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For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of medicine’s greatest challenges. It often grows silently, causing only vague symptoms such as stomach discomfort, weight loss, tiredness or back pain. Many people are diagnosed only after the cancer has spread beyond the pancreas. At that stage, treatment options become limited and survival remains poor despite improvements […] The post A Powerful New…

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a thrombotic microangiopathy resulting either from congenital deficiency (cTTP) or acquired (immune) deficiency (iTTP) of A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease with ThromboSpondin-type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13). Deficiency of ADAMTS13 leads to disseminated platelet thrombosis and organ dysfunction. High mortality of cTTP is prevented by plasma infusion…

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD In the realm of mental health treatment, the search for effective therapies for major depression, particularly in cases resistant to standard interventions, is a persistent challenge. Recently, a thought-provoking study published in... The post Navigating Treatment Options: Ketamine vs. ECT for Nonpsychotic Treatment-Resistant Major Depression appeared first…

Literally millions of Americans have ongoing problems with the veins in their lower extremities. These conditions are uncomfortable, mar personal appearance and confidence, and may lead to serious health complications, such as blood clots. If you have noticeable changes in the skin color or texture of your legs, along with swollen ankles and feet, you