. More than 80% of the
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineCardio-neuro: the duo to watch
By Ana Espino | Published on February 13, 2026 | 3 min readCongenital heart diseases (CHD) are the most common congenital anomalies, affecting about 1% of newborns. Thanks to advances in surgery and improvements in neonatal intensive care, survival among children with CHD has markedly improved, including for the most complex forms. This medical success has, however, brought to light a complication