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Welcome to The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, published weekly since 1823.

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The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal, founded in England in 1823. It is one of the world's highest-impact academic journals and also one of the oldest medical journals still in publication. .. more

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The Lancet @thelancet.com · 3d

On the cover, a new Editorial: 'Venezuela: health beyond the political turmoil'.

Read this & more in our latest issue: spkl.io/63321AswcS

Cover of The Lancet's Feb 7, 2026 issue. Quote on cover reads: "Over 20 million Venezuelans are living in poverty...While the country's political future remains uncertain, one clear priority is to protect the health of the Venezuelan people."

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 12h

"...randomly assigning newborns to not receive the vaccine denies a safe and life-saving intervention to infants in Guinea-Bissau."

New World Report by Gilbert Nakweya ⤵️ spkl.io/63325AsFTL

A newborn baby being examined at the Simao Mendez central hospital in Bissau. Copyright: Giacomo Pirozzi/Panos Pictures.

Reposted by The Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 1d

Almost all side effects on statin labels not caused by statins, finds major meta-analysis; authors call for labels to be updated.

Find out more 👉 spkl.io/63324AsjHO

Figure showing the effect of statin versus placebo on events listed in statin SmPCs, subdivided by component parts.

Results for two outcomes with fewer than ten events are not shown in the figure, but are included in the appendix. FDR=false discovery rate. LFT=liver function test. RBC=red blood cell. RR=rate ratio. SmPC=Summary of Product Characteristics. *FDR significant at the 5% level; RR for results FDR-significant at the 5% level are indicated by black circles and RR for results not FDR-significant at the 5% level indicated by grey circles. †Excluded from FDR testing; RR for results excluded from FDR testing indicated by white circles.

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 2d

The therapeutic landscape for prostate cancer has evolved substantially in the past 5 years, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

A Seminar provides an up-to-date overview of the management of prostate cancer at different stages of the disease: spkl.io/63322AsbtC

Figure showing localised and locally advanced non-metastatic prostate cancer: different treatment options per risk group. Copyright: 2025 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved.

Reposted by The Lancet, The Lancet Neurology, The Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology

The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics @lancetimaging.bsky.social · 4d

🚀 Just launched – our new #goldopenaccess journal on medical imaging and theranostics!
Learn more about the journal’s mission and explore related content from The Lancet Group today: hubs.li/Q041CgFF0

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Announcing The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics. A new open access journal dedicated to clinical and technological advances in radiology, neuclear medicine, and theranostics. Artwork: Abstract medical image of a torso with vibrant organic shapes and geometric patterns, suggesting medical imaging. Credit: Shonagh Rae

Reposted by The Lancet Oncology, The Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

On #WorldCancerDay, stay up to date with the latest oncology content published across The Lancet Group.

Explore our Specialty Collection: spkl.io/63327AsDNU

(CAR) T-cell therapy. Composite coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T-cells (small round) and an apoptotic cervical cancer cell (Hela). Copyright: STEVE GSCHMEISSNER / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

Qualitative research is essential in addressing unresolved problems in oncology. Yet high-yield strategies to bolster qualitative approaches in cancer research are scarce.

A Review in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social provides recommendations to address this: tinyurl.com/waebzufr

Expert recommendations for the conduct and appraisal of qualitative research in oncology

Qualitative research is essential in addressing unresolved problems in oncology, yet high-yield strategies to bolster qualitative approaches in cancer research are scarce. To promote the unique streng...

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

Qualitative research provides unique insights into the nuanced experiences of children and young people that quantitative studies often miss.

In @eclinicalmed.bsky.social, authors discuss the importance of qualitative research in advancing child health outcomes: tinyurl.com/82hw7mxv

Panel listing the key messages of a Review published in eClinicalMedicine entitled "Advancing child health through applied qualitative research". Copyright: 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

In @thelancetoncol.bsky.social, a Review defines qualitative research, characterises its purpose and value, and describes specific ways in which qualitative inquiry is central to advancing cures, treatment, and quality of life in oncology.

Read now: tinyurl.com/3eachwhc

Figure showing role of qualitative research in the drug development pipeline. Copyright: 2025 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved.

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

Despite millions afflicted, people with haematological diagnoses remain underserved and understudied.

In @thelancethaem.bsky.social, authors present a roadmap for the conduct and appraisal of qualitative research to promote best practices in haematology: tinyurl.com/5x3n35af

Expert-informed roadmap to guide best practices in applied qualitative research in haematology. Copyright: 2025 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved.

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

On #WorldCancerDay, four new Reviews—covering haematology, oncology, and child health—highlight how qualitative research can elevate patient voices, inform better policies, and promote equitable care.

Find out more 🧵⤵️

Reposted by Veronika J. Wirtz

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

The uniqueness of each patient is at the heart of this year’s #WorldCancerDay.

🎧 Louise Chappell and Na’ama Carlin, both cancer survivors, discuss the importance of personalised cancer care and its effect on their bodies and their lives. spkl.io/63328AsBGy

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 5d

Expression of Concern—On Jan 20, 2026, The Lancet was contacted with new allegations of integrity concerns about a 2006 Case Report by Koren et al. on morphine poisoning in a breastfed baby. These allegations have been referred for a formal investigation. Read more: tinyurl.com/mpkdzsxw

Expression of Concern: Pharmacogenetics of morphine poisoning in a breastfed neonate of a codeine-prescribed mother

Following the publication of this Case Report by Gideon Koren and colleagues1 in 2006, concerns were raised about its interpretation by D Nicholas Bateman and colleagues and we published a Corresponde...