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Health officials are issuing warnings about pink cocaine, a synthetic drug growing in popularity. Despite its name, pink cocaine doesn’t typically contain actual cocaine. Instead, it’s a powdered mixture of substances that is dyed pink, may have a sweet smell, and typically produces mind-altering, hallucinogenic effects.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 11 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03326-7

In the dose-escalation part of the ongoing phase 1/2 LIBRA4 trial, patients with relapsed/refractory peripheral T cell lymphoma received T cell antigen receptor beta-chain constant domain 1 (TRBC1)-targeted chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy, showing limited toxicity and encouraging preliminary clinical responses.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 11 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41591-024-00078-2

Two studies reveal high transmissibility and lethality of the viral isolate in animal models, and hint at potential drug susceptibility — but further analysis and ongoing surveillance of infections will be critical for public health.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 11 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03346-3

The I-SPY clinical trial platform was designed to accelerate clinical development of neoadjuvant treatments for early-stage breast cancer. Although it is not without limitations, it provides a model for future response-adapted clinical trials.

Have you ever had a throbbing headache after drinking some coffee? Or has it helped give you relief? While some people believe caffeine intake reduces headaches, others claim that it gives them one. This popular beverage, made from roasted coffee beans, and valued for its unique flavour, aroma, and energising effects, may relieve or trigger …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 09 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03324-9

In a phase 1b trial, treatment of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer with intravesical oncolytic virus cretostimogene grenadenorepvec in combination with nivolumab was safe and led to encouraging preliminary clinical response rates.

Cinnamon is a lot more than just an aromatic spice. Besides being used as a traditional medicine for decades, consuming cinnamon for weight loss has also proved to be helpful. It keeps insulin levels stable, which in turn leads to lesser cravings and prevents overeating. Additionally, it may boost metabolism, helping the body burn calories …

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Who would have guessed that a tropical treasure fruit like a coconut, could be used to shed extra kilos? It not only offers hydration and flavour, but potential weight loss benefits. Eating coconuts for weight loss can prove to be effective as these are packed with essential nutrients and unique fatty acids. What’s more? They …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 07 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03302-1

By engaging a group of 27 certified radiologists in the United States and India, the accuracy and quality of radiology reports generated by a vision–language model is evaluated, exploring synergistic combinations with clinicians.

Refined sugar brings with it a multitude of health problems, and an efficient way of eliminating it from your diet is by adding jaggery. Not only can this help add the required sweetness to your dishes and keep your weight in check, but consuming jaggery for heart health can also be beneficial for your health. …

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