# The Lancet * **Definition:** The Lancet is a peer-reviewed medical journal published weekly, known for its high-quality research articles, reviews, and editorials in the field of medicine and public health. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / The Lancet ## News * Selected news from the source **The Lancet**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.1K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/21/2025 | [**A wake-up call: the second Commission on adolescent health - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00863-3/fulltext) | [[Health]]; [[Adolescent Medicine]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**Siddharth Srivastava - The Lancet Neurology**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00169-3/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[Neurology]]; [[Health]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**Siddharth Srivastava - The Lancet Neurology**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00169-3/fulltext) | [[Health]]; [[Child Neurology]]; [[Neurology]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Awais Aftab: a multidimensional approach to psychiatry**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(25)00137-3/fulltext) | [[Health]]; [[Psychiatry]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Transforming women's health, empowerment, and gender equality with digital health: evidence-based policy and practice**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(25)00022-6/fulltext) | [[Digital Health Platforms]]; [[Implementation Challenges]]; [[Health]] | | 5/4/2025 | [**Optimising trial design for cardiogenic shock: insights from the sixth Critical Care Clinical Trialists Workshop**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(25)00084-0/fulltext) | [[Cardiology]]; [[Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Patient Advocacy]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**Rehabilitation under fire: insights from SUMC - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00412-X/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[Rehabilitation]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**AutoCOPD-A novel and practical machine learning model for COPD detection using whole ...**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(25)00098-7/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[Cancer Screening]]; [[Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Dermapathology]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**Health care universalism in Italy: a debunked myth - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00064-7/fulltext) | [[Medical Research]]; [[Chronic Disease Management]]; [[Best Practices]] | | 3/27/2025 | [**Chikungunya virus virus-like particle vaccine safety and immunogenicity in adults older than 65 years**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00372-1/abstract) | [[Vaccine Development]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Announcing the Lancet Global Health Commission on artificial intelligence (AI) and HIV**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00049-X/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[Culture]]; [[Engagement]]; [[Ethical AI]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Advancing policies for rare diseases in Europe**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00079-1/fulltext) | [[Equitable Access]]; [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[Sustainability]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Canada and the EU united for global health, but challenges remain - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00191-6/fulltext) | [[Antimicrobial Resistance]]; [[Health Research]]; [[Clinical AI]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Canada and the EU united for global health, but challenges remain - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00191-6/abstract) | [[Integration of AI in Healthcare]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Innovation]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**OTOF-related gene therapy: a new way but a long road ahead - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00248-X/abstract) | [[Engineering]]; [[Otolaryngology]]; [[Gene Therapy]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Home-based monitoring in chronic respiratory diseases: in search of Panacea - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(25)00006-2/fulltext) | [[Data Privacy and Security]]; [[Clinical Care]]; [[Telehealth]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**Impact of delayed cord clamping on respiratory distress in late preterm and early term infants ...**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(25)00058-6/fulltext) | [[Oncology]]; [[Gynecologic Oncology]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Governing synthetic data in medical research: the time is now - The Lancet Digital Health**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(25)00011-1/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[Engineering]]; [[Regulatory Requirements]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Biomedical engineers are crucial for effective health-care systems - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(24)00510-2/fulltext) | [[Skill Gaps]]; [[Healthcare Quality Management]]; [[Health]] | | 2/17/2025 | [**Enhancing medical oxygen security in Ethiopia: a model for global health - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(24)00529-1/fulltext) | [[Roadmap]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]]; [[Collaboration]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of candidiasis - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00749-7/fulltext) | [[Personalized Medicine]]; [[Precision Medicine Software]]; [[Internal Medicine]] | | 2/1/2025 | [**Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: new therapies and old needs - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(24)00423-5/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[Pulmonary Disease]]; [[Healthcare Access]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: new therapies and old needs**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(24)00423-5/fulltext) | [[Pulmonary