High-income countries could eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, but without expanded efforts, many women in other regions will still face high risks.
Find out more in The Lancet: http://spkl.io/6013AfxGR
Generalised myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic disease affecting the neuromuscular junction.
The NIMBLE study, presented today at #AANAM, found that cemdisiran monotherapy and combination therapy were effective in the treatment of generalised myasthenia gravis, and were generally well tolerated.
🔗 http://spkl.io/6015A4IpP #AAN @AANmember
Save the date 📅 Join the webinar exploring our newly launched Series on cutting-edge systemic cancer therapies Apr 22 (15:30 CET) with @TheSTARTCenter. Hear from top investigators on the future of oncology care.
Register: https://shorturl.at/FZAPj
Series: https://shorturl.at/oQT7g
On May 5, join experts as they introduce a series of Cases in Global Social Medicine published in The Lancet.
Presentation topics include the Sahrawi refugee camp in Algeria & migrant health in Europe, followed by a keynote by Fernando Simón.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdf83t4y
A new study, presented at @ESCMID, found that Nitrofurantoin was the most effective treatment and single-dose fosfomycin the least effective treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Explore the research: http://spkl.io/6018A4YzM #ESCMIDGlobal2026 #ESCMID
Human pluripotent stem-cells (HPSCs) are reshaping the landscape of regenerative medicine.
A new Comment discusses the critical need for genomic integrity standards in human pluripotent stem cell (HPSC)-based therapies for Parkinson's disease: http://spkl.io/6013A4PUB
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare liver disease, characterised by biliary inflammation and fibrosis.
A Seminar explores the clinical features, pathogenesis, and challenges and opportunities in managing the disease: http://spkl.io/6012A4PD4
French President Emmanuel Macron promises action on One Health, with a suite of pledges announced at the 9th One Health Summit.
✍️ Faith McLellan reports: http://spkl.io/6016A4Pmp
Clinical Rounds—An uncommon cause of recurrent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a young athlete: an osteochondroma compressing the popliteal vein http://spkl.io/6012A4PTs
"It is a fundamental right of a woman to decide whether and when she has children, and is central to gender justice."
A new Editorial advocates for women's abortion rights and reproductive health globally: http://spkl.io/6016A4Tum
R to @TheLancet: Watch the panel on Science for Innovation and Action, moderated by Richard Horton at the International Summit on One Health: https://tinyurl.com/yjjdv9zw
"France's leadership could trigger the beginning of a renaissance in political commitment, partnership, and science-based decision making for health."
Richard Horton reflects on the International Summit on One Health held in Lyon earlier this month: https://tinyurl.com/4duv6au5
📢 Join Ankita Das for our Lancet Webinar!
👉 Register: https://hubs.li/Q044_-vF0
Join The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics’ editors as they explore their journal's aims and scope, what they look for in a paper, and best practices for preparing your manuscript.
Pinned: Epithelial ovarian cancer frequently recurs and becomes resistant to platinum chemotherapy.
In our latest issue, two separate phase 3 trials highlight two potential new treatments for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Read this & more ▶️ http://spkl.io/6010A4Ofp
Distal radial fractures are the most common bony injury in children. They are typically treated by closed reduction under sedation or general anaesthesia.
A new study evaluated the clinical and cost-effectiveness of surgical reduction compared with non-surgical casting: http://spkl.io/6013A48jT
🆕 Clinical Rounds: Signe de cils in peripheral facial palsy
🔗 http://spkl.io/6011A48RW
Celebrate 60 years of @IARCWHO research at the #IARC60 conference this May!
Who better to lead discussions on IARC’s areas of expertise than IARC’s experts?!
Explore the list of Parallel Sessions & moderators here:
https://iarc2026conf.iarc.who.int/en/programme/parallel-session-speakers/24
Liver fibrosis is the main hallmark of chronic liver disease, progressing silently over decades and often remaining undetected.
A new study assessed the prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis and its relationship with metabolic factors or alcohol consumption: http://spkl.io/6016ANmW2
Epithelial ovarian cancer frequently recurs and becomes resistant to platinum chemotherapy.
A new study investigated whether adding pembrolizumab to weekly paclitaxel, improves progression-free survival and overall survival in participants with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer: http://spkl.io/6010ANm7m
We’re proud to be media partners of the IARC@60 Conference
@IARCWHO has selected the successful authors from the ~1300 abstracts submitted from all over the world. Come to #IARC60 & learn about the future of cancer prevention research!
