Press review
The essentials of recent medical publications, unpacked by our newsroom into a clear, sourced digest, specialty by specialty.
Pharmacology and ToxicologyHow our cells neutralize toxic RNAs
By Lila Rouland | Published September 16, 2025 | 3 min read#ModifiedRNA #ADK #ADAL #CellularToxicity #Metabolism #Purines #AMPK #MetabolicDiseases #Lysosomes #Pharmacology RNAs undergo more than 170 post-transcriptional modifications. Their degradation generates modified nucleosides, some of which are toxic. This study identifies N6-methyladenosine (m⁶A), N6,N6-dimethyladenosine (m⁶,⁶A), and isope
OncologyALL & acute abdomen: the silent alarm?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 15, 2025 | 2 min read#Leukemia #ALL #PediatricCancer #Microbiome Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common hematologic malignancy in children, accounting for a major share of pediatric cancers. Thanks to therapeutic advances, survival rates have markedly improved over recent decades. However, adverse events linked to intensive treatments—particula
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineLymphoma & the heart: a long-term debt?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 15, 2025 | 3 min read#Lymphoma #Cardiotoxicity #Cardiology Lymphomas, although largely curable thanks to advances in treatment, expose patients to a significant risk of late cardiac toxicity, particularly after administration of anthracyclines and mediastinal radiotherapy. These side effects may appear years after remission, with long-lasting impact on surviv
General MedicineInsomnia: which Qi Gong should you choose?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 12, 2025 | 3 min read#Sleep #Insomnia #TraditionalMedicine #TCM Insomnia is a frequent sleep disorder often associated with chronic stress, psychiatric conditions, or unbalanced lifestyles. It negatively impacts mental health, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. While pharmacological treatments are widely prescribed, their side effects and costs
Endocrinology and MetabolismThe fat that saves babies: spotlight on the role of BMP8B in cold resistance
By Lila Rouland | Published September 12, 2025 | 3 min read#BrownAdiposeTissue #NewbornHealth #Endocrinology #Pediatrics #Metabolism #MetabolicAdaptation #ClinicalResearch #Infants #BMP8B #NeonatalPhysiology Neonatal hypothermia remains a major health issue, particularly during the transition from the intrauterine to the external environment. While the role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in heat pr
Endocrinology and MetabolismGonadotoxic therapies: does the uterus retain lasting damage?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 11, 2025 | 3 min read#Fertility #Gynecology #Chemotherapy #Endocrinology Gonadotoxic treatments administered during childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood are well recognized for their detrimental impact on ovarian function and female fertility. While ovarian damage has been widely documented, the effects on the uterus—particularly on uterine volume—remai
NeurologyPreventing cognitive decline: the winning trio?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 11, 2025 | 3 min read#CognitiveDecline #MCI #PhysicalActivity #Nutrition #CognitiveStimulation Age-related cognitive decline is an increasing public health concern, worsened by global demographic aging. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often precedes dementia and is characterized by progressive loss of memory, attention, and executive functions. To date, pharm
Endocrinology and MetabolismFibers & Diabetes: is everything equal?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 10, 2025 | 2 min read#Type2Diabetes #DietaryFiber #Metabolism Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes represent major public health challenges, linked to disorders of glucose metabolism and insulin regulation. Despite the availability of many pharmacological treatments, their effectiveness remains only partial, especially in the long term. Moreover, these approaches
Public Health and Social MedicineSchool break, mental boost: summer serving children’s well-being
By Lila Rouland | Published September 10, 2025 | 2 min read #mentalhealth #children #summerprogram #youthwellbeing #publichealth School break, mental boost: summer at the service of children’s well-being Summer holidays, while beneficial for rest, can also be a critical period for children’s mental health. The lack of routine, loneliness, and even food insecurity particularly affect children from
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDoes education really make a difference in lower back pain?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 9, 2025 | 2 min read #lowbackpain #TPE #TherapeuticEducation Lower back pain (LBP), particularly in its chronic form, remains one of the leading causes of musculoskeletal pain and functional disability worldwide. Despite a broad range of treatment strategies — pharmacological, physical, and behavioral — the high recurrence rate and persistent symptoms highlig
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSpinal cord injury & physiotherapy: What does the science say?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 9, 2025 | 2 min read#SCI #Physiotherapy #ClinicalPracticeGuidelines Spinal cord injuries (SCI) cause severe impairments in motor, sensory, and autonomic functions, significantly compromising the functional independence of affected individuals. In the face of this complex condition, physiotherapy plays a fundamental role in recovery and the prevention of compl
Occupational MedicineBurnout: The hidden mechanisms of a very real ailment
By Lila Rouland | Published September 8, 2025 | 2 min read #burnout #mentalhealth #publichealth The study proposes a new systemic approach to understanding the causes of burnout, moving beyond individual factors. Using causal loop diagram (CLD) modeling, the authors brought together eight workplace mental health experts to map the dynamic interactions between living conditions, working conditions,