Sharmila Devi

3 weeks ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Physicians and scientists have accused the Trump administration of putting cancer research and care at grave risk with massive funding and staff cuts at federal agencies, including 10 000 staff lay-offs announced by the US Health and Human Services Department (HHS)

3 weeks ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Pharmaceutical companies are bracing for the US to impose tariffs on its major trading partners, including a 25% tariff on all European products, as part of President Donald Trump's drive to protect and expand key manufacturing sectors in the USA

1 month ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Around 20 states in the USA are planning legislation to remove the requirement for doctors trained in other countries to repeat a residency programme or similar training in the USA before applying for a full medical licence. Nine states have already enacted similar laws, which are aimed at addressing the shortage of primary care and specialist physicians, including oncologists , particularly in rural areas.

1 month ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Global breast cancer incidence is projected to rise by 38% and related deaths by 68% by 2050 if current rates continue, according to a new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC; Lyon, France), published on Feb 24, 2025.

2 months ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Activists in US farm states are stepping up their battle against proposed bills that would block legal claims for disease or injury against pesticide companies. Under the proposed legislation, people would not be able to bring lawsuits against companies if the labels on their products were approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).