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Medical Xpress / Largest study of rare skin cancer in Mexican patients shows that it is more complex than previously thought

Genetic ancestry may play a key role in how acral melanoma, a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer, develops and behaves, with important implications for diagnosis and treatment, according to researchers at the Wellcome ...

Medical Xpress / Docetaxel rechallenge linked to longer survival than cabazitaxel, study suggests

A common clinical question for medical oncologists treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer is, should patients who previously received docetaxel and progress on it, reuse docetaxel or switch to cabazitaxel ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Encapsulated ovarian donor tissue restores natural hormone cycles in mice

With the aim of restoring female hormone cycles for pediatric cancer survivors, a team of University of Michigan researchers has demonstrated that donated ovarian tissue, hidden from the immune system in a capsule, can produce ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Medical Xpress / Vaccine shows protection against severe childhood diarrhea

Each year, tens of thousands of children under 5 die from diarrheal disease caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), primarily in low-income countries. A new ETEC vaccine has shown promising results in reducing ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / A single sample classifier can predict cancer-associated fibroblast subtypes in patient samples

In a collaboration between several labs at UNC Lineberger, researchers have defined cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) subtypes that are clinically robust, prognostic, and predictive of immunotherapy response and developed ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Machine-learned biomarker identifies those at high risk for liver cancer

Researchers led by Xian-Yang Qin at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed a score that predicts the risk of liver cancer. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / A potential new lymphedema target: Clearing cholesterol deposits to reduce swelling

An international team led by National University of Singapore researchers has linked secondary lymphedema to excessive cholesterol buildup inside skin and around lymphatic vessels. Excess cholesterol deposition tracked with ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Immunology
Medical Xpress / Mint, eucalyptus and chili compounds reveal powerful synergy against inflammation in immune cells

Many everyday foods and seasonings—such as herbs, spices, and aromatic plants—contain natural compounds called phytochemicals that can regulate inflammatory pathways. For centuries, these ingredients have been used together ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Inflammatory disorders
Medical Xpress / Myopia is driven by how we use our eyes indoors, new research suggests

For years, rising rates of myopia—or nearsightedness—have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults. But new research from scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Ophthalmology
Medical Xpress / A gel for wounds that won't heal: Oxygen-delivering technology can prevent amputations

As aging populations and rising diabetes rates drive an increase in chronic wounds, more patients face the risk of amputations. UC Riverside researchers have developed an oxygen-delivering gel capable of healing injuries ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Biomedical technology
Medical Xpress / Weight-loss wonder pills prompt scrutiny of their key ingredient

Blockbuster weight-loss drugs are transforming the way we treat obesity. But while costly injectable versions remain out of reach for many, newly approved tablet forms are expected to significantly boost access and demand. ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Medications
Medical Xpress / Single dose of a psychedelic drug can rapidly reduce depressive symptoms, clinical trial suggests

A single dose of the psychedelic drug dimethyltryptamine (DMT), given with psychological support, rapidly reduced depressive symptoms in 34 adults with major depressive disorder, according to a clinical trial published in ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry