Press review
The essentials of recent medical publications, unpacked by our newsroom into a clear, sourced digest, specialty by specialty.
PsychiatrySocial Media: A Breeding Ground for Eating Disorders in Adolescents?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 12, 2026 | 4 min readSocial media now occupies a central place in the lives of adolescents. While these platforms encourage communication and self-expression, they also expose young people to a constant stream of images promoting often unrealistic beauty standards. During a stage of life when identity and self-esteem are still developing, this continuous exposure
Urology-nephrologyCadmium: An Environmental Pollutant Threatening Liver Health
By Ana Espino | Published on June 11, 2026 | 4 min readPresent in the environment as a result of industrial activities, certain agricultural fertilizers, and tobacco smoke, cadmium is a heavy metal of significant concern for human health. A recent review published in iScience examines the mechanisms through which this contaminant disrupts hepatic lipid metabolism and may contribute to the developm
Public Health and Social MedicineExtreme Heat: An Underestimated Threat to Health?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 09, 2026 | 4 min readMore frequent heatwaves, record-breaking temperatures, prolonged periods of extreme heat… Climate change is gradually turning extreme heat into a major public health challenge. While heatstroke is one of the most visible consequences of these events, the health effects of high temperatures extend far beyond acute heat-related illnesses. In rea
Allergology and ImmunologyWhat If Female Immunity Should Be Studied Across the Entire Lifespan?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 09, 2026 | 4 min readDifferences between women and men in their responses to infections, autoimmune diseases, and vaccines have long been recognized. Women generally develop stronger immune responses than men, which may provide better protection against certain infections but also increase their susceptibility to autoimmune diseases.However, most scientific studie
GynecologyGLP-1 Analogues and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A New Approach Beyond Weight Loss?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 08, 2026 | 4 min readPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age. Affecting approximately 12% of women worldwide, it is characterized by a variable combination of hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and metabolic abnormalities. Obesity and insulin resistance, which are frequently associate
InfectiologyAndes Hantavirus: The Next Virus to Watch Closely?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 08, 2026 | 4 min readLong considered a rare infection confined to certain regions of South America, Andes hantavirus (ANDV) is now attracting increasing attention from the medical community. Like other hantaviruses, it is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of contaminated particles originating from the excreta of infected rodents. However, it possesses a
Dermatology and VenereologyWhat If Nanotechnology Redefined the Future of Sunscreens?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 05, 2026 | 4 min readExcessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation remains one of the leading risk factors for skin cancer, premature skin aging, and sunburn. To reduce these risks, the regular use of sunscreen is widely recommended by healthcare professionals as a key preventive measure. However, despite their proven effectiveness, current sunscreen formulatio
GynecologyCervical Cancer: Could the Microbiome Play a Key Role Alongside HPV?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 03, 2026 | 4 min readHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is widely recognized as the primary cause of cervical cancer. However, not all women infected with high-risk HPV develop precancerous lesions or cancer. This observation has intrigued researchers for years. A review published in Frontiers in Medicine provides new insight: the cervicovaginal microbiome may be a critic
InfectiologyHantavirus: Why Does This Rare Virus Continue to Concern Intensive Care Specialists?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 03, 2026 | 4 min readLittle known to the general public, hantavirus is nevertheless responsible for one of the most feared viral infections in intensive care medicine. It is mainly transmitted through the inhalation of contaminated particles from the excreta of infected rodents and can cause a severe Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) characterized by acut
GynecologyA Possible Elimination of Cervical Cancer?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 02, 2026 | 4 min readLong regarded as one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, cervical cancer could become the first cancer to be eliminated as a public health problem in some countries. Australia is now on track to become the first country in the world to achieve this goal through a strategy built on three pillars: human papillomavirus (HPV) vac
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineCould Handgrip Strength Help Identify Children at Cardiovascular Risk?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 02, 2026 | 4 min readAbdominal obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, and insulin resistance are appearing increasingly early in life. These cardiometabolic risk factors, once considered primarily adult health concerns, now affect a growing proportion of children and adolescents. Early detection is essential to help prevent the future developme
GynecologyHPV: Why Are Men Still the Forgotten Population in Prevention Efforts?
By Ana Espino | Published on June 01, 2026 | 4 min readWhen human papillomavirus (HPV) is mentioned, cervical cancer is usually the first condition that comes to mind. For decades, prevention campaigns, screening programs, and vaccination strategies have primarily focused on women. Yet men are also affected by this extremely common sexually transmitted infection. Today, researchers are highlightin