Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) are emerging as a transformative platform for Parkinson’s disease, with recent phase I/II trials showing successful engraftment of hESC‑ and iPSC‑derived dopaminergic neurons. Yet extensive data reveal that cultured hPSCs frequently acquire recurrent genetic lesions—most notably TP53 loss‑of‑function and 20q11.21 copy‑number gains—that can compromise safety and product consistency. The commentary stresses that robust genomic surveillance and harmonized best‑practice guidelines are essential to mitigate oncogenic risk and to satisfy regulatory expectations for clinical translation.
The correspondence underscores a critical gap in sexual‑health care for survivors of sex trafficking, who experience STI rates 22‑111 times higher than the general population and elevated pregnancy and abortion risks. It advocates for decentralized, trauma‑informed services—including at‑home STI kits,...
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) remains the most common hereditary cause of chronic kidney disease, imposing substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs worldwide. Recent advances in molecular genetics and high‑resolution imaging have sharpened diagnostic criteria and enabled more accurate...
Globally, roughly 300 million individuals live with a rare disease, confronting isolation, diagnostic delays, and fragmented care. The Rare Diseases International–Lancet Commission argues that the language used by clinicians perpetuates stigma and hampers coordinated treatment. It calls for a systemic overhaul...
The Lancet Commission on Skin Health highlights that 4.7‑4.9 billion people worldwide suffer from skin diseases, placing these conditions among the leading causes of years lived with disability. The report quantifies skin disorders’ contribution at 1.79 % of global disability‑adjusted life‑years, underscoring...
Adding androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to definitive radiotherapy improves overall survival for men with high‑risk prostate cancer, but its benefit when combined with postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) after prostatectomy is less clear. Randomised trials such as GETUG‑AFU 16, SPPORT, and the RADICALS‑HD...
Oral GLP-1 receptor agonists have moved from injectable peptides to a tablet form, highlighted by oral semaglutide combined with the absorption enhancer SNAC. The formulation requires patients to fast overnight, take the dose with a small amount of water, and...
Switching antiretroviral therapy (ART) in people with HIV who have achieved sustained virological suppression is now a routine part of modern care. Advances in drug formulation, tolerability, and the rise of single‑tablet regimens have expanded treatment objectives beyond viral control....
One year after the 2025 policy upheaval, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) remains without congressional reauthorization, leaving its funding and implementation in flux. The program’s shift toward an “America First” bilateral strategy has re‑engineered coordination mechanisms...
A growing body of evidence shows that suicide and related behaviors are increasingly common among medical students worldwide, posing a serious challenge for education systems. The issue is especially acute in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where chronic crises exacerbate...
In January 2026 Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout that remains heavily filtered, coinciding with a violent crackdown on protesters and attacks on hospitals. The shutdown has crippled emergency medical coordination, tele‑medicine, and public‑health reporting, contributing to thousands of preventable...
The Russian invasion has turned Ukraine’s energy grid into a weapon, leaving maternity hospitals without reliable power, heat, and medical equipment. Repeated strikes have caused 23 major attacks on health facilities this year, pushing premature‑birth rates to twice the national...
Adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) introduces real‑time modulation of stimulation amplitude by tracking subthalamic beta activity, shifting Parkinson's therapy from fixed to physiomarker‑guided. Clinical trials report superior motor improvement, reduced stimulation‑related side effects, and markedly lower energy consumption compared with...