In this phase 2 study, researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of tyrosine kinase inhibition in relapsed or refractory germ cell tumors.

The pleural effusion that was initially drained recurred after two weeks but subsequently resolved on follow‑up imaging as part of the patient’s response to chemotherapy. Repeat LDH measurement was ...

Thymic epithelial tumors, including thymoma and thymic carcinoma, are rare malignancies of the mediastinum, often associated with poor long-term outcomes in advanced stages. Surgical resection and ...

Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics. By Nina Agrawal Despite gains in treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release tiny particles into the bloodstream that actively poison the heart. These ...

CNBC Cures aims to help raise awareness of rare diseases and improve patient outcomes for people living with them. Led by "Squawk Box" anchor Becky Quick, the initiative was inspired by her family's ...

Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. The “Shaking Palsy.” Those ...

Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. What is hand, foot and mouth disease, and what causes it? How is it spread? What are ...

The prognosis of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung disease (ILD) is worse than that of patients without ILDs; however, therapeutic options for ILD-associated lung cancer are severely ...