Register here: https://iarc2026conf.iarc.who.int/en/registration/31
📚 How do you choose the right Lancet journal for your diabetes research?
Join our upcoming Lancet Webinar and hear from Callam Davidson, Senior Editor & Diabetes Ambassador at The Lancet, as our editors share guidance on pathways to publication and manuscript optimisation.
📆 19 May 2026 | 10:00 BST
📍 Register now: https://hubs.li/Q046TzxH0
🩸April issue!
Oral deucrictibant for hereditary angioedema attacks; WHO 2024 elevation adjustment for anaemia diagnosis, carfilzomib–lenalidomide–dexa after HSCT in myeloma.
Cover: gene therapy for haemophilia
🎧https://shorturl.at/AxFfg
Issue here: https://shorturl.at/ujDEc
The May issue of >@LancetGastroHep is out now at http://www.thelancet.com/gastrohep!
Content this month includes #colorectalsurgery, #colorectalcancer, #viralhepatitis + more
#GITwitter #LiverTwitter #MedTwitter
Metabolic liver disease could affect nearly 1.8 billion people by 2050, suggests new #GBD study in >@LancetGastroHep
Explore the research ▶️ http://spkl.io/6011ANw3d
📢 There’s still time to register!
Join Ali Landman and her editorial team for a Lancet Webinar exploring our new journal – The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics.
👉 Register: https://hubs.li/Q04byF3Y0
📆 Apr 30, 2026
🕑 15:00 BST/10:00 EDT
Clopidogrel vs aspirin after PCI:
10-year HOST-EXAM follow-up shows lower ischemic and bleeding events with clopidogrel—but no difference in mortality.
Read more: http://spkl.io/6010ANGOw #ACC26
🧠 Speakers Kamlesh Khunti, Michael Bergman, Katrien Benhalima, and Anette Ziegler will highlight the latest advances in early detection and screening of #diabetes at The #LancetSummit
Join the programme! Submit your abstract at https://hubs.li/Q048SssQ0
#T1D #T2D #ADASciSessions
Attacks on hospitals and a communications blackout in Iran threaten access to essential care and complicate the humanitarian response.
Sharmila Devi reports: http://spkl.io/6015ANGMZ
"The trajectory of many countries is currently away from democracy and towards authoritarianism, away from peace and towards war."
Richard Horton's latest Offline: World war—is it too late? http://spkl.io/6016ANGJg
AI is already reshaping primary care—but implementation is fragmented and can overlook the realities of front-line services.
A Viewpoint in The Lancet Primary Care discusses the future of artificial intelligence in primary care: http://spkl.io/6016A22cG
🩺 Enhance your clinical knowledge today through patient case studies, graphical summaries, & more.
Visit The Lancet’s Clinical Resources hub: http://spkl.io/6014A2CxM
Primary care—a cornerstone of health-care delivery—is increasingly under strain.
How can new AI advancements support care providers & people with their health?
Read more in The Lancet Primary Care: http://spkl.io/6015A22eP
R to @TheLancet: A new Editorial summarises 'The future of preconception health' https://tinyurl.com/yz2c5mys
R to @TheLancet: Measuring progress in pregnancy planning and preconception health https://tinyurl.com/yvbu9et2
In 2018, a Lancet Series helped to broaden the concept of preconception health to encompass the health of women, men, & couples.
However, 8 years on, research evidence & equitable inclusion of men & male partners in policy remain inadequate.
Two new Reviews revisit this unfinished agenda ⤵️
R to @TheLancet: More equitable preconception health: paternal life course opportunities for better pregnancy, child, and family outcomes https://tinyurl.com/ufwyuayj
"Every 1% increase in military spending drives a 0·62% reduction in public health spending."
On the cover, a new letter examines the relationship between military spending and public health expenditure during conflicts.
Find out more in our latest issue: http://spkl.io/6014AN1hC
“There is an urgent need to ensure their use is safe”
More people are turning to AI chatbots for health questions—from symptoms to clinical reports. A new Editorial explores what that means for primary care.
Read in The Lancet Primary Care: http://spkl.io/6010A22Xi http://spkl.io/6019A22X9
New AI-themed issue of The Lancet Primary Care 🤖
Exploring the growing role of AI in primary care—from chatbots to glaucoma screening—alongside key considerations on regulation, patient safety, and more.
http://spkl.io/6011A22DN
As patents on semaglutide expire, manufacturers are poised to introduce cheaper generic versions of blockbuster drugs, with far-reaching effects on the obesity crisis.
✍️ Megan Tatum reports: http://spkl.io/6019A2Sqx