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Lancet study finds 45% of dementia cases could be prevented despite diagnosis delays
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— Sep 6, 2026
A Lancet study suggests as many as 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through modifiable risk factors such as smoking, diet, exercise, hearing/vision care, and social engagement, reinforcing the idea that heart and brain health are tightly linked. Meanwhile, reports from the UK highlight long delays in dementia diagnosis and the strain on families, even as a Phase III trial explores biomarker-based prevention before symptoms appear, underscoring the need for scalable diagnostic infrastructure and timely support.
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Pig Kidney Bridges Patient to Human Transplant
Health
— Sep 5, 2026
A patient named Tim Andrews received a genetically engineered pig kidney in January 2025, stayed off dialysis for 271 days, and then transitioned to a human donor kidney, marking the first reported pig-to-human kidney transplant followed by a human transplant. The case, published in The Lancet, supports xenotransplantation as a potential bridge to timely human transplants while highlighting ongoing challenges like immune rejection and long-term viability of pig organs.
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Study Authors Retract Influential Lancet Hydroxychloroquine Article
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— Jun 4, 2020
Three of the authors of an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients retracted the study on Thursday, citing concerns about the quality of the data behind it. The…
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‘Truly Sorry’: Scientists Pull Panned Lancet Study of Trump-Touted Drug
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— Jun 5, 2020
An influential study that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients has been withdrawn a week after it led to major trials being halted, adding to confusion about a malaria drug…
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Retiring FDA Officials Say Biden’s Booster Program ‘Not Needed’ To Combat Pandemic
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— Sep 15, 2021
Two outgoing vaccine regulators opposed COVID-19 booster shots in an article published Monday in The Lancet , a British peer-reviewed medical journal. The article is seen as a snare to the Biden administration’s plan to…
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Study Shows Trump-Touted Anti-Malarial Drug May Have High Death Risk in COVID-19 Patients
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— May 22, 2020
A new study on the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, suggests the use of the drug as coronavirus treatment may lead to high death risks for COVID-19 patients. The new medical study, published by The Lancet on…
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England's young women face Type 2 diabetes surge
Health
— Jul 21, 2026
A Lancet study and Imperial College London analysis show a sharp rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes in England, especially among women under 40 and those aged 20-29, linked to rising obesity. While diagnoses in older adults decline, experts warn the trend carries greater health risks and call for earlier, more intensive obesity and lifestyle interventions.
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