Press review
The essentials of recent medical publications, unpacked by our newsroom into a clear, sourced digest, specialty by specialty.
NeurologyMultiple sclerosis: the gut as an unexpected driver of neuroinflammation
By Elodie Vaz | Published on April 10, 2026 | 4 min readMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and disabling neurological disease characterized by an immune-mediated attack on the central nervous system (CNS). This autoimmune response primarily targets myelin, a protective sheath essential for proper nerve impulse conduction. At the root of this dysregulation is the immune system’s inability to dist
Gastroenterology and HepatologyVitamin D and the microbiome: toward immune reprogramming in ibd
By Elodie Vaz | Published on April 10, 2026 | 3 min readInflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affect millions of patients worldwide. These conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, partly driven by an inappropriate immune response directed against normally tolerated intestinal bacteria. This loss of immune tol
Allergology and ImmunologyAnimal allergies: what if your diagnosis is wrong?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 10, 2026 | 3 min readAllergies to domestic animals—particularly cats, dogs, and horses—are a major cause of allergic rhinitis and asthma, especially in children. Exposure to allergens is frequent and widespread, even in the absence of direct contact with animals, due to passive transfer mechanisms. Diagnostic strategies mainly rely on skin tests and specific IgE
NeurologyParkinson’s disease: how can off periods be better controlled?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 9, 2026 | 4 min readParkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive worsening of motor symptoms. As the disease advances, a large majority of patients treated with levodopa develop motor fluctuations, marked by unpredictable alternations between “ON” and “OFF” periods. These fluctuations lead to significant clinical va
NeurologyLRRK2: the key role of lysosomes in parkinson’s disease?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 8, 2026 | 4 min readParkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons and the accumulation of protein aggregates. Despite therapeutic advances, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain only partially understood. The protein LRRK2 (leucine-rich repeat kinase 2) is now recognized as a central player.
NeurologyGene therapy: a turning point for parkinson’s disease?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 7, 2026 | 4 min readParkinson’s disease is a major progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting more than 8.5 million people worldwide. Its incidence continues to rise, making it an increasing public health concern. The disease is characterized by the progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, along with the accumulation of α-sy
OncologyBreast cancer: circulating tumor DNA, a key biomarker to anticipate relapse
By Elodie Vaz | Published on April 3, 2026 | 3 min readBreast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide. Despite major therapeutic advances, particularly in early-stage disease, the risk of recurrence remains a central challenge in patient management. This risk varies according to tumor subtypes, especially in aggressive forms such as triple-negative or hormone receptor-negative
Cardiology and Vascular MedicineGut microbiota: metabolites at the heart of cardiovascular risk
By Elodie Vaz | Published on April 3, 2026 | 4 min readCoronary heart disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Its development relies on a complex interplay of genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors. Among these, the role of the gut microbiota has attracted growing interest. Acting as a true metabolic organ, it produces a wide range of molecules capable of entering the bloo
GynecologyVaccine hesitancy: what if listening made all the difference?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 2, 2026 | 4 min readParental vaccine hesitancy remains a major public health challenge in France, despite the extension of mandatory childhood vaccinations since 2018. Vaccination coverage remains insufficient and marked by persistent delays, maintaining a non-negligible risk of epidemic resurgence. Traditional information-based strategies have shown limited effe
NephrologysFas: a new warning signal in kidney disease?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 2, 2026 | 2 min readKidney dysfunction, whether acute (AKI) or chronic (CKD), represents a major public health issue. It is characterized by the progressive accumulation of uremic solutes and persistent systemic inflammation—two closely linked mechanisms involved in disease progression and the development of complications, particularly cardiovascular ones. Curren
OncologyDietary nitrogen compounds: what the evidence shows about GI cancer risk
By Carolina Lima | Published on April 1st, 2026 | 3 min readThe relationship between diet and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer risk continues to be an area of active investigation, particularly regarding compounds capable of endogenous nitrosation. A recent systematic review and meta analysis published in Toxics (2023) provides one of the most comprehensive evaluations to date, synthesizing evidence f
InfectiologyFrozen pizza: the unexpected trap?
By Ana Espino | Published on April 1st, 2026 | 4 min readShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections are the leading cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children. This severe complication combines hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney failure, and can sometimes be life-threatening. Despite structured surveillance, identifying sources of contamination remains com