Disease]]; [[Strategy]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Coronary CT angiography-guided management of patients with stable chest pain - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2824%2902679-5/fulltext) | [[Patient Management]]; [[Heart Disease]]; [[Cardiology]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Frances Krauskopf Conley - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02800-9/fulltext) | [[Training]]; [[Neurosurgery]]; [[Spinal Cord Injury Medicine]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Gene Therapy for nAMD**: A first-in-human trial for RGX-314 showed varying responses in anti-VEGF protein expression among participants, highlighting the need for rigorous assessment in gene therapy protocols. - **Health System Rebuilding in Gaza**: The ceasefire in Gaza presents an opportunity to redesign the health system for sustainability, emphasizing the need for local investment and equitable healthcare access. - **Canada Joins Horizon Europe**: Canada's participation in Horizon Europe aims to address global health challenges, though concerns remain about health data access and exchange. - **Neurological Health Needs**: The European Federation of Neurological Associations discussed the needs of individuals with rare neurological diseases, emphasizing equitable access to care. - **AI in Soft-Tissue Tumors**: A systematic review of AI methods for diagnosing soft-tissue and bone tumors indicates a gap between AI development and clinical application. - **Global HIV Response Challenges**: Despite progress towards UNAIDS targets, stigma and healthcare access issues hinder the global HIV response, with AI showing potential to enhance public health efforts. - **Advancements in Reproductive Technology**: Research on noninvasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT) shows promise for improving embryo selection in assisted reproductive technology. - **Italy's Health System Challenges**: Italy's aging population and regional disparities in healthcare highlight the need for improved health policies and data sharing. - **Political Interference in Science**: Political actions in the USA threaten scientific integrity and funding, impacting public health initiatives and regulatory standards. - **Gene Therapy for Hearing Disorders**: OTOF gene therapy shows promise for treating genetic hearing loss, though challenges remain in delivery and safety. - **AI in COPD Detection**: A study on quantitative computed tomography (QCT) features for COPD detection demonstrates the potential of AI in improving diagnosis. - **Breast Cancer Research in the Western Pacific**: The region faces increasing breast cancer incidence, necessitating targeted research and interventions to improve outcomes. - **Infection Prevention and Control Funding**: WHO reports highlight underfunding of IPC interventions, emphasizing the need for investment to combat healthcare-associated infections. - **Maternal Mortality Trends**: Global maternal deaths remain high, particularly in low-income countries, with a focus on addressing postpartum hemorrhage and healthcare access. - **Health Inequalities in LMICs**: A report analyzes health determinants and inequalities in reproductive and maternal health, emphasizing the need for improved health systems. - **AI in Neurological Research**: AI advancements are transforming neurological research, with projects in stroke care and other areas, though challenges like bias and security remain. - **Social Determinants of Health**: Impact on life expectancy and health risks among adults with type 2 diabetes in the UK and USA. - **Long COVID**: Use of digital health technologies to study prevalence and severity of symptoms in individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. - **Health Improvements in South Asia**: Significant health improvements since 1990, with ongoing health inequalities and the need for primary health care reforms. - **Non-Communicable Diseases**: Challenges in delivering prevention and control services in South Asia, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Horizon Europe**: The EU's largest research and innovation program focusing on various sectors including health. - **EFNA**: European Federation of Neurological Associations, advocating for individuals with neurological disorders. - **The Lancet**: A leading medical journal publishing research and reviews on health and medicine. - **Stanford University**: A prestigious research university involved in health studies and reports. - **Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia**: A Peruvian university contributing to health research and analysis. - **UK Biobank**: A large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. - **US NHANES**: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. - **Africa CDC**: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, an agency of the African Union focused on public health initiatives. - **NICE**: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, an executive non-departmental public body of the Department of Health in the UK. - **Oxygen Alliance**: An initiative aimed at improving access to medical oxygen in low- and middle-income countries. - **Amazon**: A multinational technology company that has partnered with the NHS to provide virtual healthcare services. - **CDC**: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States. - **FDA**: Food and Drug Administration, a federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices. - **Partners In Health**: An organization focused on providing healthcare to impoverished communities. - **Erasmus University Medical Center**: A leading academic hospital in the Netherlands known for its research and education. - **International Health Policy Program**: An organization involved in health policy research and development. - **Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions**: An institution affiliated with the National University of Singapore focusing on health interventions. - **African Medical Devices Forum (AMDF)**: A platform aimed at improving access to medical devices in Africa. - **Sitka Tribe of Alaska**: An Indigenous tribe known for its environmental health education initiatives. - **NIH**: National Institutes of Health, the largest public funder of biomedical research globally.