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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccines – A New Hope in Oncology
22. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.czDuctal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas remains one of the most lethal malignancies, with a global 5-year survival rate below 10% and a median recurrence-free survival of less than 14 months after resection. Despite progress in surgery and adjuvant therapies, the tumor’s aggressiveness and resistance to standard chemotherapy make it a diagnosis that continues to defy therapeutic advances. These challenges have led researchers to focus increasingly on immunotherapy—particularly the use of therapeutic vaccines.
Does It Matter Which Arm You Use for a Booster Shot?
The arm you choose for a booster vaccination might actually matter. A study published in the journal Cell provides evidence that the immune system mounts a more effective response when the booster is…19. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
New Imaging Probe Lights Up Brain Tumors
A promising innovation in tumor visualization using fatty acid uptake has been introduced by a team led by scientists from the University of Missouri. The imaging probe, FA-ICG, could help doctors…17. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
What Are Physicians’ Nutrition Competencies Around the World?
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Yet many physicians lack the necessary knowledge and confidence to apply it effectively in clinical…15. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
Different Dietary Components Alter Gut Microbiota. What Does That Mean for Immunity?
The gut “microzoo” is highly diverse, influenced by many factors. Today, it’s well recognized that our diet shapes the composition of our microbiota, and this receives increasing attention. What’s often...12. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
“Clinical Bites” – Research Highlights 2025/28
Here are the first refreshing September updates from across medical fields, covering topics such as transplantation of genetically modified allogeneic cells, factors influencing the success of…11. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
AI Could Transform Cancer Treatment by Precisely Identifying Tumor Cells
A new artificial intelligence tool called AAnet, developed and tested by researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, focuses on the cellular diversity within individual tumors.…
Europe Reads DNA: Genomic Projects Shaping the Future
Breakthroughs that enable easy sequencing of large portions of the genome represent a major milestone in modern medicine. They provide physicians with essential guidance for selecting effective…5. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
How Do Chronic and Acute Stress Affect the Gastrointestinal Tract?
The link between chronic stress and changes in the digestive tract is well supported by numerous studies and research. However, data on the impact of acute stress on the gastrointestinal (GI) system…3. 9. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
Younger Generations Increasingly Affected by Appendix Cancer
Although appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) is a rare disease, its rising incidence among younger age groups has sparked interest in researching the etiology and risk factors of this malignancy. Late…29. 8. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
AI-Powered Phishing: A Growing Threat to Healthcare
In the busy environment of hospitals, a single careless click on an email can trigger a chain reaction: system outages, disruptions in care, and the exposure of sensitive data belonging to thousands…27. 8. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
Misdiagnosis of Rheumatic Autoimmune Diseases Leads to Depression and Distrust in Healthcare Providers
The heterogeneous cluster of symptoms reported by patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) is often prematurely and incorrectly attributed to psychiatric or psychosomatic…25. 8. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
Why Do We Forget About the Nocebo Effect, Even Though It Is Stronger Than the Placebo Effect?
Eliminating the placebo effect is a common part of clinical evaluation leading to drug registration, and it is often considered an explanation for why alternative treatments may seem to work for some…22. 8. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
TEWL as a New Predictor of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence
Diabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication that significantly increases the risk of amputation and overall patient mortality. Although some lesions may appear healed at first glance, the risk of…20. 8. 2025 Source: proLékaře.cz
The Doctor vs. TikTok: Who Wins the Patient’s Trust?
Doctors today face a new kind of information asymmetry. It’s no longer enough to be an expert — they must also be communicators able to navigate the world of algorithms and emotional narratives. Health...18. 8. 2025 Source: proLékaře.czLogin#ADS_BOTTOM_SCRIPTS#Forgotten passwordEnter the email address that you registered with. We will send you instructions on how to set a new password.
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